Chief Executive Officer Resume
Name: Jonathan M. Edwards
Phone: (555) 1234567
Email: [email protected]
Location: New York, NY
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanedwards
Portfolio: jonathanedwardsleadership.com
Professional Summary
Visionary and results-driven Executive Leader with over 22 years of experience shaping global strategy, scaling
multi-billion-dollar enterprises, and delivering shareholder value. Expert in aligning corporate goals with market
opportunities, leading digital and operational transformation, and driving growth through innovation and M&A. Trusted
advisor to boards, investors, and executive teams with a proven track record in business transformation, high-growth
leadership, and strategic execution.
Core Competencies
- Corporate Strategy & Growth Leadership
- M&A / Capital Raising / IPO Readiness
- P&L Oversight & Operational Scaling
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Global Market Expansion
- Organizational Restructuring
- Governance & Board Relations
- C-Level Team Development
Professional Experience
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Ardentix Global Inc. | New York, NY
Jan 2018 - Present
- Led company-wide strategic planning and execution, resulting in $200M+ top-line growth in 5 years.
- Developed and launched enterprise digital strategy that cut OPEX by 20% and positioned company for IPO-readiness.
- Orchestrated 3 strategic acquisitions and entered 4 new markets, boosting global presence by 65%.
- Built the Corporate Development function, raising $85M in Series D funding through private equity channels.
- Partnered with CEO and board on governance, ESG integration, and long-term shareholder engagement initiatives.
Chief Operating Officer
Trinity Global Holdings | Austin, TX
Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
- Drove operational transformation that lowered costs by 25% while improving customer satisfaction by 38%.
- Managed global operations across five divisions with $750M P&L responsibility.
- Oversaw ERP implementation and real-time reporting systems, accelerating decision-making cycles by 50%.
- Strengthened vendor and partner ecosystem, improving contract ROI and reducing supplier risk exposure.
President - North America Operations
Vertex Solutions Group | Chicago, IL
Mar 2009 - Jul 2013
- Grew revenue 3x to $600M across 12 U.S. and Canadian sites, with 20% CAGR.
- Launched two flagship business lines, capturing 35% of a new client segment within 18 months.
- Reduced time-to-market for new offerings by over 40% through agile operations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Built and led a team of 1,200+ with high retention and leadership development benchmarks.
Director, Global Strategy & Investments
Catalyst International | Boston, MA
May 2004 - Feb 2009
- Guided 7+ acquisitions worth $1.2B+, directly improving revenue growth and EBITDA margins.
- Established new market strategies for LATAM and APAC, leading to successful product launches in both regions.
- Delivered board presentations and led cross-border diligence during capital raise and expansion efforts.
Education
Harvard Business School - MBA, Strategy & Finance
Yale University - B.A., Political Economy
Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified Corporate Director - NACD
- Member - Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)
- Member - World Economic Forum (Executive Roundtable)
Board Memberships & Advisory Roles
- Chairman, Apex CleanTech (since 2022)
- Strategic Advisor, CoreInsight Analytics
- Board Member, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Council
Languages
- English (native)
- Spanish (fluent)
- French (conversational)
Achievements & Recognition
- Fortune "Top 100 Executive Leaders Under 50" (2023)
- Deloitte Insight Award - Best Business Transformation (2022)
- Led IPO strategy that contributed to $1.1B pre-market valuation
