An accomplished and innovative Executive with a proven track record of building and leading successful organizations. Recognized as an empowering leader, skilled in developing, motivating, and leading high performing organizations that exceed financial targets. |
Executive
An accomplished and versatile Executive with a proven track record of leadership, performance and profitability in rapidly changing, dynamic environments. Hands-on team leader with twenty-five plus years of success in the financial services and insurance industries. A focused, decisive and motivational leader with extensive knowledge and management experience in diverse areas including: Operations, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Communications and Product Development. Demonstrated success in continuously introducing and implementing solid business strategies which exceed financial targets and maximize organizational effectiveness. Recognized as an empowering leader, skilled in motivating, developing and leading high performing teams and individuals while promoting the company�s core mission, vision and values.
Highlighted Career Accomplishments
- Founded new public company with a $200M IPO, listing of stock on the NYSE
- Developed business plans and financial proformas for new company venture including a corporate acquisition which occurred at time of IPO.
- Developed a strong national Brand in just 18 months through the successful implementation of key marketing initiatives, including a new corporate logo, a new and effective website design, new marketing materials and innovative new products and services.
- Created an effective Product Development Department that within one year completed 3 product development efforts including market analysis, product design, contract/policy creation, financial and pricing models, filing for approval in 47 States, developed marketing materials, reinsurance placement, training programs, administration processes and market roll out.
- Achieved over 30% annual growth and entered new markets while Chief Executive of the second largest organ and bone marrow transplant network in the nation. Created a national sales team, national distribution alliances, new branding and marketing strategies, developed a unique IT system and held national educational conferences.
- Created a new U.S. Healthcare Division for an international financial services company. Execution of strategic plan resulted in a significant growth in revenues with net income exceeding plan. Largest reinsurer of HMO�s in the U.S.
- Successfully built brand recognition and distribution in international markets including Brazil, South Africa, London and Central America.
- Led a national Underwriting organization which managed $1B in annual revenues through three regional underwriting teams. Achieved divisional sales goals while delivering 20% ROE�s for six consecutive years and a 15%+ annual growth rate.
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management and an Executive MBA from St. Thomas University. Involved in the community through Board membership focused on the education of children with special learning needs.
Executive has a pattern of success as a progressive executive business leader spanning 25+ years with a strong focus in the financial services and insurance industries. |
