Jim Gerberman

About Jim Gerberman

Why you would want me in your foxhole: 1) I\'ll tell you what you need to know.rather than what you may want to hear; 2) I\'m competent, experienced & driven.will get the job done;3) I anticipate, think creatively & persevere.won\'t let distractions or obstacles keep us from success. Extensively networked and impactful deal maker. Enthusiastic, empathic and creative adviser. Proven business leader with multiple successes as President/CEO/GM of technology companies.Known for transforming businesses by building value in turnarounds and by growing market share under intense competition. Comprehensive & direct experience in all aspects of acquisitions: strategic planning, assessment, negotiations, due diligence, post-acquisition integration. Has done both buy-side & sell-side deals. Has worked in and with small & large multi-national companies- private & public.Career highlights include: MARKET SHARE GROWTH: Nearly tripled the size of the business in a highly competitive market with overall growth in single digits.resulting in acquisition by the market leader.BUSINESS UNIT TURNAROUND: Turnaround of businesses that were losing money- achieving profitability & positive cash flow in 12-18 months.MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Led corporate acquisition team, developed and implemented strategy leading to successful acquisition and integration of acquired companies. Directly involved in all phases of M&A.Unsolicited feedback re: FIRST IMPRESSIONS\"I like that you are direct, focused, incisive.\"\"Your candid feedback was refreshing and appreciated.\"\"I like how you cut to the chase.a good quality in an Investment Banker.\"\"Competent. Good person. Collaborative. Contributory. Trustworthy. I could keep going.\"\"I really like how your mind works.you ask good questions.\"

Experience

1. Chairman, Aerospace, Defense and Government (Adg) Industry Practice Group (Ipg)

   Corporate Finance Associates

   Sep 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   CFA\'s Industry Practice Groups bring critical mass (former C-level executives with related operational industry experience) and focus towards serving our clients\' needs in these identified industry verticals. By developing and disseminating thought leadership, combined with the firm\'s extensive global footprint as a FINRA- registered Investment Banking and independent entity, our capabilities and service are unmatched elsewhere.

Education

• St.Edward's University

  MBA, Business

  1980 — 1983

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering

  1971 — 1975

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Ph.D., Management Science/ Operations Research

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Valuation
• Contract Negotiations
• Portfolio Management
• Mergers
• Decision Making
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Emerging Markets
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Business Valuation
• Divestitures
• Investments
• Business Growth
• Private Equity
• Sales Management
• Business Turnaround
• Project Implementation
• Venture Capital
• Acquisition Integration
• Capital
• Multi-Site Management
• Joint Ventures
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Executive Management
• Lbo
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Product Development
• Budgets
• Finance
• Budgeting
• Management
• Business Development
• Capital Raising
• M&a Experience
• Team Leadership
• Restructuring
• Investment Banking