Erna Talapan, MBA

Erna Talapan is a seasoned Strategy and Operations Management Executive with expertise in Business Leadership, Strategy Development, Operational Efficiency, and Financial Accountability.

With over 18 years of experience in global organizations, Erna has a strong background in strategy and operations, particularly in managing M&A transactions to drive synergies and operational efficiency.

She excels in executing global transformational initiatives, running complex global programs, and focusing on organizational effectiveness by harmonizing people, processes, and technology.

Erna's skills cover various areas including Business Strategy, Strategic Profitability Planning, Operational Efficiency, Business Processes, Strategic Transformation & Change, Organizational Effectiveness, M&A driven Operational Integration, Financial Statement / Month Close, and Financial Planning & Analysis.

Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, a BBA in Finance from Temple University, and studies in Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication (English, German, and Italian) at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).

Erna's professional journey includes roles such as Vice President in Private Equity Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer in North America for Investment Management at Morgan Stanley, Director positions in Investment Management Operations and Finance, Operations Manager at PwC, and various managerial positions in finance and accounting at prestigious organizations like BackOps Inc., HouseFix, Oracle.

Throughout her career, Erna has demonstrated a passion for driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering organizational culture and effectiveness.