Barry - COO/Managing Director - USA - iCEO #68257

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Barry's Profile

iCEO #68257

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: USA

Experience

Founded a firm to offer corporate finance capabilities to small and mid-size businesses including fund raising and financial advisory/strategic development services.

Major Achievements

Recruited to deliver corporate, operational and organizational leadership in navigating a 5,000+ employee company from undiscovered to one of the largest in the industry. Managed a turnaround that enabled a doubling of revenues from $75M to $150M. Consistently increased profitability, delivering a six times increase in EBITDA in first five years and 18% thereafter. Oversaw relisting of company from over-the-counter market to AMEX (now NYSE MKT). Has managed and executed 20+ acquisitions and merger integrations including sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and financing of transactions driving both top and bottom line increases.

Industry Sector Competencies

Aerospace

Transportation

Media

Private Equity

Security

Professional Objectives

Function: C-Level Executive

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: USA

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

USA

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)