Tag: Business Development

Craig Shelley, CFRE: Turning Bold Strategy, Exceptional People, and Disciplined Execution Into Sustainable Growth

I’m pleased to share a more complete look at my professional journey, from leading nonprofit and professional-services organizations to advising executives and boards on growth, strategy, people, fundraising, and organizational transformation. My career has given me the opportunity to help ambitious organizations navigate change, integrate new capabilities, strengthen leadership, and pursue sustainable growth while staying focused on meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

Eszti Major-Rohrer, MBA: From Complex Challenges to Strategic Possibilities

I’m excited to share more about my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. Over the past 17+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across higher education and education technology, leading enterprise technology strategy, product and portfolio management, organizational transformation, strategic partnerships, and teams committed to improving the experiences of students, faculty, and institutions. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to bringing these experiences to new organizations, challenges, and conversations. Here is my biography.

Daniel Mesa: Modernizing Operations Through Leadership, Discipline, and Innovation

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a career built around operational excellence, P&L leadership, workforce development, business growth, and helping organizations build more scalable and efficient ways of working. From leading complex multi-site service operations and transforming founder-led businesses to serving at the board level and exploring how AI and automation can strengthen traditional industries, my focus has remained on creating measurable results while developing strong teams. I look forward to continuing that journey through executive, board, and advisory opportunities where practical operating experience can make a meaningful impact.

Elliott Burnside: Leadership Built on Experience, Accountability, and Results

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead, advise, and transform organizations across transportation, logistics, maritime shipping, industrial services, construction, automotive retail, and international business. From operational leadership to CEO and President roles, restructuring assignments, and advisory work, those experiences have reinforced my belief in accountability, strong teams, disciplined execution, and sharing what we learn with others. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying that experience to organizations seeking practical leadership and strategic perspective. Here is my biography.

Larry Gitlin: Building Businesses, Connecting Innovation, and Turning Strategy Into Sustainable Growth

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of business development, operations, technology, media, telecommunications, automotive, and digital innovation. From the early days of Internet streaming and content delivery to building businesses, creating strategic partnerships, developing new revenue opportunities, and helping organizations navigate changing markets, I have always been motivated by turning ideas into meaningful business results. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences to help organizations grow, innovate, and make better strategic decisions. Here is my biography.

R. Michael Stanley: Leading with Clarity, Operational Discipline, and a Commitment to Serving Others

Throughout more than three decades in healthcare and pharmacy operations, I have had the opportunity to lead talented teams, manage complex multi-site organizations, improve operational performance, and help create better experiences for customers and the people we serve. As I look to expand my contribution through board and advisory service, I am excited to share more about the experiences, leadership principles, and commitment to service that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Krish Narasimhan: Engineering Innovation, Building Trust, and Helping Companies Grow

After more than four decades working at the intersection of engineering, technology, business, and innovation, I have had the opportunity to contribute across telecommunications, aerospace and defense, healthcare, government contracting, cloud infrastructure, and emerging technologies. From helping develop early broadband platforms and leading global engineering organizations to advancing satellite systems, data governance, and technology-driven business growth, I have always believed that experience is most valuable when it can help others succeed. As I look toward opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Jan van Marwijk Kooij: Building Growth Across Markets, Categories, and Cultures

I am pleased to share a biography highlighting my professional journey across the food, dairy, beverage, and consumer products industries. My career has taken me across the United States, Europe, and international markets, where I have had the opportunity to lead businesses, build brands, develop new markets, transform commercial organizations, and work alongside many talented teams and business partners. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing the experience and perspective gained over nearly four decades of leadership.

John McAlonan: Leading with Purpose, Building Organizations that Endure

After more than four decades leading organizations across the defense, industrial manufacturing, and technology sectors, I've had the privilege of working alongside exceptional teams while helping businesses grow, transform, and strengthen their operations. As I continue my transition into board and advisory service, I'm grateful for the experiences, lessons, and relationships that have shaped my leadership journey. Here is my biography.

Scott Fieber: Building What’s Next, and Helping Others Rise Along the Way

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across financial services, technology, strategy, sales, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. From helping organizations scale and developing new businesses to supporting at-risk youth in Central America, I’ve learned that lasting impact comes from combining vision with meaningful effort and consistent execution. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I’m excited to share more about the professional and personal experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Steve Burton: Building the Infrastructure for What Comes Next

After more than four decades in executive leadership, transportation, mobility, real estate, infrastructure, business development, and the transition to electric fleets, I’m grateful for the experiences that have allowed me to help grow organizations, develop new markets, and navigate meaningful industry change. As I continue my work through consulting and explore opportunities to contribute at the board level, I look forward to applying those lessons to organizations preparing for their next stage of growth, innovation, and transformation. Here is my biography.

Douglas “Doug” Berry: Turning Customer Experience Into Enterprise Value

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead and transform customer experience, operations, consulting, technology, and business development initiatives across organizations and markets around the world. As I look toward the next chapter, including opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I wanted to share more about the experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Shaun Winnail, MBA: Leading with Purpose, Building with Discipline, Growing Through People

I am pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership, commercialization, team development, and organizational growth. Over more than 25 years in the medical device and diagnostic industries, I have had the opportunity to work with established global organizations, emerging companies, disruptive technologies, and entrepreneurial ventures while learning from talented teams and customers along the way. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing those experiences while continuing to learn from other leaders and organizations. Here is my biography.

Marie Mathews: Building Businesses, Strengthening Communities, Creating Opportunity

I’m proud to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my approach to leadership, entrepreneurship, strategy, contract acquisition, large-scale operations, governance, and community service. Across hospitality, sports and entertainment events, healthcare, research, education, and business ownership, I have focused on solving complex problems, developing strong relationships, building scalable operations, and using my experience to create a positive impact for organizations and communities. As I continue expanding my board and advisory involvement, I look forward to bringing that perspective to organizations ready to grow, evolve, and tackle meaningful challenges. Here is my biography.

Juan Carlos Bretschneider — Executive Biography

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead across corporate real estate, integrated facilities management, global outsourcing, enterprise sales, and commercial transformation, working with talented teams and clients across multiple regions of the world. From building scalable organizations and transforming P&Ls to structuring complex multinational agreements, I have remained focused on creating measurable value while developing strong teams and lasting client partnerships. I am excited to continue bringing that experience to executive, board, and advisory opportunities where strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and global perspective can make a meaningful difference. Here is my biography.

Bob Fritzky: Transforming Healthcare Experience into Strategy, Growth, and Meaningful Impact

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of more than three decades across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, managed care, marketing, entrepreneurship, and business development. From oncology and pharmaceutical commercialization to building healthcare businesses, developing strategic partnerships, and creating programs designed to improve engagement and outcomes, I have been fortunate to work with talented people and organizations throughout an evolving healthcare landscape. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory leadership, I look forward to applying these experiences to help growing organizations create meaningful and lasting impact.