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BUILDING SYSTEMS THAT CARE BACK

Align. Simplify. Scale.

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I’m a full-spectrum operator with 30+ years leading growth, transformation, and integration across retail, technology, marketing, and building services.

I align people, process, and platforms to turn complexity into clarity — and scale into sustainability.

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My approach is rooted in structural empathy — building systems that care back.

It’s how I help companies scale without breaking systems or people, creating the alignment and trust that drive lasting performance.

 

Originally from Rhode Island, I’ve worked around the world — from North America to Europe, LATAM, and APAC— and now call Charlotte home.

No matter where I am, my focus stays the same — helping companies scale smarter, grow stronger, and build what’s next.​

Strategic Highlights & Enterprise Impacts

Results that Scale with Integrity.
  • Drove 10X growth by aligning structure, teams, and systems through a multi-year transformation

 

  • Built governance and compliance functions to safeguard regulated content and protect brand trust

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  • Executed global ERP/CRM migrations, centralizing data and cutting process time by 35%

  • Recovered a $236M business unit to profit and launched new digital products

 

  • Negotiated a 50% higher PE valuation multiplier through operational redesign and delivery optimization

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  • Rolled Out KPI dashboards improving executive visibility and decision quality

Where I Create Impact

My work centers on aligning people, process, and platforms — creating operational clarity that accelerates growth and resilience.

Transformation​ & Scale 

Leadership

& Design

Strategy

& Execution

Culture

& Talent

M&A

Integration

Governance

& Trust

Global

Systems

Operational

Momentum

Risk

& Resilience

Insight

My Journey

My journey has taken me from hyper growth Fortune 50 to start-ups and private-equity platforms.

Along the way, I’ve learned that great companies scale when strategy, structure, and people grow in sync.

Each role below reflects a stage in that evolution — building systems that care back.

Chief Operating Officer - The Eikon Group | 2020-Present

Advising mid-market CEOs on strategy and scale; streamlined workflows, accelerated revenue realization, and deployed AI-enabled decision systems.

Chief Experience Officer - Benson IMS | 2019-2020

Designed and led transformation for $44.6M P&L; drove 10X growth strategy, cut attrition from 68% to 19%.

Chief Operating Officer - Adrenaline Agency | 2017-2018

Reengineered operating model for $36.2M P&L; delivered 50% higher PE valuation multiplier.

Vice President, Operations & Technology - MaxMedia | 2016-2017

Led strategy, operations, and technology enablement across $12.1M P&L, focusing on scalable delivery, efficiency, and growth.

Vice President, Operations & Revenue Delivery - WebMD Health Corp. | 2013-2016

Scaled operations and technology; turned around a $236M business unit, restored growth, and launched new digital products.

Sr. Director, Operations - Reed Business Information (RELX) | 2005-2013

Led global operations, data, and systems transformation—driving scale and performance across divisions with $90M P&L and 125+ staff.

Manager, Global implementation Program Office - Witness Systems (Verint) | 2003-2005

Directed global implementation initiatives, standardizing systems and processes across North America and Europe.

Manager, International Operations - The Home Depot | 1993-2003

Supported 702% revenue growth during Home Depot’s expansion across the Americas (U.S., Canada, Chile, Argentina).

Leadership Beyond Business

I extend my leadership beyond business by serving on nonprofit Boards that advance animal welfare, youth development, and inclusive communities.

Let’s start a conversation. If you’d like to explore how I can help scale, transform, or strengthen your organization, feel free to reach out.

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