Edward Rerisi — CEO
Seasoned operator and general manager with an engineering degree, an MBA and extensive hands-on leadership experience. Ability to lead across multiple business functions, create functions from scratch and establish lasting processes for sustainable growth within emerging businesses. Tackled countless problems within both young and mature operating environments. Capable of recruiting, leading and mentoring teams; negotiating with clients, vendors, landlords and financing partners and; manage businesses for profitability and growth. • Expand from US into multiple global markets • Accelerate growth with new product/service lines that generate predictable, recurring revenue. • Analyze, raise funding for, acquire and integrate acquisition candidates • Establish functions from scratch–Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and HR • Present clear picture of businesses’ health by building rigorous quant models, budgets, and KPIs • Create order out of chaos and enable rational decision-making with data-driven reporting and analyses • Equally adept at managing people and operations. Treat employees and clients with respect and appreciation of diverse perspectives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Market Research and Financial Strategy.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 25 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Financial Planning
Career Highlights
- Led company growth from startup to global player.
- Achieved 6x revenue growth without external funding.
- Established key business functions from scratch.
Work Experience
ABI Research
Adviser & Acting CFO (0 mo)
Chief Operating Officer (20 yrs 1 mo)
Vice President, Research (2 yrs 1 mo)
Senior Analyst (10 mos)
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant (8 mos)
Dayton T. Brown, Inc.
Project Engineer (1 yr)
C.R. Cushing & Co.
Naval Architect (1 yr)
Education
MBA at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
BS at Webb Institute