Portfolio CFO & COO
Build businesses. Build people.
Results-driven finance and operations executive with 25+ years of experience, complemented by an MBA in Finance & Marketing, with a track record of leading companies achieve sustainable growth, optimize business strategies, build teams, implement processes and systems, overcome financial challenges, navigate economic downturns or precarious industry challenges.
Specialized in commercial finance and operational systems for small to mid-size organizations (SMEs), from startups to fully established corporations, across various sectors, with extensive experience particularly in serviced-based enterprises - marketing, advertising, media, creative design, interior architecture.
Leadership style marked by innovative, purposeful and adaptive strategies, stemmed from a philosophy of “people first, profits follow”. Balance profit, purpose and team development to enhance individual and business performance, while navigating the inevitable challenges of organizational change and growth.
For-Purpose Champion: help organizations understand how they can best drive positive impact in addition to business output. Noteworthy accolades: achieved the prestigious B Corporation certification, signifying the highest standards in social and environmental performance, awarded Best in The World in Workers Category in 2022; recognized as a Crain’s NY DEI Diversity Champion finalist in 2023.
Approach
Convert KPIs into actionable information: “My strength lies in deciphering the narratives within numbers and translating them into actionable insights relevant for key stakeholders. the KPIs are only as relevant as the stories the numbers tell, and it is paramount to be able to ‘translate’ these stories and get people to buy into the vision and direction for the organization. Being fluent in several foreign languages has helped me think differently and strategize how to translate from ‘finance language’ into execution”.
My leadership extends beyond numbers. I advocate for a people-first approach, viewing talent not as a labor entry on a spreadsheet but as the vital component that differentiates and propels growth. Businesses need to build people that co-create, collaborate and to foster a supportive environment, where staff members, in turn, are motivated to deliver value to their clients. If employees are looked after, than the entire organization benefits.
