Russell Barge
Strategy Director | Wharton MBA Candidate | Army Veteran
- Role
- Business Strategy and Planning Director at USAA
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Russell Barge
Strategic Business Leader focused on creating value for customers, employees, and stakeholders alike. My diverse background in the military, consulting, and business strategy enables me to solve complex business problems through strategic thinking and tactical execution. While I am a leader of people, I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty to find and address any challenge a business may face. Some career highlights include: • Corporate: Coordinated post-M&A strategy and transformation efforts to seamlessly add 15mil + client accounts from an acquired entity onto a new restructured client interface while maximizing stakeholder experiences • Consulting: Selected by Senior Leadership to work on two separate Fortune 500 client accounts driving the operationalization of post-M&A integration efforts • Military: 10+ years of leadership experience culminating as the Headquarters Company Commander of a Special Operations Headquarters of 400+ service members. Recognized in top 3% of Majors in the organization and awarded Joint Meritorious Service Medal for efforts. I’ve worked as a strategist, operations leader, stakeholder liaison, and advisor to C-Suite executives in both the Military and Fortune 500 companies. My cross-functional experience enables me to speak multiple business languages and have a sharp eye for talent when positioning people for success. I love building businesses, leading teams, and finding ways to create shared value for a common goal.
Experience
Business Strategy and Planning Director
Jan 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
Responsible for offering strategic support and guidance to executive management in developing and communicating business strategies and leading strategic analysis for business needs and trends.
Education
The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
2022 — 2024
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2010
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