Board & C-Suite Consultant
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"Success depends on building alignment and consensus among your team."
- Ted Axelrod

My clients count on me to recognize their challenges, listen to their needs, and anticipate future problems. I help them organize, analyze, and develop solutions to move their businesses forward.
I believe that driving successful organizational change requires a proactive approach, a keen understanding of the people involved, and deep personal engagement.
"I have been a hands-on leader, mentor, and trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards of public, private, and nonprofit organizations for over 35 years. I work closely with my clients to navigate through the most demanding problems that they face. My proven methodologies are tailored to your organization. I will guide you through a thorough diagnosis of the key factors underlying your unique situation and set the stage for lasting organizational change."
Education
Experience
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Yale Law School, JD, 1987
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Harvard Business School, MBA, 1987
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Harvard University, PhD Student, Psychology, 1977-1979
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Colby College, Magna Cum Laude,
Phi Beta Kappa, AB 1977
Founder and Advisor:
· Co-founded several businesses providing evidence-based art, design, and manufacturing to the healthcare and hospitality sectors
· Provided advisory services, raised capital and expanded sales
· Selected clients included Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Marriott, Hyatt
Public Company Director, Executive Officer, and Operating Division President:
· Led strategy and corporate development to grow largest publicly traded promotional marketing company from $150 million to $1 billion
· Grew corporate promotions division from $20 million to $230 million through acquisitions and organic growth
· Selected clients included McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Abbott, Fila
Managing Director and Head of M&A:
· BNY Associates (Bank of New York investment banking subsidiary)
· Led buy and sell-side transactions including both acquisitions and divestitures
· Raised debt and equity capital and engineered restructurings and recapitalizations
· Selected clients included Wawa, Superior Electric, Iron Mountain, Papa Gino’s
Senior Consultant and Manager, Analytical Services:
· Managed strategic consulting projects for Fortune 500 corporations and major financial companies
· Managed entry-level MBAs
· Selected clients included Chase, Bank of America, Phillips Petroleum