Jacob
COO/Managing Director - Canada - iCEO #94817

Experience

Jacob is a dynamic executive leader with over three decades of experience leading large-scale, customer-centric digital transformations for global brands. He excels at swiftly pinpointing the root causes that hinder a company’s growth, implementing highly effective strategies that boost profitability and position organizations as market leaders.

Major Achievements

+ Led multiple acquisitions and integrations (PredictSpring → Salesforce, DECIEM → Estée Lauder, Champion Petfoods → Mars). + Implemented AI-driven solutions for manufacturing, retail, and professional services. + Orchestrated large-scale digital transformations to modernize ERP, CRM, E-Commerce, and supply chain platforms.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Systems Integration

Engineering

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, SVP/EVP Global Operations, Chief Strategy Officer, Operating Partner, GM

Sector: Retail & E-Commerce, CPG, Manufacturing, Technology & SaaS, PE/VC Portfolio Companies, Luxury

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: New York and surrounding Areas, or Remote

Countries Covered

Canada

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Expert)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)