Cornell S. Hazelton
Guiding Companies to Achieve Strategic Growth | Strategy & Growth Executive | Capital Raising | M&A Advisor | Operator | EBITDA Growth | Board Director | Mentor
- Role
- Managing Director at Delmorgan & Co
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cornell S. Hazelton
Mr. Hazelton is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of visionary leadership, strategic expertise, and a deep commitment to guiding long-term growth. Known for his bold, focused, and results-oriented approach, he excels at distilling complex challenges, identifying key value drivers, and crafting high-impact strategies that drive revenue growth & profitability, cost efficiency, and scalable expansion. His initiatives have generated billions in strategic value and capital across diverse industries by aligning growth strategy, operational execution, and capital mobilization.With broad sector experience spanning startups and middle market companies, to large multinationals, Mr. Hazelton has successfully tackled critical business challenges, including strategic misalignment, capital inefficiencies, and leadership development. He is a servant leader and talent builder who empowers cross-functional teams and fosters high-performance cultures anchored in collaboration, accountability, and customer success.Select Career Achievements:• Raised over $6 billion of capital across varying market caps• Achieved 10% annual revenue growth and enhanced the operational efficiency of a $70M P&L; Increased NOI margin from 3.5% to over 6% within nine months• Secured $30M of enterprise-wide cost savings at a global point-of-sale terminal manufacturer, leading to $75M in working capital improvements• Managed the commercial P&L of a $450M development firm, delivering 9% EBITDA growth• Extensive Big 4 consulting experience spanning 3 continents, leading remote teams and executing strategy and transformation projects that delivered over $18 billion of strategic and financial valueHis commitment extends beyond career; actively mentoring young adults and professionals to help ensure they have equitable access to social justice and education. As Chair of ‘Give Back’ efforts for an executive network, he champions its \"Pay it Forward\" culture, reflecting his core values of integrity, courage, perseverance, excellence, & service.Leadership Competencies: Business Strategy • Operations • P&L Management • EBITDA Growth • Revenue Optimization • Capital Raising • Relationship Management • Investment Banking • Private Equity • Venture Capital • M&A • Advisory • Strategic Partnerships • Business Development • Team & Talent Development • Process Improvement • Business Transformation • Collaboration • Customer Service
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
A leading global investment bank with over $300 billion of successful transactions in over 80 countries, DelMorgan’s Investment Banking professionals have worked on some of the most challenging, most rewarding and highest profile transactions in the U.S. and around the globe. I focus on driving strategic growth, fostering innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our core competencies include-Raising capital for companies looking to grow their operations or expand their shareholder base-M&A involving acquisitions or divestitures-Strategic advisory including restructuring, shareholder relations, and financial advisory-Fairness/Valuation opinions.
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
Executive Master of Business Administration - MBA
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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