General Counsel
United Franchise Group
USA
Throughout my career, I’ve proactively led initiatives aimed at enhancing organisational performance and fostering a culture of excellence, setting new benchmarks for individuals, teams, and companies alike. Drawing on my expertise in operational excellence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fiscal governance, risk management, and business development, I’ve confidently navigated a diverse array of legal landscapes and complexities.
My proactive leadership approach is best illustrated by my consistent track record of taking charge of critical functions. This is evident in my repeated initiative and success in leading in-house M&A operations, which has resulted in significant cost savings and highlights my unwavering dedication to delivering tangible value and fostering organisational success.
A passionate and dedicated catalyst for both growth and excellence, I actively seek opportunities to inspire and empower teams, leadership, and companies to stive for excellence. By cultivating a collaborative and results-oriented environment, I instil and inspire a shared sense of purpose and motivation among team members, which has translated into high performance, quality, and outcomes.
I am a strong advocate for continuous improvement, known for not only setting the bar higher and higher but supporting and mentoring teams to reach goals and exceed expectations as a united force.
BUSINESS IMPACT & AWARDS
✦ Transformational Acquisitions: Extensive M&A leadership experience, delivering unmatched value and cost-savings through in-house counsel
✦ Leadership and Mentorship: Coached, mentored, and developed multiple teams to excel and promoted individuals to leadership; inspired a culture rooted in teamwork, growth, and continuous improvement
✦ Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Provided business-focused legal guidance, managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse legal issues and projects to drive sustainable growth and innovation
✦ Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers Awards: Rising Star in Litigation: Construction Litigation (2017-2019) & Business Litigation (2013-2016)
✦ Corporate Awards: Most Valuable Player Award (2022), CEO Award (2020), Rookie of the Year Award (2019)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & VALUE
✦ Strategic Planning and Execution
✦ International & National Litigation
✦ Attorney & Legal Team Leadership
✦ Coaching, Mentoring & Career Development
✦ Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
✦ Risk Management
✦ Commercial Negotiation / Contract Negotiation and Management
✦ Communication / Collaboration
✦ Budget / P&L Management