Built and led corporate infrastructure for then 120-unit BurgerFi chain through company and franchised locations. Achieved growing profitability throughout a five year period ending in 2019.
Created leadership systems, processes, M&A integration, and stellar operational execution for venture-capital-backed, 90-unit, veterinary hospital company (later acquired by VCA - operator of 750 animal hospitals).
As a principal of the acquisition group, negotiated the initial "go private" offer. As COO, scaled Nathan's to national prominence through strategic franchised operations, innovative non-traditional site development (airports and toll roads), and the creation of a highly profitable supermarket CPG licensing strategy.
Acquired and grew a couture soap and home fragrance company, securing relationships with such notables as Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, HSN, QVC, Neiman Marcus, Disney, Martha Stewart, and Williams-Sonoma. Subsequently acquired by a prestigious luxury products company.
Re-positioned, re-energized, and managed 500-unit, food, beverage & entertainment division of the world's largest indoor recreation company, upon $1.4 billion acquisition of AMF by Goldman Sachs. Goldman's plan was to build a global 1000-unit, family entertainment center company.
Spearheaded vertical integration for this formerly NYSE-listed coffee roaster and distributor. Achievements were primarily driven through M&A and brand extensions. After being acquired by Sara Lee, Chock Full o' Nuts is now a division of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group.
Executive Profile
Corporate leader and entrepreneur whose senior-level experience spans six companies (publicly- and privately-held). Deep and diversified expertise in strategic planning, operations, finance, technological transformation, real estate, franchising, M&A, legal/contract negotiation, and digital marketing. Currently Founder & Senior Advisor at Profit Objective, a business consultancy designed to assist entrepreneurs and enlightened leaders in their pursuit of enduring ways to successfully grow their businesses.
Education
American University, Washington, D.C.
Hofstra University, L.I., NY
BBA - Finance
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