Harry Lynch

About Harry Lynch

An innovative and adaptable executive leader who remains creative, kind, and composed under pressure. The ability to manage fast-moving crisis response situations with strong communication skills and calm, measured, strategic actions. Proven expertise in building, managing, and inspiring international teams and partner organizations. Successfully raised $400M+ in critical capital funding. Experience leading, mentoring, and managing cross-functional senior teams. Skilled in cultivating relationships, fostering collaboration, and building trust, leading to mission-based investments by high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, government agencies, and elected officials. Steered the development, guiding, and execution of strategic plans with measurable KPIs and defined tactical initiatives. Deeply committed to aligning organizational vision, mission, and values. Experienced in consulting, staff development, and coaching diverse teams, building trust, and driving innovation. An effective communicator skilled at distilling complex ideas for diverse audiences. Emotionally intelligent, determined, and resilient in overcoming obstacles to achieve organizational success.CORE COMPETENCIES- Strategic Planning & Execution- Business Development & Growth- Operations Management- Team Building & Leadership- Networking with Corporate Partners and Government Leaders - Revenue Generation & Growth- P&L Budget Management- Diversity & Inclusion- Organizational Change ManagementNote Worthy Accomplishments- Raised the necessary capital to establish a nationally recognized sailing center and program (Sail Nauticus) focused on building self-esteem and teaching science, engineering, and mathematics to Historically Underserved youth K-8 in greater Hampton Roads, Virginia- Recruited and led the team that raised over $120M to grow the endowment, achieved accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums, and comprehensively restore a National Historic Landmark (Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - the former estate of the founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company)- Turned around an underperforming national 501C3 non-profit organization, streamlining three departments operating with conflicting missions into one coherent national communication and social media team. Established measurable impact expectations and goals, more than doubling weekly social media followers to over 1.5 million, and achieved 10% year-over-year revenue growth.Please contact me at h••••••••@gmail.com or 330/57•••22 for Executive Leadership, Strategy, and Operations Opportunities.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   One Tree Planted

   Dec 2023 — Present · US

   One Tree Planted is an international NGO called to reforestation\'s divine responsibility and focused mission. Our projects span the globe, transforming the chaos of potential into ordered partnerships with local organizations and communities, generating and creating meaningful impact on nature, people, and wildlife. I lead a diverse and devoted international team. They utilize their expertise and measure their success by diligently steering our efforts toward the good, the beautiful, and the carrying of our vision. A vision to properly orient human activity on a trajectory that utilizes the power of trees to sustain biodiversity, combat climate change, and ensure the well-being of life on Earth.

Education

• Cornell University

  Diversity and Inclusion - Executive Certification Program

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (BS) Horticulture, Horticulture and Landscape Design

• University of Delaware

  Master of Science - MS, Longwood Gardens Public Horticulture Administration & Museum Studies Fellowship

• University of Delaware

  Master of Science - MS, Public Administration

• University of Delaware

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Business/Managerial Economics and Museum Management

• The Wharton School

  Leading Organizational Change

• Harvard University

  Executive Leadership Program