Al Cohen

About Al Cohen

A results-driven powered land development, M&A and corporate development executive with over 15 years of experience leading complex transactions and strategic growth initiatives in the global energy sector. Expertise spans the entire investment lifecycle, from origination and financial valuation to negotiation, due diligence, and post-merger integration. Leverages a unique multi-disciplinary background—holding advanced degrees in engineering, law, and finance from leading global institutions—to navigate the technical, legal, and financial complexities of high-stakes deals.Proven ability to drive profitability and mitigate risk in dynamic markets, with a leadership approach informed by principles of strategic transformation and operational excellence. Currently focused on applying this expertise to the energy transition, targeting value creation in areas such as green technology, AI, and offshore wind.Core Competencies & Select Accomplishments:· Strategic M&A Leadership: Formulates and executes long-range strategic plans, directing the full M&A process to expand market share, acquire cutting-edge technology, and ensure maximum profitable growth.· Financial Analysis & Valuation: Possesses deep expertise in financial risk modeling, having conducted research under Nobel laureates Robert Engle and Robert Shiller, and default prediction expert Edward Altman. This foundation is applied to rigorous target valuation and synergy analysis.· Cross-Border Execution: A seasoned negotiator with a track record of successfully closing deals in over 70 countries, adept at managing stakeholder expectations and navigating diverse regulatory environments.· Corporate Governance & Value Creation: Passionate about enhancing shareholder value through robust corporate governance, effective board leadership, and strategic alliances. Contributions to the field have been recognized through publications and commentary in leading industry and financial media.M’dor l’dor

Experience

1. SVP

   Stealth

   Jun 2008 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Cutpoint 2018-Present-M&A advisory and leading transaction with cross functional team- Oil & Gas transaction advisory services -Reverse DD-RWI & Tax Insurance -DCF and Financial Statements Tie-out-Flux analysis and sensitivity analysis -Quality of earnings evaluation and customer concentration analysis -Working closely with various medium size oil service companies, PEs, startup ecosystems, CVC anda VC -Special escrow structuring -Transition Service Agreement -Synergistic Cost Saving Analysis Self Gen Ai (selfgenai.com)-2023Subsea Battery-2020: Stealth modeSubsea NFC-2020: subsea visibility and communicationSmart Cathodic Protection-2018: Remotely operated digitized CP system for Offshore Wind. JV is confidential AuthentiKated-2017: Digitization and blockchain provisional patent filed for blockchain NFC enabled authentication, traceability and visibility solution. iSelfPay-2015: Scheduling and appointment platform with dynamic pricing option and uberization for self-pay patientsGuide technology commercialization execution activities.Form sustainable alliances and strategic synergies.Assist in patenting of new inventions.Head negotiations for Joint Development Agreement, Private Placement, Tax Strategy Evaluation, Transfer Pricing, Term Sheets examination, DD, Side letters evaluations and licensing of technologies/IPs.Cohen Ventures: Verify zoning for NMTC and opportunity zones, water rights, easements and mineral rights Leveraging data analytics for informed decision making. Manage transaction from contract to closing. Due diligence and satisfying investment bankers’ requirements for funding Utilizing CoStar Risk Analytics, KPI trends and forecasting tools to build out data analytics and data libraries to evaluate real-time financial performance of real estate investments Streamlining risk models, all in-one data and credit default modeling

Education

• York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

  LLM, Business Law

  2010 — 2012

• National University of Singapore

  AMP, Advanced Management Program

  2013 — 2013

• Columbia University

  Certificate, Project Management and Cost Estimation Specialization

  2019 — 2020

• New York University

  Master of Science (MSc), Risk Management & Finance

  2013 — 2014

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  Global Finance and Risk Management

  2013 — 2013

• Kingwood High School

  Diploma

  1999

• Tulane University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management and Leadership

  2008 — 2010

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  Diploma, Financial Management

  2010 — 2010

• Texas A&M Universiy Sys.

  BSChE, Chemical Engineering Major & Civil Engineering Minor

  2002 — 2005

• University of Oxford

  Oxford Global Investment Risk Management Programme Diploma

  2012 — 2012