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Operating Partner at Go Global Retail

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Member (Professional Organization)

Providing leadership and advisory in assessing and executing investment opportunities for acquisition, managing portfolio companies, and driving financial returns for investors. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong business acumen, ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Go Global Retail

Partner & Strategic Advisor (Private Equity)

Elevated the strategic value of the global organization by providing insight to support future business decisions and tactical initiatives. Ensured financial, operational and growth strategies were aligned. Implemented operational best practices and maximized profits. Improved visibility to Company’s financials, cash position, inventory and ABL. Balanced risk portfolios, including tactical Cyber strategies. Led compliance and enhanced global security policies.

Trish McEvoy

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to Board of Directors, oversaw organization’s direct-to-consumer and retail operations. Managed the leadership team’s efforts to reinvigorate previously stagnant growth efforts.  Leveraged business operations and financial acumen to address operational inefficiencies that inhibited margin growth, while freeing up additional cash flow. Seized business opportunities by infusing OpEx investment to reorganize and grow business.

Worth New York

Chief Administrative Officer - Worth New York / Advisor to Board-New Water Capital (Private Equity)

Supporting C-Suite, identified international strategic initiatives that grew revenue by 45% and retail locations by 25%, expanding operating margins and increasing EBITDA. Built strategic long-range plans identifying brand and licensee initiatives (North America, Europe, and Asia).  Relaunched European business as a retail operator and rebranded NA ecommerce business, doubling revenue by year 2.  Drove key profitability initiatives including improved gross margin, inventory management and expense reductions. Effectively launched a multi-faceted Real Estate strategy, strongly supported by financial metrics, and extensive contract negotiations.

Ralph Lauren

CFO/ Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations - Club Monaco

As VP Finance based in Los Angeles, aligned financial goals with strategic objectives; influenced finance, investor relations, risk management and corporate strategies. 
As Acting CFO European HQ based in Switzerland, maximized profits and Company performance by executing contingency plans and improving cash flow (yielding $70M savings).
Led a profit improvement committee identifying revenue opportunities, cost savings, and efficiencies. Participated in Board, Audit, and Executive Compensation meetings; directly influencing strategic objectives.

GUESS?, Inc.

Vice President Finance (Worldwide Financial Reporting, Strategy & Risk)/ Acting CFO (European HQ)

Skins, Inc. - Publicly traded footwear start-up.
Managed all financial and operational aspects of the business, including strategy, financial models, business plans, venture capital relationships, capital funding raises, public filings and governance. Built company from ground up, raising capital funding through private placements. Evaluated opportunities for acquisitions, divestitures, bridge financing, and equity positions.

SKINS

Senior management tasked with improving Company profitability leading all day-to-day teams, activities and opportunities.  Increased operating profit by 26%; identified $8M in savings through corporate restructure initiatives; reduced air shipments by 40% by identifying direct freight savings through the supply chain channel. Led the financial operations in Europe; collaborating with management to restructure and license the UK business.

Jones New York

Chief Financial Officer - Better Apparel

Assistant Corporate Controller (2000-2002)
Responsible for all financial and strategic planning, board presentations, and preparation of 10Q/K for Domestic and Foreign Offices (Millan, Italy). Served on the Treasury/ Finance and the Chargeback Taskforce Committees identifying and implementing business opportunities. Liaison for due diligence with LVMH for acquisition of business.
Apparel Group Controller (Men’s, Women’s, Accessories, Licensing, Public Relations and Foreign offices.) (1999-2000)
Divisional Controller (Shoes, Accessories & Home Furnishings Divisions) (1996- 1999)

Deborah Gargiulo