J. Hunter Crute

About J. Hunter Crute

Offers extensive experience in senior leadership and consulting roles, driving business and product development as well as cultural change. Excels in guiding programs from concept to launch. Adept at building C-level partnerships and cross-cultural teams for high-profile organizations. Skilled in identifying trends and designing/executing strategically planned initiatives. Capable of overcoming challenges, solving complex problems, and making sound decisions under pressure. Broad commercial and operational background in the telecommunications, software, and commercial banking industries has encompassed:Strategic Planning & Analysis ~ Business Strategy, Innovation & Transformation ~ Startup Operations ~ M&A Financial Analysis & Management ~ Budgeting Cash Flow Planning ~ Contract Negotiations Board & Shareholder Relations ~ Sales & Growth Management ~ Leadership Training & Development Performance Measurement ~ Project Management ~ Corporate Communications ~ Quality Assurance ~ ISO, GMP & UL Best Practices ~ Efficiency Improvement

Experience

1. Co-founder Chief Executive Officer

   Bevx Co, Inc

   Apr 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   BevX is an experienced team of entrepreneurs bringing to market a family of consumer appliances that improve the home beverage experience for consumers of wine, ready-to-drink cocktails, cold brew coffee, and craft beer. Our team members have direct experience in launching and operating successful businesses, product innovation and development, crowdfunding, launching new consumer products, and managing manufacturing and supply chain.

Education

• Wake Forest University

  Graduate Degree in Corporate Financial Analysis, The Babcock Graduate School of Management

  1983 — 1985

• Catawba College

  BA, Economics & Finance

  1978 — 1979

• University of Lynchburg

  Accounting and Business/Management

  1976 — 1977

• Rutgers University

  Stonier Graduate School of Banking

  1984 — 1986

• University of Oklahoma

  National Comercial Lending School, Corporate Banking

  1982 — 1982

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Angel Investing
• Commercialization
• Due Diligence
• Product Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Soccer Coaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Executive Coaching
• Venture Capital
• Business Strategy
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Product Marketing
• Saas
• Sales
• Corporate Development
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• International Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Team Building
• Management Consulting
• Strategy
• Strategic Alliances
• Executive Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sports Coaching
• Marketing Strategy
• Community Service