Forrest Roush
Business Growth and Leadership Executive
- Role
- Vice President, Business Development at Xdemics Corporation
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Forrest Roush
Thank you for visiting my profile. Upon review you will note that I am an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience driving growth and transformation across organizations. My passion is in scaling businesses—whether building from the ground up or expanding the top line of established operations—always with a focus on optimizing the P&L. Prior experiences have included business development (acquisitions, joint development, venture investments, divestitures, partnerships, etc.), manufacturing operations leadership (startup and established), and product / business management, I excel in navigating diverse organizational complexities, from serving as a functional leader in large, matrixed environments to acting as an independent consultant for Private Equity firms and advising small, two-person startups.Highly adept at navigating complex business landscapes, I analyze challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that drive operational excellence and improve the bottom line. With a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, my focus is identifying areas for growth and improvement and leveraging financial insights for strategic decision-making. I lead by example, inspiring my team to achieve their highest potential, performance, and dedication, always emphasizing integrity, quality and a focus on the customer.My core competencies include: Business Development and Growth | Strategy Development and Execution | Team Leadership and Coaching | Acquisitions Divestitures Licensing Partnerships | P&L Accountability | Program Management | Continuous Process Improvement | Cross-functional Collaboration | Cost Optimization | Finance and Business Acumen
Experience
Vice President, Business Development
Jul 2025 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US
Develop and execute XDemics’ commercial strategy, aligning business development initiatives with overall growth objectives. Identify and prioritize strategic markets and partnership opportunities, leading end-to-end engagement from initial outreach through negotiation and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to refine the company’s positioning and value proposition across key segments in biotech, pharma, and academia.
Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Manufacturing Technology Managment
Skills
- Program Management
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategy
- Procurement
- Engineering
- Financial Modeling
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Market Research
- Process Improvement
- Supply Chain
- R&D
- Business Strategy
- Managerial Finance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
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