Laura Shaff

About Laura Shaff

Energetic results-driven executive with extensive experience in both private and public companies. Established track record of success in all areas of operations, logistics, manufacturing, accounting and finance including SEC reporting, budgeting and planning, systems integration, 3PL and owned distribution and warehousing, staff development and consolidations. An MBA with excellent leadership, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. A talent for maintaining high quality and a proven ability to work effectively with senior management, boards, clients and staff. Strong experience raising capital in venture equity, venture debt, private equity and bank credit lines.• Metrics-driven and service-oriented approach focused on execution and continuous improvement • Committed to achieving desired results with a high standard of professional and personal integrity• Strong problem solver with demonstrated ability to build teams, lead and manage• Strong business acumen including ability to initiate and evaluate business strategies that result in leading the organization efficiently, effectively and with acceptable risk• Hands-on, highly operational with experience across all departmental functions• Industry experience across Technology, Retail, Consumer Package Goods, Distribution & ManufacturingSpecialties: • Financial reporting • Investor relations • Raising capital: equity and debt • Budgeting and forecasting • Business modeling • Audit management • Staff development • Contract negotiation • Mergers, acquisitions and due diligence

Experience

1. President

   OSEA Malibu

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

  MBA, Business Management

  1995 — 1997

• California State University, Fullerton

  BA, Accounting

Skills

• Private Equity
• Strategic Planning
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Financial Reporting
• Executive Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Analytics
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Finance
• Forecasting
• Venture Capital
• Business Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Investor Relations
• Accounting