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Experienced CFO and M&A Strategist
CFO | M&A Leader | Regional Finance Strategist
Singapore, Asia-Pacific
Description
This executive is a seasoned finance leader with nearly two decades of international expertise across APAC, Europe, and North America. Skilled in managing finance functions for private equity-backed and publicly listed organizations, they have led complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, developing financial architectures that drive profitability and strategic expansion. Known for combining hands-on rigor with strategic insight, this professional excels at bridging operational excellence with corporate growth initiatives. They thrive in diverse cultural environments, bringing clarity, discipline, and partnership to senior leadership teams.
Key Roles
- •Currently leads multi-country finance operations and M&A integrations as regional CFO at a PE-backed technology portfolio company
- •Successfully closed over a dozen acquisitions and multiple divestitures across APAC, US, and Europe, totaling significant deal volumes and workforce expansions
- •Managed some of the largest divestiture and acquisition transactions involving sizable teams and multi-million valuations
- •Directed major IPO and acquisition projects for leading financial services firms in Asia and Europe
- •Conducted extensive commercial and financial due diligence projects for multi-billion-dollar deals at top-tier consulting firms
- •Progressed from audit to due diligence early in career, building a strong foundation in financial rigor and governance
Focus Areas
Financial LeadershipM&A Strategy & ExecutionIntegration & TransformationOperational ExcellenceStakeholder ManagementCross-Border Finance
Industries
TechnologyEngineering ServicesFinancial ServicesInsuranceConsulting
Geographical Coverage
Asia-PacificEuropeNorth AmericaChina
Stage
GrowthTransformationPE-Backed Scale-upsLarge Enterprise
Personal Interests
TravelCross-cultural ExperiencesEconomicsLanguages
Certifications
Advanced Finance and Accounting Diploma – FranceMaster’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from a Top European Business School (Valedictorian)
Meet Me
Hi, I’m an experienced finance executive who combines technical rigor with strategic partnership alongside investors and leadership teams to drive growth, profitability, and successful acquisition integration. Having worked extensively across Europe, China, and Asia-Pacific, I thrive in multicultural environments where finance acts as a key driver of transformation. I enjoy developing financial frameworks that support scalable business models while ensuring operational integrity and stakeholder confidence.
Personas
The Strategic CFO
- •Oversees regional finance operations across multiple countries with a strong focus on governance and operational excellence
- •Balances strategic priorities with detailed financial oversight to maximize profitability
- •Collaborates closely with investors and executives to enable sustainable growth and operational efficiency
Superpowers
Superpowers not available
Sweet Spot
This operator excels at the nexus of corporate finance, M&A strategy, and cross-border integrations. Most impactful in scenarios involving scaling through acquisitions, organizational transformation, or where robust regional finance leadership is required to align operations with investor and corporate objectives.
Functional Skills
M&A Strategy & Execution
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Deal Structuring & Negotiation- Led multiple acquisitions involving structuring and negotiating share and asset deals across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.
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Due Diligence- Managed financial and commercial due diligence engagements assessing target viability, risks, and synergies at leading advisory firms.
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Post-Merger Integration- Coordinated integration of acquired entities into parent companies’ financial and operational frameworks.
Finance Leadership
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FP&A & Business Partnering- Provided strategic insights to regional executives, driving informed decision-making and enhanced business performance.
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Financial Operations- Oversaw audits, compliance, payroll, and supplier operations across multiple international entities.
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Operational Optimization- Streamlined financial processes to reduce expenses and improve EBITDA through greater efficiency.
International Expansion
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Cross-Border Finance Experience- Built and strengthened finance capabilities across multinational settings in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.
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Entity Setup & Scaling- Established regional legal and financial entities, supporting complex tax and financial structuring requirements.
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Stakeholder Management- Engaged effectively with CEOs, CFOs, investors, auditors, and tax authorities to align financial strategies.
User Manual
Best engaged early in strategic discussions, this professional values clarity and alignment on objectives but thrives with the autonomy to apply practical solutions. Integrates rapidly into cross-cultural, executive-level environments and works well with leaders and investors who regard finance as both a governance function and a strategic partner.
Focus Areas
Financial LeadershipM&A Strategy & ExecutionIntegration & TransformationOperational ExcellenceStakeholder ManagementCross-Border Finance
Industries
TechnologyEngineering ServicesFinancial ServicesInsuranceConsulting
Geographical Coverage
Asia-PacificEuropeNorth AmericaChina
Stage
GrowthTransformationPE-Backed Scale-upsLarge Enterprise
Personal Interests
TravelCross-cultural ExperiencesEconomicsLanguages
Certifications
Advanced Finance and Accounting Diploma – FranceMaster’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from a Top European Business School (Valedictorian)