Rob Reisley

About Rob Reisley

I help business owners, boards, and investors make better decisions at inflection points—when growth is accelerating, capital is constrained, or strategic options need to be evaluated clearly and candidly.Over the past 35+ years, I’ve founded, advised, invested in, and operated private and public companies across healthcare, software, manufacturing, and business services. My work consistently centers on improving revenue quality, strengthening profitability, and aligning stakeholders around practical, executable strategies.I’ve served as a Board member (including Audit and Compensation Committees) and as an Officer in nine private companies and five non-profits, often stepping into interim CEO or CFO roles when leadership, financial discipline, or credibility with lenders and shareholders was needed immediately.My experience includes:• M&A strategy, deal origination, due diligence, and post-transaction integration• Equity and debt financing, banking relationships, and shareholder communications• Cash flow optimization, cost reduction, and risk management• Marketing, sales, and operational strategy tied directly to financial outcomes• Crisis management, governance challenges, and complex stakeholder disputesI’m known for being direct, hands-on, and relentlessly focused on the bottom line. Years of candid mentorship shaped my belief that clear-eyed advice—delivered honestly and without ego—is what owners value most when the stakes are high.If you’re facing a pivotal decision around growth, capital, or an exit—and want an experienced, objective perspective—I’m happy to connect.

Experience

1. Board Member and Advisor

   Executive Leaders For Advisory Boards

   Feb 2022 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Selective advisory organization supporting companies and boards through strategic, governance, and corporate development challenges.• Board Member, contributing to organizational strategy, governance, and network development• Serve(d) as Advisor for J&L Building Materials, The InSeption Group, and The Jonus Group• Advise owners, CEOs, and boards on corporate development initiatives including growth strategy, M&A readiness, and capital planning• Provide independent, candid guidance at key inflection points involving leadership, governance, and strategic direction

Education

• Bowdoin College

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  1975 — 1979

• The Wharton School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurial Management / Finance

  1981 — 1983

Skills

• Venture Capital
• Recapitalizations
• Private Equity
• Growth Capital
• Buyouts
• Lbo