Finance Executive | Strategic Growth Driver | International Expansion Specialist
I am a seasoned CFO with 20+ years of leadership in finance, specializing in guiding venture capital and private equity-backed technology businesses through periods of significant growth and transformation. My journey spans across pivotal industries such as Mobile, SaaS, Regtech, and Fintech, where I have consistently delivered on ambitious financial and operational goals. I’ve held multiple CFO positions in dynamic small/medium-sized companies, driving financial strategy and performance to support their growth and evolution. With hands-on experience in France, Denmark, Luxembourg, the US, Australasia, and the Middle East, I bring a global outlook to financial management, adept in UK/US GAAP and IFRS, and have led successful ventures in outsourcing and offshoring in Asia.
I am passionate about leveraging interesting technology and growth opportunities, I have a rich background in financial planning, analysis, and systems, particularly experienced with NetSuite.
Fundraising & Financial Growth: Successfully secured Series D & E funding (£20M/E $80M) and strategic investments, alongside three venture debt raises, contributing to an increased valuation by over 10x.
M&A integration and leading AIM roadshows and investor presentations, steering companies through complex financial challenges..
Revenue Growth & Operational Excellence: Spearheaded the transition from perpetual to SaaS business models, enhancing recurring revenue, multi-year subscriptions, and customer retention.
Addressed hypergrowth challenges by professionalizing organizational structures, defining roles, and preserving the agility and culture that fuels innovation.
