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Welcome to Marenovum Partners LLC

Our Advisory Partner Team is a collection of accomplished executives who represent the best in their respective fields / industries. If you would like an introductory call with the Marenovum Partners Leadership Team, please use the below link to schedule a Zoom call. 

We look forward to assisting you with your operational needs.
 

Introductory Meeting With Marenovum Partners  

ADVISORY LEADERS

Jeff Greco

Andrew Kovach

Jeff Greco

Jeff Greco is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale transformations across global enterprises, including SAP S4, digital transformations, alliance partnerships, sales enablement, product launch, working with 25+ global brands across 10 industries. His leadership has spanned joint ventures, mergers and 

Jeff Greco is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale transformations across global enterprises, including SAP S4, digital transformations, alliance partnerships, sales enablement, product launch, working with 25+ global brands across 10 industries. His leadership has spanned joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, Divestitures and global go-to-market strategies with organizations ranging from $5 Billion to $25 billion in size.  Jeff brings a proven ability to align stakeholders, technology, business strategies and key frameworks to drive growth, efficiency, and resilience for complex organizations.


As a partner at Wipro, Jeff guided advisory and consulting engagements for household names including Estée Lauder, Microsoft, Nike, VF Corp, Kontoor Brands, and others. He successfully led and launched joint cyber vault solutions with Dell Technologies, pioneered AI-driven governance frameworks and built strategic alliances with leading partners like Fortinet, Netskope, Zscaler, AWS, Azure, and Google.


Jeff served as Senior Advisor/Architect at NIKE on large strategic initiative where his vision and leadership resulted in NIKE’s first global data governance framework for the company’s $2 billion Strategic Enterprise Capabilities program.


Notably, Jeff served as Chief Architect and led the $24 billion post-merger integration of Burger King and Tim Hortons, one of the largest global quick-service restaurant mergers to date. He led the unification of two global enterprises into one, including global architecture of people, process, systems and technology, stakeholder alignment, business and non-business infrastructure, two supply chains, and transformative data governance initiatives that eliminated 96% of operational inefficiencies. Jeff’s collaborative leadership across both organizations, working closely with CIOs, CTOs and global business leaders, delivered a robust, data-driven enterprise which delivered tens of millions annual savings and one of the biggest wins on wall street.


Jeff founded Global Solutions, Inc., where he spent 17 years leading SAP S/4 digital transformation for clients such as Coca-Cola, Motorola, Kellogg’s, Eli Lilly, EDS-HP, Bombardier, and Amtrak in the US, Europe, and South America.

Lou Kovach

Andrew Kovach

Jeff Greco

Lou Kovach is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership across industrial operations, supply chain strategy, business transformation, and AI-driven optimization. He has a proven track record of building and scaling companies, enhancing operational performance, and driving significant EBITDA growth.


Lou has deep expertise in sal

Lou Kovach is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership across industrial operations, supply chain strategy, business transformation, and AI-driven optimization. He has a proven track record of building and scaling companies, enhancing operational performance, and driving significant EBITDA growth.


Lou has deep expertise in sales and multi-channel marketing, including launching and commercializing hundreds of consumer products. He holds multiple patents and has successfully brought products to market through channels such as Walmart stores, Amazon, and eBay.


As President of Blacksmith Distributing (1993–2005), Lou scaled the business to a successful exit to Bain Capital. He developed and managed a national dealer network, implemented cost-saving supply chain strategies, and drove significant revenue growth. 


From 2005 to 2024, Lou served as President of Red Hound and Polar Whale, leading the development of multi-million-dollar e-commerce brands in the automotive and consumer goods sectors. He managed global sourcing across China, Taiwan, and India, implemented ERP systems such as NetSuite, and led digital channel expansion.


Known for his hands-on leadership and operational rigor, Lou specializes in transforming underperforming businesses and delivering measurable value creation. He brings a practical, data-informed approach to due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and portfolio company optimization.


Lou works closely with private equity firms to accelerate value creation, strengthen operational foundations, and unlock performance across portfolio companies.

Andrew Kovach

Andrew Kovach

Andrew Kovach

Andrew Kovach is a seasoned executive and management consultant with over 15 years of advanced operational experience. As a Chief Operating Officer, he has led strategic initiatives across supply chain management, global sourcing, and organizational performance, helping companies optimize operations and scale efficiently. His leadership h

Andrew Kovach is a seasoned executive and management consultant with over 15 years of advanced operational experience. As a Chief Operating Officer, he has led strategic initiatives across supply chain management, global sourcing, and organizational performance, helping companies optimize operations and scale efficiently. His leadership has consistently delivered results by aligning business strategy with operational execution.


Andrew has deep expertise in supply chain optimization, working with businesses to reduce inefficiencies, improve logistics workflows, and enhance overall performance. He partners with clients to design agile, scalable supply chain models that support both immediate needs and long-term growth. His background in global sourcing enables organizations to drive cost savings, improve quality, and mitigate risk through strategic procurement from international suppliers.


In parallel with his operational leadership, Andrew has held senior roles in e-commerce and digital marketing, guiding cross-functional teams in brand marketing, performance marketing, and marketplace strategy. He has successfully launched and optimized dozens of digital storefronts on Amazon, eBay, Walmart.com, and Shopify, building profitable online sales channels and enhancing customer acquisition.


Andrew has managed multi-million dollar advertising budgets across platforms like Amazon Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Ads, executing campaigns that drive measurable growth. With hands-on experience in Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and marketplace ecosystems, he ensures marketing efforts are tightly integrated with broader business goals.

ADVISORY PARTNERS

Keith - CIO, CTO

Germain - CEO, COO

Keith - CIO, CTO

Keith is an accomplished technology and defense executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise architecture, secure communications, and advanced systems innovation across government and private sectors. He is a former White House Lead Communications Engineer, U.S. Dept of State, and Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. To

Keith is an accomplished technology and defense executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise architecture, secure communications, and advanced systems innovation across government and private sectors. He is a former White House Lead Communications Engineer, U.S. Dept of State, and Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. Today, he advises senior executives, venture-backed startups, and advisory boards in emerging fields such as quantum computing, defense technology, and ethical AI, leveraging a global network of more than 9,000 direct connections and 25,000+ followers to accelerate collaboration and growth.


Keith currently serves as an Advisory Partner with Marenovum Partners, supporting private equity firms and portfolio companies with technology strategy, operational scaling, and secure systems integration. He also holds advisory board positions with leading innovators, including Quranium, Analog Physics Inc., Secure Quantum, Qsentinel, The Black Rhino Group, Energy Plug Technologies, and BioTone AI, where he contributes expertise in AI reliability, compliance, and mission-critical technology adoption.

Keith held high-stakes defense roles, including Lead Engineer for the US Presidential Direct Communications Link between the White House and the Kremlin. He also served in senior technical and leadership capacities at USSPACECOM, USAFRICOM, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and US Army Pacific Command, where he advanced secure communications, enterprise architecture, and cyber defense strategies. As Enterprise Architect and Acting CTO at USAFRICOM, he spearheaded the development of a modular mobile data center and redesigned enterprise-wide frameworks for data protection and disaster recovery.


