Seeking a leadership position as a CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, Head of Sales, Head of Strategy, or Head of Corporate Development in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization. Eager to leverage financial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive transformative change and create sustainable value.
Recent Experience
- Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Helicopters: Led financial reporting transformation, managed banking relationships, and oversaw risk management.
- VP of Growth & Strategy, Columbia Helicopters: Formulated and implemented growth initiatives, prepared due diligence for M&A, and managed long-term strategic planning.
- VP Business Development & Marketing, Columbia Helicopters: Directed a five-year strategy for expansion, increased market presence, and developed a business development process using Salesforce.
Key Accomplishments
- Financial Management: Refinanced long-term debt, executed cost reduction strategies, and improved overall financial health.
- Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented growth strategies, managed long-term strategic planning, and executed detailed financial forecasts.
- Business Development: Increased market presence, developed strategic partnerships, and enhanced opportunity processing speed.
- Leadership & Communication: Directed quarterly executive board meetings, influenced key decisions, and ensured alignment of strategies with goals.
Professional and Technical Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Corporate Development
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales Management
- Business Development
- Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
Santiago Crespo 