Leslie Newton
Chief Administrative Officer @Evergreen Enterprises
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Administrative Officer @Evergreen Enterprises
Richmond, VA, US
Senior advisor to Owner, guiding strategic priorities, risk assessment and governance considerations. Oversee inventory sourcing/logistics, IT, and retail operations, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals.
EDUCATION
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business
BS - Accounting, Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT LESLIE NEWTON
I am a seasoned executive who thrives in times of challenge and transformation, bringing calm, clarity, and strategic foresight to the most complex situations. With decades of experience across finance, operations, and the full C-suite, I have guided companies through crises, turnarounds, high-growth expansions, and cultural, as well as digital transformations. My strength lies in asking the tough, strategic questions, seeing what others may miss, and building authentic relationships that foster trust and drive results. I aim to bring this perspective to boardrooms where thoughtful governance, prudent risk management, and growth-minded leadership are needed.Key Highlights• Proven crisis and transformation leadership – navigated financial, operational, market, and leadership crises, consistently restoring stability and charting a sustainable path forward.• Multi-faceted C-suite experience – served as CEO, CFO, COO, and President across industries, equally comfortable in public companies and entrepreneurial ventures.• Strategic risk assessor – adept at looking around corners, identifying hidden risks, and making tough calls when necessary.• Builder of trust-based partnerships – long-standing relationships with financial institutions, partners, and teams built on transparency, credibility, and authenticity.• Boardroom-ready perspective – extensive experience in governance and oversight, including working with diverse boards from large cooperatives to entrepreneurs.• Cross-functional leadership – led finance, HR, IT, supply chain, inventory, marketing, and operations, proving ability to drive results across disciplines.• Mentorship and team builder – developed high-performing executive teams, championed culture, and committed to mentoring others.• Agility in uncertainty – guided organizations through disruptive markets, mergers, restructuring, and rapid scaling, while maintaining focus on long-term strategy.• Calm in complexity – known for bringing steady leadership and clear vision when environments are most turbulent.
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