Most recently, Keith was a key Enterprise Architect on the $1.5 billion ELITE contract proposal, where he drove business growth and operational efficiency through cloud integration, architectural governance, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for aligning technology with mission objectives, leading cross-functional teams, and bridging complex technical systems with strategic goals.


With active Top Secret SCI clearance and a track record spanning national security, advanced technology, and advisory leadership, Keith brings unparalleled expertise in secure systems, AI adoption, and technology transformation for both government and private sector enterprises.

Carlos - CIO

Germain - CEO, COO

Keith - CIO, CTO

Carlos is a recognized AI leader and early pioneer of Agentic AI, bringing 30 years of expertise in generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, natural-language processing, and IoT. As Co-Founder and CEO of Konecto — Carlos has made the company a go-to partner for organizations striving to unlock new efficiency and create tangible val

Carlos is a recognized AI leader and early pioneer of Agentic AI, bringing 30 years of expertise in generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, natural-language processing, and IoT. As Co-Founder and CEO of Konecto — Carlos has made the company a go-to partner for organizations striving to unlock new efficiency and create tangible value for their businesses and customers.

Earlier in his career, Carlos led regional growth initiatives across the Americas for Sigfox, PTC, Siemens, Autodesk, and Dassault Systèmes, sharpening his ability to fuse technical depth with commercial strategy and guide high-impact teams.


Core Focus at Konecto

-Agentic AI – autonomous voice and text agents that drive conversation,      decision, and workflow automation.

-End-to-End IoT Solutions – turnkey connectivity, hardware, edge computing,      and monitoring.

Carlos also serves within the Marenovum Partners network, advising clients on harnessing AI and IoT to achieve operational excellence at scale.


Education

-MBA International Business, Florida Atlantic University -– including an International Business certification completed at Università degli      Studi di Padova, Italy

-B.S.  Computer Science, Universidade de Taubaté (Brazil)


Driven by a customer-first mindset and a passion for purposeful technology, Carlos turns complex systems into competitive advantage—helping companies move from proof of concept to real-world AI impact.  

Hays

Hays - COO

Germain - CEO, COO

Germain - CEO, COO

Hays is a strategic operations, oriented executive with deep experience in Healthcare Services, Healthcare (Payer & Provider), and digital healthcare companies.  In his recent role, Hays focuses on the intersection of technology and operations for a prominent integrated home care services company with over 200 sites throughout the United 

Hays is a strategic operations, oriented executive with deep experience in Healthcare Services, Healthcare (Payer & Provider), and digital healthcare companies.  In his recent role, Hays focuses on the intersection of technology and operations for a prominent integrated home care services company with over 200 sites throughout the United States.   


Through a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives, Hays, working in collaboration with other business leaders, drives standardization, consolidation, and efficiency to increase EBITDA.  Hays has held executive roles in PE portfolio companies, startup environments, and public traded companies.   He has strong product innovation, product development, and implementation experience as well as workflow operating model optimization and redesign.  His preference is to apply investigative analytical skills coupled with a people first centric leadership style to provide a realistic path toward value creation.  


Hays has held multiple roles with P&L organization’s business unit to $100M, and managed multi-site centers in different geographies.  Recent roles include VP Digital Transformation & Ops Leader at Compassus, a national, integrated home services provider and a VP/GM Operations Leader for myNEXUS, a specialty benefit manager focused on home health services for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.  

Germain - CEO, COO

Germain - CEO, COO

Germain - CEO, COO

Germain is a strategic leader renowned for transforming private equity portfolio companies through tech-driven innovation and sustainability-aligned execution. With over 15 years of experience scaling startups, optimizing operations, and securing multi-million dollar partnerships, he empowers private equity firms to accelerate value creat

Germain is a strategic leader renowned for transforming private equity portfolio companies through tech-driven innovation and sustainability-aligned execution. With over 15 years of experience scaling startups, optimizing operations, and securing multi-million dollar partnerships, he empowers private equity firms to accelerate value creation by merging operational excellence with emerging technologies.


He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer & Chief Innovation Officer at Black In Marine Science (BIMS). Under his leadership, BIMS has expanded to 31 countries, doubled its staff, grown its valuation to over $8M, and secured more than $8M in funding and partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies such as NOAA and the EPA.


Before joining BIMS, Germain was COO of Figgers Communications, an $11M+ telecom and renewable energy company, where he delivered $2M in annual EBITDA growth, launched multiple new product lines, scaled a 40-person sales team. Earlier in his career, as President & CEO of the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce, he revitalized the organization by increasing membership revenues 60% year-over-year.

  

Germain advises clients on operationalizing AI, sustainability, and strategic initiatives across the investment lifecycle. His recent wins include slashing reporting delays by 60% through AI-powered KPI dashboards, repositioning a telecom and electric vehicle parking start-up for a 3x premium exit, and redesigning supply chains to reduce logistics costs by 22%.


Germain holds an MBA from West Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Urban & Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University. He has been recognized as one of the Miami Herald’s Legacy 40 Under 40 and continues to serve on multiple advisory boards supporting innovation, sustainability, and community development.

Darren - CRO

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

John - COO, EVP

Darren helps early-stage B2B SaaS companies turn great ideas into scalable businesses by building and optimizing their go-to-market functions. With more than two decades of experience across finance, consulting, and high-growth technology, he brings a unique blend of strategic rigor and operational know-how to the startups he advises.


His 

Darren helps early-stage B2B SaaS companies turn great ideas into scalable businesses by building and optimizing their go-to-market functions. With more than two decades of experience across finance, consulting, and high-growth technology, he brings a unique blend of strategic rigor and operational know-how to the startups he advises.


His career began at Morgan Stanley, where he worked in real estate private equity, sharpening his financial acumen under pressure. He later spent five years in management consulting, guiding Fortune 50 companies such as IBM, Google, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, GE, Boeing, and Dropbox through large-scale financial technology transformations.


Over the past 13+ years, Darren has focused exclusively on scaling SaaS startups. He has built six GTM organizations from the ground up, taken revenue from zero to $50M+, and played a key role in two successful exits. In addition, he has advised more than a dozen early-growth companies on how to transition from founder-led selling to repeatable sales engines. His global track record includes leading international expansion initiatives and securing landmark enterprise customers across four continents and 40+ countries.


Darren has a proven ability to design and scale revenue engines, streamline operations for efficiency, and build high-performing teams across sales, partnerships, and business development. Known for balancing a sharp financial mindset with the creativity of a growth leader, he helps companies align their go-to-market strategies with long-term business goals while delivering measurable, profitable growth.

John - COO, EVP

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

John - COO, EVP

John is a seasoned operations executive and engineering leader with deep expertise in scaling complex logistics and fulfillment networks worldwide. As Chief Operating Officer at ShipMonk, John leads the expansion of a fast‑growing e-commerce 3PL, overseeing warehousing, fulfillment, and automation for small‑to‑mid‑market merchants through

John is a seasoned operations executive and engineering leader with deep expertise in scaling complex logistics and fulfillment networks worldwide. As Chief Operating Officer at ShipMonk, John leads the expansion of a fast‑growing e-commerce 3PL, overseeing warehousing, fulfillment, and automation for small‑to‑mid‑market merchants throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe.


