Keith Belair

About Keith Belair

With an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving growth and profitability within private equity-owned companies, I have multidisciplinary expertise in corporate transactions, cultural transformations, financial and operational processes, and business turnaround. I endeavor to be a servant leader and focus on developing talent, building strong relationships, and advocating for my team and customers. Ultimately, my job is to help the people I lead to become the best that they can be.I presently serve as CEO of Drake Automotive Group, where I define and lead all strategic and operational aspects for this manufacturer of reproduction automotive parts. I was recruited by the company’s board of directors to energize their portfolio and drive growth and profitability. I exceeded expectations and over delivered on my goals, scaling the company 300%. Some of my critical achievements include the following:• Tripling revenue and EBITDA for all Drake Automotive entities. • Delivering $6M in additional EBITDA profitability to Shelby American by reducing labor and process costs, selling underperforming subsidiary businesses, and establishing strict financial oversight.• Leading initiatives establishing Shelby as a global leader in American high-performance vehicles. My greatest success has been in communicating and leading the strategic vision for transformation and success, guiding teams through challenge and change, and achieving the goals that I set for the organization.If you would like to connect, please contact me at k••••••••@yahoo.com. Core Competencies: Team Building & DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsContinuous ImprovementMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ManagementBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementStrategic Planning

Experience

1. Managing Director, Portfolio Operations

   Crown Capital

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Manage portfolio company operations for Crown Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies across North America.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

Skills

• Executive Management
• Financial Services
• Sales
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Acquisition Integration
• Sales Management
• Financial Audits
• Accounting
• Forecasting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Human Resources
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Mergers
• Finance
• Auditing
• P&L Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• International Project Management