Beth Schaeffer
Responsable pilotage de la performance financière, Western Union
Dynamic, results-oriented leader with 10+ years partnering with Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia to conduct research and recommend growth opportunities, lead cross-functional/cross-market performance improvement projects, and manage new businesses. Strong track record of in-depth analysis and problem solving that delivers against strategic/financial objectives.
Key Competencies:
• Development of investment opportunities, M&A, VC and JVs in the energy, high tech and media industries
• Management in transition: performance improvement / turnaround and launching of new revenue sources
• P&L management with multi-cultural, multi-functional and multi-site teams and internal/external stakeholder engagement
19 contacts2004 - 2010Recommend international growth opportunities accepted at Executive Committee/Board level. As interim management for new businesses/start-ups, manage projects, lead integration, establish governance (reporting, budgets, contracts...), strategic roadmaps, and manage P&Ls. Manage teams ~30 direct/indirect.
2002 - 2003Advisor to President of NGO, for the conservation of cheetahs (~10k) in Namibia
1997 - 2001Led Group and Business Unit corporate development and merger integration activities. Developed business cases, financial valuations, market/competitor/industry assessments; led due diligence teams (5-15 employees / consultants)