Gina Blackley
General Manager of Integration @Cordance
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager of Integration @Cordance
Serve as the enterprise-wide integration leader responsible for translating Cordance’s investment thesis into measurable business outcomes. Partner with divisional GMs, Finance, GTM, and Shared Services to execute value-creation plans and ensure post-acquisition success across a growing portfolio of software companies.Key Leadership Scope• Go-to-Market Readiness: Align acquired businesses to Cordance’s GTM model—pricing, enablement, communications, and revenue operations.• Investment Case Execution: Drive value realization across revenue growth, cost optimization, and capability building.• Integration PMO & Governance: Lead the central PMO, establishing repeatable frameworks for milestones, dependencies, and executive reporting.• Leadership Onboarding: Prepare acquired and new leaders for success by aligning culture, cadence, and operating models.• Performance & Forecasting: Oversee KPI dashboards, scorecards, and pipeline processes to enhance predictability and post-integration stability.Select Achievements• Built and institutionalized Cordance’s Integration Governance Model, defining cadence, metrics, and executive accountability across functions.• Drove GTM integration across acquired businesses, aligning pricing, enablement, and customer communications to accelerate revenue realization and cross-sell opportunities.• Operationalized Investment Case Tracking, linking integration milestones, synergy levers, and board-level reporting.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University
Master's Accounting
North Carolina State University
BS Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT GINA BLACKLEY
I’m an enterprise operator who owns post-acquisition outcomes—helping businesses scale through growth, change, and complexity. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, I bring a practical, hands-on understanding of how companies actually run, from founder-led environments to global enterprises.My work sits at the intersection of M&A, operations, and value creation, with a focus on what happens after the deal closes. I partner closely with executive teams and acquired leaders to build operating cadence, leadership alignment, and scalable execution models that drive sustained performance well beyond transition. I’ve spent my career translating deal strategy into operating reality—coaching leaders, strengthening decision-making discipline, and establishing governance and execution rhythms that enable growth without chaos. While I’m deeply experienced in post-acquisition integration, my broader focus is on building repeatable operating systems and developing leaders who can scale inside complex, multi-business environments.I thrive in fast-moving settings where priorities compete and clarity matters. Known as an “organizer of chaos,” I bring structure, focus, and pragmatism to moments of change—helping teams manage capacity, align around what matters most, and deliver measurable outcomes.Select highlights-15+ years owning post-close execution across public and private companies in high-growth environments-Led post-acquisition execution across 40+ acquisitions, maintaining >90% employee and leadership retention-Built and scaled repeatable integration and operating frameworks supporting multiple concurrent transactions-Enabled sustained growth through disciplined execution, leadership alignment, and operating rigorI’m passionate about connecting strategy to execution, developing leaders through periods of change, and building operating environments that unlock durable value. I enjoy connecting with executives, operators, and investors focused on scaling businesses through thoughtful execution and long-term performance.Contact me at: r••••••••@gmail.com
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