Previously, John served as Executive Vice President and COO at GEODIS, where he managed over 15,000 employees and 40 million square feet of warehouse capacity, delivering more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue with a significant focus on direct-to-consumer solutions. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at ES3, leading solutions engineering and operational excellence initiatives that transformed customer supply chains.


John is known for integrating technology and engineering rigor into operational strategy, helping organizations achieve scalable, resilient, and data-driven fulfillment systems. He champions transparent leadership and open team communication, fostering empowered cultures of accountability and innovation.


At Marenovum Partners, John advises clients on unlocking competitive advantage through modern supply chain design, operational transformation, and logistics strategy. 

Sean - CEO, CFO

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

Sean’s leadership spans beyond education into housing and community development, having served as CFO for Christopher Homes under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he oversaw large asset portfolios and ensured consistent financial compliance across dozens of properties. He is known for designing systems that deliver operational effici

Sean’s leadership spans beyond education into housing and community development, having served as CFO for Christopher Homes under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he oversaw large asset portfolios and ensured consistent financial compliance across dozens of properties. He is known for designing systems that deliver operational efficiency, financial stability, and measurable results.


Throughout his career, Sean has successfully led and stabilized complex organizations, including high-performing charter schools and nonprofit institutions. As CEO and Head of School at the International High School of New Orleans and the International School of Louisiana, he guided transformational initiatives to improve financial sustainability, strengthen governance, and raise academic achievement. Earlier, as Superintendent and Head of School at Westlake Academy, he implemented operational and cultural change programs that dramatically improved employee engagement and community participation.


Sean’s leadership spans beyond education into housing and community development, having served as CFO for Christopher Homes under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he oversaw large asset portfolios and ensured consistent financial compliance across dozens of properties. He is known for designing systems that deliver operational efficiency, financial stability, and measurable results.


At Marenovum Partners, S contributes decades of experience in executive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management, helping clients build resilient, high-performing organizations.

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

Javier - CEO, COO, CGO

Javier is a growth-focused CEO, COO, CGO, and Operating Partner with a track record of scaling PE-backed and public companies across fintech, SaaS, telecom, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. Over his 20+ year career, he has driven multiple successful exits and consistently delivered double-digit revenue, EBITDA, and e

Javier is a growth-focused CEO, COO, CGO, and Operating Partner with a track record of scaling PE-backed and public companies across fintech, SaaS, telecom, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. Over his 20+ year career, he has driven multiple successful exits and consistently delivered double-digit revenue, EBITDA, and enterprise value growth—whether leading global P&Ls up to $1.6B or building market entries from the ground up.


Known for his ability to blend strategic vision with disciplined execution, Javier has led high-stakes transformations that include post-merger integrations, AI-driven digital innovation, legacy-to-SaaS transitions, and aggressive international expansion. His leadership has powered achievements such as growing a PE-backed fintech SaaS firm by 34% in revenue and 75% in EBITDA in a single year, tripling revenue for an edge caching platform later acquired by Zephyrtel, and expanding a global telecom software leader from $340M to $1.66B across 36 countries.


Board members and investors trust Javier to unlock value by aligning strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution—often under complex regulatory environments including SEC, SOX, SOC 2, and GDPR. He holds an MBA from the University of Cumbria, a BBA from Dowling College, and is a PhD candidate in Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire, with executive education from MIT, Harvard, and the NY Institute of Finance.

Robert - CEO, CxO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Richard - COO, CRO

Robert is a highly accomplished sales leader with decades of experience guiding complex enterprise software deals and strategic negotiations. He specializes in working with senior C-level executives to deliver tailored technology solutions that drive measurable impact across large corporations and government agencies.


Most recently serving

Robert is a highly accomplished sales leader with decades of experience guiding complex enterprise software deals and strategic negotiations. He specializes in working with senior C-level executives to deliver tailored technology solutions that drive measurable impact across large corporations and government agencies.


Most recently serving as Vice President of Sales at Precisely, Robert led strategic initiatives in the telecommunications and technology sectors, helping organizations leverage trusted data to drive smarter decision-making and operational efficiency. Prior to this, he spent 17 years at Pitney Bowes, where he held senior roles including Vice President, Managing Director of Sales and Solutions Director for Data Quality, Data Management, Enterprise Information Management and Location Intelligence. In these roles, he consistently delivered increased revenues and cost reductions for clients by recommending solutions in Data Integration, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Location Intelligence and Data Enrichment solutions to Fortune-500 enterprises.  Early in his career he served as a Software Development Manager, Project Leader and Transformation Consultant in the Retail and Local Government sectors.


Robert’s industry experience spans Social Media, Telecommunications, Insurance (Health & Property Casualty), Public Sector, Utilities, and Retail/e-Commerce — where he has led successful, outcome-driven engagements built on trust, strategic alignment, and value realization. 


Based in the Silicon Valley, Robert is a trusted advisor and recognized leader in the intersection of data, technology, and enterprise transformation.

Richard - COO, CRO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Richard - COO, CRO

Richard is a seasoned foodservice leader with more than two decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across convenience retail, QSR, and food and beverage sectors. As a COO and CRO (Chief Retail Officer), he helps companies streamline their foodservice operations and accelerate growth through strategic 

Richard is a seasoned foodservice leader with more than two decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across convenience retail, QSR, and food and beverage sectors. As a COO and CRO (Chief Retail Officer), he helps companies streamline their foodservice operations and accelerate growth through strategic innovation and execution.


Most recently, Richard served as Senior Vice President of Food Service at GPM Investments, a Fortune 500 convenience retailer with over 3,000 locations. In this role, he led the strategic vision for food and beverage, spearheaded kitchen development across 1,500+ corporate stores, and introduced new platforms including the “Fas Craves” prepared food and beverage program. His leadership focused on reducing reliance on fuel traffic by strengthening GPM’s standalone foodservice value proposition, supported by operational technology and cross-functional team development.


Prior to GPM, Richard held multiple leadership roles at Casey’s, including Brand Director of Food Service, where he managed the $1.3B prepared foods business across 2,500+ stores. He delivered record-breaking growth through menu innovation, launching new platforms such as thin crust pizza—the chain’s first in 20 years—and creating specialty offerings that doubled growth in the pizza category.


Richard began his career at RaceTrac Petroleum, where over 15 years he advanced from store-level leadership to Director of Operations, ultimately overseeing nearly 100 high-volume locations and more than 1,300 employees. His ability to scale teams, implement cost-saving processes, and drive sustained profitability established him as a trusted leader in the convenience and fuel retail industry.


In addition to his operating experience, Richard serves on the advisory board of C Store Tec, helping the convenience retail industry accelerate technology adoption in foodservice.

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Troy is a scale-up operating executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth technology initiatives, driving digital transformation, and scaling products into enterprise platforms. He is the Founder and Principal of BrightPaths Technology Advisors, where he partners with Series A/B companies and private equity-backed busine

Troy is a scale-up operating executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth technology initiatives, driving digital transformation, and scaling products into enterprise platforms. He is the Founder and Principal of BrightPaths Technology Advisors, where he partners with Series A/B companies and private equity-backed businesses to accelerate go-to-market execution, strengthen operations, and build capital-efficient growth models.  Troy is the advisor you drop into regulated SaaS, data platforms, or GovTech/EdTech when you need order, growth, and scale. 


