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I’ve delivered $50M+ in enterprise value by transforming how organizations operate—from Fortune 100s to PE roll-ups to VC-backed startups. My track record spans 20+ years co-creating products, aligning service design, product and client-facing teams, turning chaos into executable strategic roadmaps for growth. I specialize in the field that most consultants avoid: bridging the gap between C-suite vision and ground-level execution. Cornell MBA, certified in information management, fluent in both boardroom politics and street Spanish of Mexico City. I’ve led transformations across global corporates, middle market private equity portfolios, and family businesses where every decision is personal. What makes me different? I don’t just diagnose problems; I roll up my sleeves as a player-coach and fix them alongside your team. My particular set of skills acquired over a very long career: spotting missing puzzle pieces which harsh the vibe, then mobilizing cross-functional teams accountable for execution and delivery of solutions. I build leadership cultures where people “read the room, know what time it is, and understand the assignment.” My teams are joyful colleagues and ruthless about chasing results. I have high conviction that real innovation requires vulnerability, and lasting change happens when sunk costs, egos, and motivated reasoning are managed effectively. If you need a pathfinder to navigate hard (strategy, operations) and soft problems (culture, alignment), let’s talk. Kolbe: 7364 PRINT: 7-4 ⁂