Rod Stoddard

About Rod Stoddard

Senior executive and transformation leader with a track record in finance strategy, M&A, and operational restructuring. I work with C-suite leaders, private equity firms, and corporate leadership to drive large-scale transformations, integrating digital automation, shared services, and cost optimization to create measurable value.With expertise in post-merger integrations, business model redesigns, and enterprise-wide transformations, I specialize in:• Finance & Business Model Transformation – Optimizing finance functions, shared services, and process automation.• M&A & Post-Merger Integration – Leading large-scale carve-outs, integrations, and operational separations.• Data & Tech-Driven Decision-Making – Leveraging analytics, automation, and ERP systems for business optimization.• Private Equity & Portfolio Strategy – Driving value creation in PE-backed companies through financial and operational improvements.

Experience

1. Operating Partner, Managing Director

   Salt Creek Capital

   Sep 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Source and identify attractive acquisition opportunities of small to mid-sized companies between $1-15M of EBITDA, and up to $100M in revenue. Sectors include business and consumer services, technology, manufacturing, and education.• Lead underwriting, financial modeling, and due diligence. Negotiate price and purchase agreements. Secure equity capital and debt financing.• Identify revenue growth, cost savings, and process-improvement opportunities while developing strategic plan to achieve objectives. • Led consulting engagement to drive financial and operational restructuring of a distressed transportation & logistics portfolio company, assuming role of President & CHRO to execute the turnaround.Also working in similar capacity with Varo Capital, Reef Acquisitions, and Blue Water Acquisitions - Independent Sponsors with 50m+ in committed capital actively seeking acquisitions of lower-to-middle market companies.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  MBA, Strategy, Finance, Marketing

  1997 — 1999

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor's degree, Law & Society

Skills

• Management
• Product Development
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Analytics
• Acquisition Integration
• Business Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Digital Media
• B2b
• Search Engine Marketing (Sem)
• New Product Implementations
• Strategic Planning
• Email Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Online Marketing
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Organizational Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Product Management
• Web Analytics
• Web Development
• SEO
• Affiliate Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Online Advertising
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Digital Marketing
• Software Development