Previously, Troy served as President and CEO of the Ed-Fi Alliance, a Gates- and Dell-backed open-source software initiative. Under his leadership, Ed-Fi grew from a pilot project into a nationally adopted platform reaching 34 million users across 36 states. He expanded the organization’s budget sevenfold, built a $350M partner ecosystem, and delivered sustainable 20% CAGR while modernizing product development and cutting costs by 50%. Earlier at Ed-Fi, he played a pivotal role in establishing product-market fit and securing $235M in long-term funding.


Troy’s career also includes serving as Chief Information Officer for the Idaho State Department of Education, where he modernized statewide digital infrastructure, secured federal and foundation funding, and elevated Idaho from 48th to top 10 nationally in education data systems. He began his career in healthcare IT, co-founding a HealthTech ERP firm that delivered enterprise software solutions to major hospital systems.


With experience spanning public and private sectors, Troy has supported $650M in technology transactions, built GTM strategies for capital-backed companies, and advised leadership teams on scaling pilots into trusted platforms for regulated markets. He is passionate about building strong cultures, aligning strategy with capital, and turning innovative products into market leaders.

Michele - CHRO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Troy - CEO, COO, CBO

Michele is a seasoned Chief Human Resources Officer and Board Advisor with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and successful exits for private equity-backed, high-growth SaaS and technology-enabled services companies. She brings a proven ability to align talent strategy with investor objectives and operationa

Michele is a seasoned Chief Human Resources Officer and Board Advisor with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and successful exits for private equity-backed, high-growth SaaS and technology-enabled services companies. She brings a proven ability to align talent strategy with investor objectives and operational value creation.


Michele partners with CEOs, boards, and PE operating teams to architect people and culture strategies that accelerate revenue growth, margin expansion, and enterprise value. Her work spans human capital due diligence, post-deal integration, equity and incentive design, and building leadership benches that sustain growth through scale and transition.


As Global CHRO at JAGGAER, a PE-backed SaaS procurement company, Michele led global HR, ESG, and corporate functions supporting 1,200+ employees across 25 countries. She restructured the organization to support SaaS scale-up, strengthened leadership continuity through rigorous assessment and development, and improved ARR growth trajectory leading to a successful PE exit. She also designed compensation and equity frameworks aligned to shareholder returns, built an in-house talent acquisition engine that filled 400+ roles annually, and delivered an EcoVadis Silver ESG rating that enhanced brand equity and investor confidence.

Previously, as CHRO of Distinguished Programs, Michele partnered with the CEO and COO to modernize HR into a strategic growth enabler, implementing analytics-driven performance systems, managing CEO succession, and leading organizational restructuring that expanded market reach and sales performance.

At Willis Towers Watson, she served as Vice President of Talent & Organizational Development, leading global programs impacting 40,000 employees across 120 countries. Her initiatives drove cultural integration, performance transparency, and leadership readiness across the enterprise.


During her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Michele held multiple executive roles including Global Head of HR and Vice President of Talent & Organizational Development, supporting enterprise transformation and M&A integration for 25,000-person acquisitions. She launched the company’s first global business service center, led Workday implementation in 90 countries, and built scalable leadership and talent frameworks that underpinned major digital transformation.


· Private Equity Value Creation Playbooks

· SaaS & Technology-Enabled Services Growth Models

· Human Capital Due Diligence & Post-Deal Integration

· Executive Compensation, Equity Design & Incentives

· Leadership Team Development & CEO Succession Planning

· Organizational Design, Workforce Transformation & ESG

Michael - CRO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Michael is a seasoned revenue growth strategist spanning global supply chain, transportation, and enterprise/SMB sales leadership. He has held full P&L responsibility for a $250 million regional organization with 10 locations and 400 employees, and he built a $25 million logistics business in just three years. Across Logistics, Automotive

Michael is a seasoned revenue growth strategist spanning global supply chain, transportation, and enterprise/SMB sales leadership. He has held full P&L responsibility for a $250 million regional organization with 10 locations and 400 employees, and he built a $25 million logistics business in just three years. Across Logistics, Automotive, IT Software Consulting, and other industries, Michael has led large-scale transformations and managed revenue streams exceeding $1 billion annually.


As an Advisory Partner with Marenovum Partners, Michael helps Private Equity sponsors and portfolio companies accelerate value creation, exit readiness, and operational excellence. He has successfully improved client operating margins by 25% and supported sales due diligence for a $250 million logistics company, giving PE sponsors critical insight into revenue quality and scalability.


Michael combines a decade of sales consulting and senior leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach: installing strategy, structure, and process; hiring and coaching accountable sales teams; and aligning revenue engines with PE value creation timelines. Michael is now highly active in building AI infrastructure to improve sales effectiveness.


An MBA graduate and Certified Sales Leadership Training professional, Michael has delivered growth transformations for 40+ SMB and mid-market clients, making him a trusted partner for PE firms seeking rapid, sustainable revenue and margin expansion.

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

 Kirsten is a board member, advisor, and consultant, dedicating her time and energy to helping companies grow and scale. She serves on several board of directors, including Yogi Tea. She advises and consults with several other companies, with specialties in operations, negotiations, and supply chain management. 


For many years, Kirsten wor

 Kirsten is a board member, advisor, and consultant, dedicating her time and energy to helping companies grow and scale. She serves on several board of directors, including Yogi Tea. She advises and consults with several other companies, with specialties in operations, negotiations, and supply chain management. 


For many years, Kirsten worked as a Principle at Valor Equity Partners. Her responsibilities included interim executive management, supply chain improvements, lean implementations, project management, business process improvement and supporting portfolio companies in a variety of growth initiatives across industries as diverse as consumer goods, restaurants, and cyber security.


Prior to joining Valor, Kirsten was the CEO of Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (NQPC). She turned around the 25 year-old quinoa company.  Before joining NQPC, she served as the VP of Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives, leading the merger integration between Safeway and Albertson’s supply chains.  She also worked as the VP of Supply Chain Planning and the Director of Demand Planning and business intelligence, where she gained a broad experience in big data sharing and visualization, demand planning, and forecasting. Prior to Safeway, Kirsten held a variety of supply chain roles at KLA-Tencor, focusing on contract negotiation, supplier selection, outsourcing, project management, and industrial engineering. 

Kirsten volunteers her time fundraising for Stanford University and mentoring other executive women.


Kirsten earned her BS in International Relations from Stanford University and her Master’s of Engineering in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from MIT-Zaragoza.  Kirsten has lived in four countries, speaks five languages and was a two-time national karate champion. In her free-time enjoys travel, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family.

Michael - CFO, COO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Michael - CFO, COO

Michael is a versatile finance and operations executive with a 25-year track record of driving growth, building companies, and executing complex strategic initiatives across a wide range of industries. Most recently, he served as Managing Member of Prost Holdings, a Maryland-based investment entity focused on restaurant and real estate ve

Michael is a versatile finance and operations executive with a 25-year track record of driving growth, building companies, and executing complex strategic initiatives across a wide range of industries. Most recently, he served as Managing Member of Prost Holdings, a Maryland-based investment entity focused on restaurant and real estate ventures. In this role, he launched and operated a self-pour wine and taproom concept, overseeing all facets from financing and construction to brand development and team leadership.


