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Kelly Cornelis
Board Member & Investor | Audit Committee | M&A | Qualified Financial Expert | Exit Planning | Food & Beverage Industry
Kelly Cornelis is a highly experienced Private Equity Chief Operating Officer (COO) and board member known for his expertise in assisting family-owned and PE-backed companies to grow through channel expansion and strategic acquisitions. With a proven track record as a board advisor for over 15 private equity-backed firms, Kelly excels in developing growth strategies, exit planning, CEO succession planning, management team enhancement, acquisition integration, and fundraising. He actively collaborates with high-growth companies, providing hands-on guidance in executing strategic acquisitions, technology investments, facility expansions, and the automation of manufacturing processes. Kelly is also a qualified financial expert with a notable background in serving as an Audit Chair. His industry focus spans across food and beverage, consumer goods, marketing, and business services, where he is renowned for his collaborative, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
