Executive Managing Director
February 2016 - present (8 years 1 month)
Moneo is a Tokyo-based consultancy specializing in strategy and performance turnaround. Industry experience includes financial services, technology, beauty and cosmetics, consumer products, manufacturing and bio-pharma.
COO & CFO
April 2019 - present (4 years 11 months)
• Finance and operations executive and strategic advisor to the founder of an early stage LA-based consumer food products company focused on women’s nutrition.
President
July 2013 - February 2016 (2 years 7 months)
As President and CEO (2015):
• President, CEO and Board Director of Avon Products Co., Ltd., a Japanese cosmetics and skin care company in restructuring and turnaround mode, and wholly owned by TPG Capital.
• Developed and executed the product and go-to-market strategies to realize the firm’s new business model, rebuild trust in the field and grow.
• Working with TPG, successfully pitched and sold the firm to a new owner in January 2016.
As CFO and COO (2013-2014):
• End-to-end management of Finance, (GAAP reporting, Treasury, risk management, budgeting and forecasting), Supply Chain Operations, IT and Human Resources.
• Moved all manufacturing and distribution activities to third-party partners, restructured the workforce, and sold the firm’s owned factory and distribution warehouse, reducing unit costs to raise gross profit and EBITDA margins, generating cash for dividends and creating a balance sheet light in fixed assets. Led all financial, operational and restructuring discussions with TPG Capital and the Board.
• Led the annual strategic planning cycle and its stakeholder buy-in for the CEO.
• Implemented a financial and operational rhythm across the firm to drive performance and improve transparency with shareholders, (KPI’s, reporting, communications, etc.)
• Outsourced the in-bound call centers, reducing costs and improving service.
• President, CEO and Board Director of Avon Products Co., Ltd., a Japanese cosmetics and skin care company in restructuring and turnaround mode, and wholly owned by TPG Capital.
• Developed and executed the product and go-to-market strategies to realize the firm’s new business model, rebuild trust in the field and grow.
• Working with TPG, successfully pitched and sold the firm to a new owner in January 2016.
As CFO and COO (2013-2014):
• End-to-end management of Finance, (GAAP reporting, Treasury, risk management, budgeting and forecasting), Supply Chain Operations, IT and Human Resources.
• Moved all manufacturing and distribution activities to third-party partners, restructured the workforce, and sold the firm’s owned factory and distribution warehouse, reducing unit costs to raise gross profit and EBITDA margins, generating cash for dividends and creating a balance sheet light in fixed assets. Led all financial, operational and restructuring discussions with TPG Capital and the Board.
• Led the annual strategic planning cycle and its stakeholder buy-in for the CEO.
• Implemented a financial and operational rhythm across the firm to drive performance and improve transparency with shareholders, (KPI’s, reporting, communications, etc.)
• Outsourced the in-bound call centers, reducing costs and improving service.
Vice President & CFO
June 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 11 months)
• CFO and then also COO for Amway Japan, with local sales of $1.2 Billion.
• As CFO, managed all aspects of the Finance and IT organizations.
• As COO, managed Supply Chain, Distribution and Procurement.
• Managed ~400 staff until leading a restructuring in 2012, reducing total labor cost by 32%.
• Off-shored the Accounting function to a new shared operations center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saving $1.5 Million annually. Led site selection, hiring, training and process transition for Japan.
• Restructured the IT Division to focus on strategic architecture and business process skills while off-shoring commodity development and systems management activities. Saved $7 Million in annual cost and vastly improved service delivery to support revenue growth in on-line channels.
• Directed the Operational Excellence Group and business PMO for Lean Sigma and Kaizen activities across Amway Japan and acted as Asia Pacific regional advocate. Executed $4.2 Million in operating cost savings resulting from various Kaizen projects.
• Restructured the outbound logistics infrastructure, closing two of four regional distribution centers, and improving asset utilization 60%, saving $3.2 Million in annual operating costs.
• As CFO, managed all aspects of the Finance and IT organizations.
• As COO, managed Supply Chain, Distribution and Procurement.
• Managed ~400 staff until leading a restructuring in 2012, reducing total labor cost by 32%.
• Off-shored the Accounting function to a new shared operations center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saving $1.5 Million annually. Led site selection, hiring, training and process transition for Japan.