Michael also serves as fractional CFO for Towson Hot Bagels (THB), a fast-growing, multi-unit QSR brand, where he supported the executive team on financial strategy, performance reporting, budgeting, and business planning during a critical stage of scale. He was instrumental in standardizing KPIs across locations, refining cash accounting workflows, and enhancing the company's financial visibility in preparation for expansion.


Previously, he was the founding Chief Operating Officer of Axxella, a Baltimore-based holding company with investments in real estate, trade services, proptech, and commercial services. He also ran his own consulting practice—MPH Consulting—advising early-stage and growth-oriented businesses on M&A readiness, strategic finance, and operational scalability. Earlier in his career, he served as CFO of Colmont Restaurant Group and Vice President of Finance at OrderUp, where he played a key role in the company’s $69M acquisition by Groupon.


Michael’s foundational experience includes progressively senior finance roles with leading companies such as Black & Decker, MICROS, and SafeNet. He holds an MSF and MBA from Loyola University Maryland, and a BS in Accounting and Business from Mount Saint Mary’s University.

He lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with his wife, Kristin, and their pets Rick and Bob. Outside of work, Michael enjoys boating, golfing, fishing, and traveling—especially to Oktoberfest and beyond.

Cristina - CEO

Kirsten - CEO, COO

Michael - CFO, COO

Cristina is a multilingual business development executive and international consultant with more than 12 years of experience driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and advising C-level executives across the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors. With a proven track record of delivering $25M+ in projects across the United States, Latin Ame

Cristina is a multilingual business development executive and international consultant with more than 12 years of experience driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and advising C-level executives across the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors. With a proven track record of delivering $25M+ in projects across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, she brings both commercial acumen and cultural intelligence to complex cross-border initiatives.


Cristina spent nearly a decade helping companies, organizations, and governments expand into new markets. She has advised on multimillion-dollar energy projects, provided market-entry strategies, and guided international leaders on innovation, digital transformation, and energy transition. She also worked with FTI Consulting as a subject matter expert on Guyana’s energy sector, supporting economic diversification and investment strategies, and consulted for Leidos on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve—contributing to one of the largest energy transformation projects in the country.


Earlier, Cristina served as Head of International Business Development for the Oil & Gas Year, where she relocated to Mexico and Colombia to lead expansion projects in partnership with PEMEX and ANH, generating more than $10M in new revenue. She also played a pivotal role in the Guyana Diaspora Sustainability & Investment Conference, bringing together government officials, investors, and business leaders to highlight opportunities in oil & gas, renewable energy, agriculture, and technology.


Cristina’s career reflects her ability to blend strategic business development with on-the-ground leadership. She has lived and worked in Turkey, Mexico, and Colombia, managed international sales teams, and consistently built long-term partnerships with governments, ministers, and C-level executives. With deep expertise in P&L oversight, negotiations, and organizational growth, she is recognized as a revenue expansion champion, cultural bridge-builder, and trusted advisor in the global energy space.

Michael - CEO, CTO

Michael - CEO, CTO

Michael - CEO, CTO

 Michael is a seasoned CEO, CTO, and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience leading technology-driven transformation across eCommerce, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI-powered platforms. With a track record that includes six successful exits and more than 30 acquisitions, he partners with PE-backed and founder-led businesses

 Michael is a seasoned CEO, CTO, and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience leading technology-driven transformation across eCommerce, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI-powered platforms. With a track record that includes six successful exits and more than 30 acquisitions, he partners with PE-backed and founder-led businesses to modernize technology, scale operations, and unlock enterprise value.


Michael provides fractional executive services to growth-stage and transitioning companies. His recent work includes driving AI strategy and platform modernization for Chamfr Inc., integrating multiple SaaS businesses into a private holding company, and advising an Australian tech firm on U.S. market entry.


Previously, Michael served as CEO of MoreCommerce, a wholly owned Alibaba subsidiary, where he led U.S. operations, post-acquisition integration, and a management buyout. He oversaw $200M+ in annual GMV, rebuilt infrastructure to support over one million SKUs, and introduced AI-driven efficiencies that cut manual work by 40%. Before that, he was President and CTO of OpenSky, scaling the platform to $100M+ GMV and leading it through acquisition by Alibaba.

Michael also held senior leadership roles as SVP of Technology at eBay and GSI Commerce, where he delivered enterprise-scale eCommerce platforms for Fortune 500 retailers, and as a senior technology executive at Digital River, where he helped grow revenue from <$50M to $300M+. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, AI-driven business transformation, and scaling global platforms across multiple industries.


Known as a turnaround and growth leader, Michael excels in aligning technology with strategy, delivering sustainable growth, and helping companies break through growth ceilings with precision and speed.

Denine - CMO

Michael - CEO, CTO

Michael - CEO, CTO

Denine is a marketing executive who specializes in turning underperforming brands into revenue engines. With over 15 years of experience scaling PE-backed, mid-market, and Fortune 500 companies, she is known for fixing broken go-to-market systems, restoring brand-to-sales alignment, and building marketing organizations accountable to P&L 

Denine is a marketing executive who specializes in turning underperforming brands into revenue engines. With over 15 years of experience scaling PE-backed, mid-market, and Fortune 500 companies, she is known for fixing broken go-to-market systems, restoring brand-to-sales alignment, and building marketing organizations accountable to P&L impact—not vanity metrics.


Denine works alongside private equity firms and C-suites to rebuild growth engines, accelerate post-acquisition timelines, and design brand-to-revenue systems that create measurable enterprise value. She has led initiatives that realigned multi-brand portfolios worth over $1B, launched revenue-producing channel-to-consumer programs, and delivered double-digit growth through sharper strategy, stronger positioning, and AI-enabled execution.


Earlier in her career, Denine drove transformational growth inside leading organizations. At PGT Innovations, she repositioned five brands representing 75% of company sales, executed a full rebrand, and launched seven new products that delivered record-breaking revenue. During her tenure at T-Mobile, she spearheaded regional rebrands, expanded into 22 new markets, and grew the subscriber base by 300%, earning multiple industry awards for market share gains. She has also shaped marketing strategies for iconic brands like Sherwin-Williams, Harley-Davidson, and Eaton, creating campaigns and customer journeys that restored competitiveness and fueled long-term brand equity.


Denine’s expertise spans GTM realignment, demand generation, channel-to-consumer growth, sales enablement, and AI-enabled marketing operations. She is also a frequent contributor to thought leadership in the building products, home goods, and consumer durables sectors, helping leadership teams shift marketing from a cost center into a true driver of enterprise value.

Keith - CSCO

Michael - CEO, CTO

Robert - CHRO

 Keith is an operations and supply chain leader with 15+ years driving performance improvement for CPG and manufacturing businesses. 


