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Executive 35256

Susannah's Profile

iCEO #35256

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: USA

Experience

CEO #3 (#1 in EBITDA & P/E) luxury yachting company which I restructured and launched IPO. Founder/President international consulting company focused on strategy, sustainability, business/brand development, operational improvement, capital growth, and ethics/values-based leadership.

Major Achievements

As CEO & CSO of group, tansformed luxury yachting company whereby I developed strategy and improved global operations resulting in successful IPO 4.5 times oversubscribed with strong international institutional demand, EBITDA of 35% (industry average is 15-18%); P/E multiple of 45 (nautical industry average is 18.2; luxury sector is 30.4). Led company to #3 ranking in Italy achieving Q1 order book acceleration of 783% (€94M from €12M previous), Q1 sales profit increase of 2600% (€26M from $1M), product range growth of 50%, and increase in units sold by 243% (97 from 40). Strengthened and mentored internal and external global teams increasing staff to 50 and broadening dealer network by 61% from 14 dealers in 10 countries to 23 dealers covering 30 countries, while enhancing efficiencies and effectiveness.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet
Electronics
IT/Computer Hardware
Systems Integration
Telecommunications
BioTech

Professional Objectives

Function: Change activist
Sector: Luxury, Services, FMCG, manufacturing
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: non-Middle East nor Africa

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Italy

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)
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 (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)
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Nationality

USA

Home Country

Italy

Availability

Full time

Education

Masters

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Management Experience

More than 10 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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