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SWAT

President & Partner

ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Transformed a founder-led agency into a hybrid strategy, advisory, and investment platform serving brands, founders, and investors.

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1 HOTELS

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped shape the early growth of 1 Hotels, aligning brand, guest experience, and business strategy as the company expanded into a global hospitality platform.

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APPLE CARD x GOLDMAN SACHS

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped Goldman Sachs translate the early Apple Card vision into a compelling internal narrative that secured executive alignment.

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FURTUNA SKIN

President & Partner, SWAT

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped transform a founder-led skincare concept into a globally positioned luxury brand rooted in provenance, performance, and differentiation.

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VICKI’S TAP PUPS

Co-Founder & Strategic Partner

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped build the world's largest adult tap program, transforming a local studio into a multi-platform brand spanning events, publishing, and media.

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SWAT EQUITY

Managing Director & Partner

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped identify, invest in, and accelerate emerging consumer brands through one of the first venture funds embedded within a strategic advisory platform.

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30 e. 31

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped position a luxury residential development in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood by aligning architecture, experience, and market opportunity.

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BRITANNICA.COM

Account Supervisor, Deutsch NY

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Led a team to reposition Britannica from a traditional reference publisher into a culturally relevant platform built around ideas, expertise, and influence.

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ELEVEN by VENUS WILLIAMS

President & Partner, SWAT

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Repositioned the brand around a performance lifestyle platform that accelerated customer retention, conversion, and revenue growth.

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THE GREG NORMAN COMPANY

President & Partner, SWAT

ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Led a strategic transformation of the Greg Norman consumer portfolio, helping align business units, unlock enterprise value, and support the eventual sale to Authentic Brands Group.

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JOHN ALLAN’S

Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Sales

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped define the modern men's grooming category while building a national lifestyle brand spanning services, products, and retail partnerships.

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FTI CONSULTING

Managing Director, SVP Global Integrated Marketing

ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Unified more than 30 acquired firms under a single global platform that strengthened market presence, business development, and enterprise value

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MAD LOVE x TARGET

President & Partner, SWAT

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Developed a repositioning strategy that expanded the brand beyond footwear, creating a stronger platform for growth and future expansion.

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WHEELS UP

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped evolve Wheels Up from a disruptive aviation startup into a broader lifestyle platform positioned for successful IPO.

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U.S. TRUST x BANK OF AMERICA

SVP, Head of Branding

ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Led the repositioning of U.S. Trust ahead of acquisition and later led strategic integration efforts following Bank of America's $3.3 billion purchase.

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BACCARAT HOTEL

President & Partner, SWAT

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Refined the voice and positioning of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands to strengthen distinction and guest appeal.

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BONA FURTUNA

President & Partner, SWAT

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped transform a premium olive oil company into a broader culinary and lifestyle brand inspired by the vision of La Furtuna Estate.

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O’SHAUGHNESSY VENTURES

Strategic Advisor

FOUNDER-LED & EMERGING BRANDS

Helped shape the strategic architecture of a modern venture platform spanning investments, media, fellowships, and new business creation.

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TURNBERRY OCEAN CLUB

President & Partner, SWAT

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Helped sharpen positioning and market distinction for one of South Florida's most ambitious ultra-luxury residential developments.

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