He’s led complex transformations as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Spectrum Brands, interim VP Supply Chain at NatureSweet, and senior roles at ARRIS and Motorola, delivering double-digit service gains, cost 

 Keith is an operations and supply chain leader with 15+ years driving performance improvement for CPG and manufacturing businesses. 


He’s led complex transformations as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Spectrum Brands, interim VP Supply Chain at NatureSweet, and senior roles at ARRIS and Motorola, delivering double-digit service gains, cost reductions, and working-capital efficiencies across networks of factories and distribution centers. 


Today he leads the manufacturing practice, providing interim leadership and consulting to private-equity portfolio companies and mid-market operators. His approach combines Lean Six Sigma, S&OP/SIOP, and AI-enabled planning, procurement, and inventory optimization to unlock EBITDA, cash flow, and scalable growth. Keith holds a BSME and MSM from Georgia Tech, is CPIM and Lean Six Sigma certified, and previously served as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant. Keith is known for building strong teams, simplifying complexity, and turning strategy into measurable results.

Robert - CHRO

Michael - CEO, CTO

Robert - CHRO

Rob is a seasoned HR executive who helps organizations translate business strategy into sustainable people outcomes. With 20+ years of experience in life sciences, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and medical technology, Rob brings a disciplined, business-first lens to every aspect of the HR agenda, aligning talent, organization, a

Rob is a seasoned HR executive who helps organizations translate business strategy into sustainable people outcomes. With 20+ years of experience in life sciences, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and medical technology, Rob brings a disciplined, business-first lens to every aspect of the HR agenda, aligning talent, organization, and leadership to fuel growth and profitability.


Rob has led seven enterprise-wide HR transformations across 16 countries, scaling commercial and global operations to support expansion, led complex integrations, and excels in high-growth environments. His experience includes leading the North America HR integration of a $3B acquisition, building global HR infrastructure from the ground up, and delivering outcomes such as 99% retention during change, double-digit revenue growth, and material cost savings.


In early-stage and scaling companies, Rob helps founders and leadership teams establish fit-for-purpose HR capabilities that balance structure with agility, building the right foundations in talent, organization design, and leadership development to enable growth while managing complexity.


A trusted partner to CEOs, Boards, and private equity sponsors, Rob builds HR functions that are pragmatic, scalable, and commercially grounded. His expertise spans talent management, executive compensation, organizational design, culture shaping, board engagement, HR operations, and benefits strategy. He has led HR in both union and non-union environments and guided companies in optimizing HR delivery models, including transitions from PEO to ASO structures and fully integrated HR functions.

Aaron - CEO, CFO

Qasim - Medical Director

Aaron - CEO, CFO

Aaron is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience building, growing, and improving the profitability, performance, and enterprise value of companies across energy, manufacturing, construction products, and financial services.


With a rare ability to blend financial acumen, operational leadership, and M&A expertise, Aaron h

Aaron is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience building, growing, and improving the profitability, performance, and enterprise value of companies across energy, manufacturing, construction products, and financial services.


With a rare ability to blend financial acumen, operational leadership, and M&A expertise, Aaron has served as CEO, CFO, and Operating Partner for multiple private equity portfolio companies and founder-led businesses.  As CFO and Head of Corporate Development at Solar Industries, Aaron helped transform a multi-site construction products business into a growth platform—doubling revenue and quadrupling EBITDA in just six years, while creating a vertically integrated transportation company, restructuring business divisions for profitability, and driving technology modernization.  Previously, as Founder and Managing Partner of MEC Financial Partners, he advised mid-market companies on M&A, integration, and financial strategy, contributing to Oceaneering International’s $230M acquisition of C&C Technologies and serving as fractional CFO to PE-backed firms.


Aaron’s career also includes leadership roles at Fugro N.V., Maxus Capital Group, Regent Industrial Products, and Petro Construction Management, where he successfully scaled revenues, integrated acquisitions, and delivered outsized returns. His international work with Schlumberger in France and Canada gave him a global perspective that informs his ability to execute complex deals and lead cross-border operations.


With deep expertise in strategic growth planning, operational effectiveness, and financial leadership, Aaron is passionate about solving problems and creating long-term value. He maintains an extensive energy industry network and a proven track record of helping companies seize opportunities, optimize performance, and maximize enterprise value.

Navid - CIO

Qasim - Medical Director

Aaron - CEO, CFO

Navid is a seasoned technology executive with CIO and advisory experience at leading organizations including The Home Depot and Chevron. He helps PE-backed and mid-market companies navigate complex IT challenges with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.


With over 20 years of leadership experience, Navid brings deep expertise in fractional

Navid is a seasoned technology executive with CIO and advisory experience at leading organizations including The Home Depot and Chevron. He helps PE-backed and mid-market companies navigate complex IT challenges with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.


With over 20 years of leadership experience, Navid brings deep expertise in fractional CIO services, ERP implementation and rescue, and M&A technology execution. He has rescued multimillion-dollar ERP projects in under 60 days, ensuring adoption and ROI, and has led end-to-end IT due diligence, integrations, and carve-outs that protect transaction value and accelerate stability post-close. His fractional CIO engagements provide enterprise-grade IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI integration at a fraction of full-time cost—helping growth-stage companies scale without unnecessary overhead.


Navid’s background includes spearheading digital innovation at Chevron, where he applied AI, data science, and agile practices to transform operations, and leading carve-outs and integrations at FloWorks International and HD Supply in collaboration with private equity sponsors. His track record demonstrates an ability to deliver technology transformations that enable business growth, streamline operations, and strengthen enterprise value.

Steve - COO/CIO/CTO

Qasim - Medical Director

Qasim - Medical Director

Steve is a proven executive with deep expertise in engineering, operations, and technology-driven transformations across financial services, healthcare, and global enterprises. Over the course of his career, he has led large-scale digital, AI, and data initiatives, built and scaled globally dispersed teams, and guided complex M&A integrat

Steve is a proven executive with deep expertise in engineering, operations, and technology-driven transformations across financial services, healthcare, and global enterprises. Over the course of his career, he has led large-scale digital, AI, and data initiatives, built and scaled globally dispersed teams, and guided complex M&A integrations that unlocked significant enterprise value.


Steve serves as Fractional IT Advisor at TrueBridge, where he helps PE-backed, private, and public companies integrate technology, sales, and operations to accelerate growth. He also provides interim leadership as CIO, COO, or CTO, specializing in cloud transformation, cybersecurity, ERP, and AI adoption.


Previously, Steve was CIO of Covetrus, where he led a $100M global IT transformation and scaled infrastructure to support $4.6B in revenue, following the IPO and merger of Vets First Choice. Before that, he served as SVP & CIO at WEX, driving international expansion and managing four acquisitions that grew revenue by 50%. Earlier in his career, he held senior executive roles at Bank of America, NCR, and GE, where he spearheaded digital product launches, customer experience programs, and global technology integrations that delivered multi-billion-dollar growth.


