Ben Cohara

About Ben Cohara

Talented business development, finance, and strategy leader with proven success creating and launching new initiatives. Exceptional relationship builder recognized for developing strategic partnerships that create mutual value and drive superior results. Trusted visionary with the ability to energize teams, partner cross-functionally, and influence at all levels.Key competencies include:• Business development• Finance• Strategy• Corporate development• Investor relations• Sales• Marketing• Relationship management• Contract negotiation• Business case analysis• Financial modeling• Business valuation• Project management• Strategic partnerships• Strategic development• Leadership• Licensing• Banking

Experience

1. Director Finance & Business Development

   Bluescope Properties Group

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Finance, business development, and strategy leader of 7-person team delivering $30M annual EBIT. Develop and implement the financial, growth, and tax strategy.Lead all financial planning and analysis, financial accounting and reporting, financial modeling, company audits and compliance, cash management, payments and collections, banking relationships, and risk management.Identify and evaluate markets/sites, lead due diligence and proforma modeling, negotiate purchase and lease agreements, monitor construction, market, and sell completed developments. Partner with Butler and Varco Pruden Builders to pursue Build-to-Suit and spec development opportunities.

Education

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Accounting

  2004 — 2005

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA), Finance & Banking

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Business Case
• Business Model Development
• Software
• Mobile Devices
• New Venture Development
• Financial Modeling
• Digital
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Digital Strategy
• Private Equity
• Licensing Negotiations
• Business Development
• Joint Ventures
• Fundraising
• Mobile Applications
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Mobile Advertising
• Digital Media
• Strategic Alliances
• Business Strategy
• Board Relations
• Strategy
• Mobile Payments
• Networking
• Software License Agreements
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Investment Banking
• Sales
• Corporate Development
• Software Solution Sales
• Wireless
• Venture Capital
• Finance
• Process Improvement