Karla Horwitz

Karla Horwitz is an accomplished M&A Financial executive with a stellar 25-year career characterized by expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, deal negotiation, and team management.

She possesses a profound ability to manage the 'big picture' and drive change through meticulous planning, effective leadership, and a clear communication style.

Karla Horwitz has an extensive background encompassing strategic initiatives, rapid growth, financial management, consumer web, communities, high-tech/games/telecom, media/entertainment, commercial real estate, and International industries.

She has served as an Interim CFO/COO, engaged in financial consulting, and worked with private equity and venture capital-backed firms.

Karla has adeptly handled various transactions involving debt or equity financing, with deal sizes ranging from $500k to over $1 billion.

Her specialties include strategic planning, transaction readiness expertise, acquisition integration, and division spin-offs encompassing planning and valuation analysis.

Karla Horwitz has a solid track record in Cross-Border and International settings and has shared her insights as a guest lecturer in International Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Washington.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University, along with studies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and Central Bucks High School - West.

Karla has previously held significant roles at Merck, serving as a Senior Neuropsych Specialty Representative and a Senior Dermatology Sales Specialist.