Richard
CEO - USA - iCEO #70216

Experience

Winning record with high growth technology leaders. Gravitas to handle cross-border private equity investors, banks, customers, legal, supply chain, tax, & audit. Cultivates an extensive network of flourishing business relationships in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, India, & Asia. At ease working with start-ups to $200 million plus senior executive roles with Global 200 & Fortune 100.

Major Achievements

Richard has developed a winning record built on Board & C-level talent in sales, operations, finance, & investor relations in a dynamic & often challenging global environment. He is tenacious & driven with the gravitas to handle boards of directors, private equity, investors, customers, & banks, growing businesses from zero up to $200 million. He has led, co-led, or been on the deal team for over three dozen M&A transactions with revenues from $10 million up to $5 billion. Richard has had Profit & Loss responsibility for up to $200 million. Richard is accustomed to changing roles & accepting new assignments & responsibilities readily as circumstances require. His experience has been gained through increasingly complex roles as chief financial officer, chief executive officer, & president. He earned his MS at Texas A&M University & BS at the University of Tennessee. He has led teams, built businesses, closed deals, & worked with investors worldwide.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

Engineering

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CFO - COO - CEO - President

Sector: High Tech, Services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Canada

Germany

Thailand

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

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)