Steven M. Silva is a dynamic and visionary business executive based in Sarasota, Florida, with a comprehensive background spanning various disciplines. With a career underscored by courageous people leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Silva has consistently driven long-term, sustainable growth and value creation.

Throughout his tenure as Divisional Chief Finance Officer at CAE Healthcare, overseeing financial functions, strategic planning, and global forecasting, Silva demonstrated exemplary leadership. Under his guidance, the Healthcare Business Unit experienced impressive growth, achieving over $350 million in revenue with a remarkable 20%+ 5-year CAGR and a 40%+ EBITDA CAGR. He played a pivotal role in transitioning the company from a product-centric to a platform-driven model, leveraging multi-billion dollar aspirations.

At Direct Energy Company, Silva excelled as Divisional CFO for DE Solar Energy, spearheading FP&A, strategic planning, and post-acquisition integration. Within a year, he successfully doubled the business’s topline growth from $35 million to $75 million and set it on track to triple to $250 million in the following year.

Silva’s multifaceted expertise extends to high-impact roles at esteemed companies like Chobani Yogurt Company, Boar’s Head Provisions, and PepsiCo. Notably, at Boar’s Head Provisions, he established 21 distributorships generating over $160 million in annualized sales and fostering profitable operations within two years.

His distinguished career includes pivotal contributions to Tropicana within PepsiCo, where he drove strategic planning, new product development, and expansion initiatives, culminating in significant business growth and successful acquisitions.

Silva’s educational background comprises an MBA in Finance and International Finance from New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business, complemented by a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Silva is actively engaged in community service, having held leadership positions in religious and educational institutions. Married with two children, he remains an enthusiastic advocate for personal development, embracing hobbies like hiking, camping, beach jogging, and digital photography, while fostering a deep love for baseball.

As an astute and strategic thinker, Steven M. Silva embodies a unique blend of visionary leadership, business acumen, and a genuine commitment to fostering growth and innovation within diverse organizational landscapes. His track record reflects a consistent dedication to achieving excellence, guiding teams toward success, and creating enduring value.

• Character: Silva is a dedicated and courageous leader, emphasizing integrity, balanced risk-taking, and a strong belief in engaging with people at all levels while championing innovation and maintaining a competitive spirit.
• Knowledge: He possesses a comprehensive expertise across multiple disciplines including financial planning, business analytics, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship, leveraging data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
• Strategic: Silva excels in formulating and implementing long-term organizational visions, identifying strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth and value creation, with a particular focus on translating strategic intent into actionable plans.
• Communication: He thrives in collaborative team environments, fostering relationships, valuing intellectual curiosity, and encouraging “out-of-the-box” thinking, while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, and effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.