A transformation architect with a record of driving scalable platforms, operational excellence, and innovation, Steve partners with executives and investors to convert strategy into measurable results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Qasim - Medical Director

Qasim - Medical Director

Qasim - Medical Director

Qasim is a physician executive and consultant who partners with private equity firms, venture investors, and early-stage medtech companies to align healthcare innovation with clinical reality. With 15+ years as a practicing nephrologist—both clinical and interventional—he brings a practitioner’s insight into how technology truly impacts p

Qasim is a physician executive and consultant who partners with private equity firms, venture investors, and early-stage medtech companies to align healthcare innovation with clinical reality. With 15+ years as a practicing nephrologist—both clinical and interventional—he brings a practitioner’s insight into how technology truly impacts patient outcomes, costs, and adoption.


As Chief Nephrology Officer and a medical advisor to multiple digital health and medtech startups, Qasim helps investors and founders de-risk opportunities, validate value propositions, and accelerate commercialization strategies. He has guided companies through product-market fit, clinical adoption, and scaling, particularly in dialysis, value-based care, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring.

Beyond boardroom and consulting roles, Qasim remains active in patient care through part-time practice, ensuring his perspectives are grounded in today’s healthcare environment. He also engages in education and thought leadership through webinars, public speaking, and media, strengthening credibility for the companies he supports.


Qasim’s unique combination of frontline medical expertise and strategic advisory experience positions him as a trusted partner to investors and founders seeking to build transformative healthcare companies that deliver both patient impact and enterprise value.

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Rajesh is a global CEO and transformation leader with deep expertise in new business development, marketing, engineering, and plant management. With international experience spanning Japan, Korea, the UK, India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, and South America, he has built partnerships, joint ventures, and growth str

Rajesh is a global CEO and transformation leader with deep expertise in new business development, marketing, engineering, and plant management. With international experience spanning Japan, Korea, the UK, India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, and South America, he has built partnerships, joint ventures, and growth strategies that consistently deliver market expansion and profitability.


Known for turning around low-return operations and integrating fragmented processes, Rajesh has driven innovation, quality, and margin growth across multibillion-dollar businesses. His leadership includes scaling a $650M outdoor equipment division at Kubota, leading global program and product management for AGCO, and spearheading strategic partnerships and manufacturing consolidation for MTD Products.


Rajesh advises companies and investors on product strategy, supply chain optimization, and go-to-market execution. He brings extensive experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO-certified quality systems, and has successfully aligned global teams and capital investments to accelerate value creation for both private and public enterprises.

Sunil - CIO/CMO/COO

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Sunil is a strategic and results-driven executive with a proven record of growing businesses and brands across industries—from consumer goods and healthcare to digital services—by leveraging automation, digital intelligence, and IoT innovation.


Most recently, as President & COO of Five Star Home Foods, he scaled operations and drove busine

Sunil is a strategic and results-driven executive with a proven record of growing businesses and brands across industries—from consumer goods and healthcare to digital services—by leveraging automation, digital intelligence, and IoT innovation.


Most recently, as President & COO of Five Star Home Foods, he scaled operations and drove business growth through data-driven execution and operational excellence. Prior to that, he served as Chief Product & Technology Officer at Medical Guardian, where he led IoT product development, omni-channel digital transformation, and CRM innovation in the lifestyle and health sectors. His earlier leadership roles as CMO at Hi-Health Corporation, CIO/VP of Digital & CRM at LifeShield, and digital strategy leadership at Nutrisystem and Folica showcase his ability to align marketing, technology, and customer engagement for measurable growth.


Sunil is recognized for his dual strength in strategic marketing and agile execution—embracing bold ideas while ensuring success through real-time, measurable results. He has built and led multicultural, multi-functional teams worldwide, forging global partnerships and vendor relationships to accelerate product development, market penetration, and profitability.


With deep expertise in IoT product development, digital and CRM strategy, and innovation at scale, Sunil brings a unique blend of marketing vision, operational discipline, and technology leadership to every role. He thrives on transforming big ideas into sustainable business value and helping organizations adapt quickly in today’s fast-changing marketplace.

Jeremiah - CGO

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Jeremiah - CGO

Jeremiah brings a rare combination of military discipline and consumer brand expertise to the world of private equity. As a former U.S. Army Paratrooper, he learned early that success comes from decisive action, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure—principles that have guided his two decades leading and scaling global b

Jeremiah brings a rare combination of military discipline and consumer brand expertise to the world of private equity. As a former U.S. Army Paratrooper, he learned early that success comes from decisive action, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure—principles that have guided his two decades leading and scaling global brands.


His career spans leadership roles at Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, and Steve Madden, where he consistently delivered revenue acceleration, profitability improvements, and market share growth. He has also partnered closely with private equity firms to identify and execute value-creation opportunities, from originating M&A deals to driving multi-channel expansion strategies and post-acquisition turnarounds.


Among his achievements, Jeremiah helped Argand Partners acquire Capezio by identifying the opportunity, guiding due diligence, and shaping the value-creation strategy post-close. He expanded Mack Weldon’s revenue by 175% through a multi-channel strategy in partnership with North Castle Partners. At Hugo Boss, he doubled U.S. revenue while expanding EBITDA by sixteen percent, and at Calvin Klein, he delivered more than a billion dollars in combined sales growth while boosting profitability after a major acquisition. He thrives in complex, high-stakes situations, whether repositioning a legacy brand, accelerating digital sales, or preparing portfolio companies for exit.


Jeremiah partners with PE sponsors and their portfolio companies to unlock growth, optimize profitability, and position businesses for outsized exits. His approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring that companies not only stabilize but achieve the kind of sustainable performance that delivers 3x–4x returns for investors.

Daniel - VP/IT

Rajesh - CEO/CMO/COO

Jeremiah - CGO

Daniel is a strategic technology and cybersecurity advisor who helps private equity firms navigate the complexities of IT across the investment lifecycle—from diligence through exit. He works exclusively with PE firms and portfolio companies, providing actionable guidance that protects enterprise value and accelerates growth.


Daniel lea

Daniel is a strategic technology and cybersecurity advisor who helps private equity firms navigate the complexities of IT across the investment lifecycle—from diligence through exit. He works exclusively with PE firms and portfolio companies, providing actionable guidance that protects enterprise value and accelerates growth.


Daniel leads engagements in IT and cybersecurity diligence, carveout advisory, post-close integration, and exit readiness. His thesis-driven, exit-focused approach cuts through complexity, uncovering risks and opportunities that traditional diligence often misses. PE clients rely on him for clear, practical recommendations that avoid costly surprises and deliver measurable value.


Daniel spent over 15 years in IT leadership roles, including serving as Vice President of IT at Fagron and leading technology functions at AnazaoHealth. His career began in hands-on technical roles, giving him a unique blend of executive perspective and practical execution. Today, he leverages this experience to help PE sponsors and management teams make confident technology decisions, streamline integrations, and prepare companies for successful exits.

Jack - CIO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Brian - COO

Jack is a seasoned technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across healthcare, financial services, and asset management. He has built a reputation for aligning technology strategy with organizational growth goals, modernizing infrastructure, and strengtheni

Jack is a seasoned technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across healthcare, financial services, and asset management. He has built a reputation for aligning technology strategy with organizational growth goals, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening compliance in highly regulated environments.


Most recently, as CIO of Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, John spearheaded an enterprise-wide digital transformation, modernized legacy systems, and implemented advanced cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NIST and HIPAA. His leadership eliminated an eight-month reporting backlog, accelerating $19M in recovered revenue, and delivered a 30% boost in operational efficiency through automation and process redesign.


