John Canniffe
Co-founder of Exeo Advisors and ExitEngine |Co-Host of the Exit Engine Podcast | I help business owners, founders and entrepreneurs improve, grow and sell their businesses. |
- Role
- Co-founder, COO and CFO at Exeo Advisors
- Location
- New Providence, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Canniffe
Global Operations & Strategy Executive | Chief Operating OfficerI am a visionary executive with over 20 years of experience scaling business lines and optimizing complex organizations within the Real Estate, FinTech, and Financial Services sectors. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between financial rigor and product innovation to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.Throughout my career, I have served as a trusted advisor to Boards and founders, helping them navigate high-stakes digital transformations, organizational restructuring, and value maximization. As the former COO of Houlihan Lawrence, I oversaw operations and finance for one of the largest residential brokerages in the NYC area, managing 25+ offices and achieving significant cost savings through strategic regionalization.Core Areas of Impact:• Operational Excellence: Proven track record in streamlining technology infrastructure, managing P&L, and leading change initiatives that increase sales volume and ROI.• M&A & Integration: Expert in the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and valuation to post-merger integration and operational normalization.• Strategic Leadership: Skilled in organizational design, board governance, and developing high-performing teams across finance, HR, and marketing.• Innovation & Growth: Experienced in launching digital referral solutions and modernizing listing platforms to enhance customer experience and market share.Currently, as Co-Founder, COO, and CFO of Exit Engine and Exeo Advisors, I lead operations and client strategy to help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and prepare for successful exits. I thrive in environments where I can leverage data-driven forecasting and practical advisory to solve complex business challenges.
Experience
Co-founder, COO and CFO
Mar 2024 — Present · US
I help business owners, founders and entrepreneurs create more valuable businesses with help from like minded people.
Education
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English and Political Science
1997
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
2009
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Building
- Management
- Market Research
- Strategic Partnerships
- Sales Leads
- Automation
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Development
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Quantitative Research
- Coaching
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Lead Generation
- Integration
- Affinity Groups
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Strategy
- Partner Management
- Digital Strategy
- Finance
- Executive Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Selling
- Start-Ups
- Operations Management
- Enterprise Software
- Leadership
- Financial Modeling
- Business Analysis
- Mergers & Acquisitions
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