• Restructured the IT Division to focus on strategic architecture and business process skills while off-shoring commodity development and systems management activities. Saved $7 Million in annual cost and vastly improved service delivery to support revenue growth in on-line channels.
• Directed the Operational Excellence Group and business PMO for Lean Sigma and Kaizen activities across Amway Japan and acted as Asia Pacific regional advocate. Executed $4.2 Million in operating cost savings resulting from various Kaizen projects.
• Restructured the outbound logistics infrastructure, closing two of four regional distribution centers, and improving asset utilization 60%, saving $3.2 Million in annual operating costs.
Executive Director & CFO
January 2008 - June 2010 (2 years 5 months)
Sept 2008 - June 2010
Executive Director & CFO: Shinsei Financial
• CFO and member of the board of directors for the former GE Consumer Finance Japan purchased by Shinsei Bank Group. Primary focus was on post-M&A integration of the new subsidiary.
• Responsibilities included the annual strategic plan, financial analysis and modeling, systems and infrastructure, procurement, vendor due diligence and management across the finance function.
• Contract negotiation and site inspections for 300+ support headcount in Dalian, China.
• Financial execution of the closure of two business lines to reduce 38% of full-time staff, 700+ headcount, by the end of fiscal 2009 saving JPY5.5 Billion in annual labor costs.
Jan 2008 - Sept 2008: Shinsei Bank, Ltd.
• Advisor to the corporate CFO for strategic change initiatives. Managed a team covering organization design, people development, process reengineering, technology, and controls.
• Particular focus on company, product, customer and channel profitability analysis.
• Promoted to CFO of Shinsei Financial in September of 2008.
Executive Director & CFO: Shinsei Financial
• CFO and member of the board of directors for the former GE Consumer Finance Japan purchased by Shinsei Bank Group. Primary focus was on post-M&A integration of the new subsidiary.
• Responsibilities included the annual strategic plan, financial analysis and modeling, systems and infrastructure, procurement, vendor due diligence and management across the finance function.
• Contract negotiation and site inspections for 300+ support headcount in Dalian, China.
• Financial execution of the closure of two business lines to reduce 38% of full-time staff, 700+ headcount, by the end of fiscal 2009 saving JPY5.5 Billion in annual labor costs.
Jan 2008 - Sept 2008: Shinsei Bank, Ltd.
• Advisor to the corporate CFO for strategic change initiatives. Managed a team covering organization design, people development, process reengineering, technology, and controls.
• Particular focus on company, product, customer and channel profitability analysis.
• Promoted to CFO of Shinsei Financial in September of 2008.
Vice President
April 2006 - January 2008 (1 year 9 months)
• VP and manager of Corporate Financial Reporting, transfer pricing and the monthly closing cycle for the Japan broker/dealer and the GSAM asset management subsidiary.
• Managed a team of approximately 20 professionals, including 14 CPA’s.
• Project manager for various IT and process redesign initiatives, received an award in 2006.
• Managed a team of approximately 20 professionals, including 14 CPA’s.
• Project manager for various IT and process redesign initiatives, received an award in 2006.
various positions
May 1997 - November 2006 (9 years 6 months)
Various assignments in Business Consulting, Deal Structuring, Strategic Planning and FP&A, in both the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Promoted four times from 1998 to 2003.
• Manager of Finance, Asia Pacific – Personal Systems (Lenovo after May 2005) ($4B Rev.)
• Manager of Global Financial Forecasting – Personal Systems ($12B Rev.)
• Manager of Global Manufacturing Expense – Personal Systems ($550M annual spend)
• Manager of Americas Budgeting and Strategic Planning – Personal Systems ($8B Rev.)
• Large Enterprise Bid Pricing and Deal Structuring – Personal Systems Group
• Financial Services Process Management Consultant – IBM Business Consulting Services
• Manager of Finance, Asia Pacific – Personal Systems (Lenovo after May 2005) ($4B Rev.)
• Manager of Global Financial Forecasting – Personal Systems ($12B Rev.)
• Manager of Global Manufacturing Expense – Personal Systems ($550M annual spend)
• Manager of Americas Budgeting and Strategic Planning – Personal Systems ($8B Rev.)
• Large Enterprise Bid Pricing and Deal Structuring – Personal Systems Group
• Financial Services Process Management Consultant – IBM Business Consulting Services
Duke University
Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (MBA)
Finance and Corporate Strategy
Boston Collage
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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