Previously, John served as CIO at The Dimock Center and Riverside Community Care, where he established enterprise security programs, led cloud migration and system integration efforts, and built high-performing IT teams that fostered innovation and data-driven decision-making. At Lahey Behavioral Health, he successfully guided multiple post-merger technology consolidations, unifying platforms and reducing operational risk. Earlier in his career, John directed information security consulting at GraVoc, growing the practice 300%, and held IT leadership roles at Boston Partners Asset Management and Babson & Co.


With a foundation in engineering and information technology, John combines technical expertise with business acumen to create scalable, secure, and efficient technology ecosystems. His career is defined by measurable impact—driving revenue recovery, safeguarding critical data, and enabling organizations to thrive in complex, compliance-driven markets.

Brian - COO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Brian - COO

Brian is an accomplished senior operator who helps organizations navigate complexity, scale with confidence, and unlock value in demanding markets. Over his career, he has led operations, risk, and business transformation initiatives across the UK, Europe, and APAC—working at the intersection of private equity, outsourcing, and enterprise

Brian is an accomplished senior operator who helps organizations navigate complexity, scale with confidence, and unlock value in demanding markets. Over his career, he has led operations, risk, and business transformation initiatives across the UK, Europe, and APAC—working at the intersection of private equity, outsourcing, and enterprise leadership.


He has served in senior board and executive roles where he guided companies through rapid change, including major technology upgrades, organizational restructuring, and large-scale outsourcing programs. As COO of Atos Business Transformation Services, Brian oversaw operations spanning the UK and India, supporting some of the region’s largest financial services clients. At WNS Global Services, he was responsible for global insurance partnerships across general, life and pensions, healthcare, and investment banking, driving measurable improvements in service delivery and profitability.


Earlier leadership roles at Capita, Marsh, Arrow Global, and Bank of America gave him deep experience in operational turnaround, risk management, and scaling outsourced services. His approach is collaborative and hands-on—working closely with investors and management teams to build resilient operating models, accelerate growth, and deliver strong returns.


Today, as a fractional COO and independent operating partner, Brian advises private equity firms and portfolio companies on growth acceleration, operational optimization, and transformation strategies that prepare businesses for long-term success or exit.

Denise - CHRO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Denise Hermann  is a seasoned sales executive with deep expertise in payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for the enterprise market. She has a strong track record of driving growth in complex sales environments through strategic client engagement and operational leadership.


Denise began her career managing HRIS and employee benefits at McDo

Denise Hermann  is a seasoned sales executive with deep expertise in payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for the enterprise market. She has a strong track record of driving growth in complex sales environments through strategic client engagement and operational leadership.


Denise began her career managing HRIS and employee benefits at McDonald & Company Securities before spending a decade at Ceridian Benefit Services, where she led sales of health & welfare administration solutions—including FSA, COBRA, and commuter benefits—to large enterprise clients nationally. Her consultative approach helped clients optimize their benefits programs and improve employee engagement.


Her leadership expanded at ADP, where she held roles such as Senior Director of Sales Operations and Sales Executive for Client Strategy. In these roles, Denise was instrumental in building inside sales teams, developing scalable sales processes, and enhancing client retention and revenue growth.

A key highlight of Denise’s career is her experience working closely with major financial institutions such as KeyBank, where she provided tailored payroll and benefits solutions that aligned with their large-scale banking operational needs. This partnership underscored her ability to navigate complex organizational structures in banking and deliver measurable business outcomes.


Today, Denise leads investments in residential and self-storage properties. She is also a licensed Realtor® with Napoli Realty Services, focusing on delivering personalized service and long-term value to her clients.

Across her diverse career, Denise has combined sales excellence with operational insight to create impactful results for clients, teams, and investors alike.

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Randy - CEO, COO, CFO

Randy is a seasoned executive and transformation architect with a rare blend of investor acumen, regulatory expertise, and military-grade operational discipline. He has built a reputation for leading companies through their most complex transitions—whether stabilizing distressed assets, scaling growth-stage firms, or overhauling entire op

Randy is a seasoned executive and transformation architect with a rare blend of investor acumen, regulatory expertise, and military-grade operational discipline. He has built a reputation for leading companies through their most complex transitions—whether stabilizing distressed assets, scaling growth-stage firms, or overhauling entire operating systems.


Most recently, Randy served as Head of Operations at Celsius Network, where he designed and executed a $3B crypto restructuring under U.S. bankruptcy court supervision. Overseeing operations across 200 countries, he managed asset recovery, creditor claims, and global workforce alignment—achieving one of the largest crypto turnarounds to date while cutting total expenses by 90%.

Previously, Randy was COO for Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he oversaw strategy, operations, and risk for the nation’s largest financial regulator. He managed a $350M budget, co-chaired national supervisory technology strategy, and built post-crisis infrastructure to strengthen regulatory resilience.


Earlier in his career, Randy held senior leadership roles across fintech, asset management, and specialty finance, including serving at Bridgewater Associates, GE Capital, and as interim CFO/COO for fintech portfolio companies. He began his career as a U.S. Naval Officer, where he earned designation as a Nuclear Engineer and Surface Warfare Officer, and received multiple commendations for operational leadership.


Today, Randy advises private equity firms, family offices, and corporate boards on value creation, operational turnarounds, and interim executive leadership. He thrives in high-stakes, messy environments where enterprise value hangs in the balance—and brings the discipline, decisiveness, and creativity needed to deliver outcomes.

Will - COO

Will is a dynamic operator and strategist who bridges private equity, technology, and operations to accelerate growth across the investment lifecycle. Currently Chief of Staff at Kovitz, a $30B+ AUM PE-backed RIA, he leads cross-functional initiatives spanning M&A, AI strategy, marketing, and organizational design—helping transform a fast

Will is a dynamic operator and strategist who bridges private equity, technology, and operations to accelerate growth across the investment lifecycle. Currently Chief of Staff at Kovitz, a $30B+ AUM PE-backed RIA, he leads cross-functional initiatives spanning M&A, AI strategy, marketing, and organizational design—helping transform a fast-scaling firm into a data-driven, execution-focused enterprise.


At Kovitz, Will built the firm’s management operating system from the ground up, cascading strategic alignment from the C-suite through every business unit. He also led the development of Kovitz’s AI roadmap and governance model, twice stepped in as interim Head of Marketing to rebuild and scale the function, and directed integration plans supporting eight acquisitions and 4x growth. His leadership has reshaped how the firm executes, measures, and scales value creation.


Before joining Kovitz, Will was a Vice President at Chicago Capital Partners, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, where he sourced and evaluated investments, led due diligence, and built 90-day post-close playbooks that delivered measurable EBITDA expansion and successful exits. Earlier, he co-founded and scaled Serionix (Colorfil), a NASA-derived air filtration company, where he helped grow the business to $6M ARR, raised $4M in venture capital, and secured multiple federal R&D awards.


Will’s expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformation—turning complex growth challenges into operational clarity and momentum. He holds an MBA with distinction from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, where he was a Zell Fellow, and earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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