Alex Marinescu
President, COO & Member, Board of Directors @Futures Fins
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WORK HISTORY
President, COO & Member, Board of Directors @Futures Fins
Huntington Beach, CA, US
Futures Fins: 8-figure, privately held, market-leading, global manufacturer and distributor of performance surfboard fins and mounting systems. Partner with CEO/Founder to translate vision and competitive advantage into strategy and operating plans. Lead execution, 9-person management team, and 45-person organization.• Built brand that delivers unmatched performance to customers ranging from devoted lifestylists to the World Surfing League Champion and 90%+ of global, Big Wave surfers. • Achieved 15%, 4-year compound annual revenue growth rate. Scaled domestic manufacturing and sustained growth through pandemic. Increased EBITDA 300%.• Grew global market share 80%, from 25% to 45%. • Used design thinking to lead creation, evolution, and execution of product innovation road map. Launched 10 new SKU’s in 3 new product categories, including 2 patented technologies. • Made sales channel and inbound/outbound supply chain adjustments that increased inventory turns 400% and accounted for 50% of EBTIDA growth.• Strengthened balance sheet, including 70% reduction in outstanding debt. • Recruited/developed agile organization that has embraced surf culture and actualized FF’s vision and values in its products, customer experiences, and financial performance.
EDUCATION
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
MBA
USC Marshall School of Business
Graduate-Level Certificate, Financial Analysis & Valuation
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Certificate, Negotiation
USC Marshall School of Business
MS, Finance
DeVry University
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Certificate, Leadership/Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEX MARINESCU
Seasoned executive and board member with over 20 years of experience in consumer goods and domestic manufacturing using advanced composite materials. Proven track record of driving growth, improving financial performance and building successful teams. Experience includes leading start-ups and growth-stage companies, turning around underperforming businesses, and navigating crisis management.As President of Futures Fins, a global market-leading branded manufacturer of performance surfboard fins and mounting systems using advanced composite materials, spearheaded significant growth by scaling domestic manufacturing. Achieved a 15% CAGR while also increasing EBITDA by 300%. Played a key role in doubling the company\'s global market share, strengthening its balance sheet and upgrading manufacturing capabilities.Background that includes designing and executing successful competitive strategies, and deep expertise in finance and operations. Now seeking new opportunities to serve on the board of directors of companies in similar fields to help drive their success and growth.Email: a••••••••@gmail.com
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