Jim Palmer

Vice President Global FP&A and Operations | Driving Corporate Investment Strategy & EBITDA Growth | Global Digital Infrastructure

Role
Vice President, Business Finance for Global Operations at American Tower
Location
Boston, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Jim Palmer

Infrastructure-Focused Operating Executive with 15+ years of experience driving value creation and operational scalability across global digital asset portfolios. Expert in executing investment theses through rigorous financial governance, currently directing the strategic deployment of over $2.5 billion in global capital and operating expenditures to maximize ROIC and asset yield. Proven track record of optimizing P&L performance for multi-billion dollar recurring rental revenue portfolios, negotiating large-scale national commitments that secure long-term cash flow stability. Combines deep expertise in corporate development and finance with hands-on operational leadership, enabling seamless integration of growth strategies with disciplined cost management to sustain EBITDA expansion in complex, capital-intensive markets.

Experience

  1. Vice President, Business Finance for Global Operations

    American Tower

    Jun 2024 — Present · US

    Responsible for building and developing a global business finance function supporting the COO and a new globalized operations platform.• Improving cost discipline, expanding EBITDA/AFFO margins, and enhancing portfolio profitability through analytics, KPI development, capital allocation governance, and operational and financial strategy.• Manages $1.5B+ in OpEx and $1B+ in CapEx.

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