NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

[Lykiri]

Philippe Pire

Chief Financial Officer

Results-driven CEO/CFO. 25+ years' business/operational finance experience. Develop global financial strategy, raise capital, manage investments, create sustainable value, implement efficiencies and internal controls, M&A integration, problem solve and IR. M&A experience includes acquisitions and divestitures.

Armed with quantitative and analytical skills, I am well-equipped to address pressing challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Managed teams of 100+ in economically volatile environments, Accustomed to solving multiple issues creatively and under extreme pressure. I actively anticipate when to implement changes in direction, prioritizing and delegating tasks, and motivating others to achieve targeted objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Key strengths include:
FINANCE
• Lead continuous evaluation of short/long-term strategic financial objectives
• Optimize management of capital sources and their uses
• M&A
• Investor Relations (manage relationships with financial markets; lenders; investors; etc.)
• Timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Audit, budget and financial forecasting
• Strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Seek and negotiate capital raising transactions
• Ensure effective internal controls, compliance with GAAP and applicable regs governing financial and tax reporting
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP
• Develop strategic plan
• Hire, motivate and direct teams of men and women
• Create new organizations and deploy work force
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Design strategies to achieve, sustain and recapture market leadership and growth
• Expand geographic footprint/wholesale and retail franchise operations in appropriate global markets
• Launch new product lines
• Increase manufacturing capabilities
• Improve brand name recognition
COMMUNICATION
• Liaise with media in connection with PR strategy

Experience

Company Name Cognate BioServices
Total Duration 3 yrs 11 mos

Title Special Advisor, Strategy and Corporate Finance
Dates Employed Mar 2018 – Present
Employment Duration 10 mos
Location Greater New York City Area
I act as special advisor to the senior executive management team, drawing on deep expertise in strategy and corporate finance to drive value creation, growth and optimal allocation of resources.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-pire-2b700833/