Michael C. Dailey
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abmrah@r.postjobfree.com
Corporate Finance/Private Equity/M&A
Dynamic, performance driven C-level executive (CEO, CFO, COO) with more
than 20 years of leadership experience across various distinct market
settings. Exceptional track record and outstanding investment, management
and strategic leadership skills resulting in the maximization of ROI
through top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. Accomplished
turnaround/M&A specialist and strategic planning expert with considerable
capital markets experience able to identify reengineering initiatives and
investment opportunities. Formerly Ranked #1 middle fund manager by KPMG
Peat Marwick and Venture Economics for any 10 year period 1980-2000.
Trademark career accomplishments and skill-set identified with vision,
resourcefulness and as a "builder" of enterprise value and ROI.
Considerable experience in the areas of, performance assessment, innovative
strategic tactic development and transformative action plan execution
centering on strategic risk measurement and adroit risk-capital allocation
strategies. Very strong, consistent track record of building motivated
teams, establishing effective business and marketing plans and directing
organizational change management leading to increased growth and
profitability.
Particularly accomplished at market segmentation, designing innovative
capital structures, business collaborations and partnerships. Widely
published visionary on subjects such as business tactics and strategies,
risk measurement and strategic planning. Formerly a contributor to CBS
"MarketWatch" and "Bloomberg Personal".
Core Qualifications
Capital Structure Design Investment Life Cycle Leadership
Management
Industry & Economic Trend Corporate Finance Strategies Operations
Analysis Infrastructure
Change & Risk Management Marketing/Market Team Building
Segmentation
Ranked #1 in class for equity growth by KPMG/Peat Marwick and Venture
Economics.
Achieved 22 gains on 24 investments consecutively within markets tactically
selected under strategically designed business plans resulting in a 43%
compound rate of return.
Professional Experience
Dailey Capital Management, LP, Southport, CT
Private Equity and Strategic Consulting 2003 - 2009
President / CEO / Founder
Directed management team members focused on strategic consulting, market
segmentation, and process optimization. Identified, organized and managed
leveraged turn-around and growth capital investments focusing on private,
middle market businesses including the Internet.
Selected Achievements:
> Raised over $150M in equity for use within buyout and venture
investments.
> M&A Advisory and support services
> Strategic "Turn-Around" Consulting/Execution Support
> Designed successful capital structures and growth-oriented corporate
finance strategies driving exceptional growth and business development
for client base.
> Introduced new operating strategies, performance bench-marks and
strategic goals to maximize equity growth and profitability.
> Conducted and continually updated risk sensitivity analysis and exit
model forecasts.
Peregrine Ventures, Southport, CT
President &CEO 1998 - 2002
Gowth fund focusing on Life Sciences, Telecommunications, and Information
Technology.
Directed daily operations within venture capital fund ensuring investment
profitability and organizational development.
Selected Achievement:
> Created and organized start-up pharmaceutical company (Althexis) based
upon $350K in investment capital. Negotiated and implemented strategic
licensing and joint venture agreements. Achieved a "pre-money" valuation
of $30M and $60M "pipe" refinancing in 30 months resulting in a 25M
capital gain.
Triad Capital Management, New York, New York 1980 - 2000
Closely held investment firm.
President & CEO
Built and directed team of senior investment executives and market-sector
leaders executing highly targeted investment strategies.
Selected Achievements:
> Grew asset value and shareholder equity from startup of $435,000 to
$281,000,000 over 15 years resulting in 43% internal rate of return.
(audited figures available on request)
> Developed and implemented strategic business plans based on select
markets after extensive competitive investment and market risk / reward
analysis.
> Secured required investment capital and debt-support for investments in
numerous industries including consumer markets, publishing,
transportation, logistics, communications, data and manufacturing..
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., NY, NY 1980 - 1997
Industry leading commercial real estate firm.
Executive Director
Managed Fortune 500 accounts ensuring customer satisfaction and growth for
clients such as Morgan Chase, AT&T, GE, Ernst & Young, MCI, and Nextel.
Selected Achievements:
> Developed and implemented business strategies to finance and manage
purchases, sales, leasing, and off balance sheet strategies best suited
to fulfillment of client objectives.
> Recognized as #3 producer worldwide and received Manhattan's "Most
Ingenious Deal of the Year Award."
> Served as Chairman of worldwide Cushman & Wakefield's Ethics Committee.
> Achieved recognition as company's youngest Executive Director in history.
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration, Pace University, New York, NY,
(Anticipated 2011)
Master of Business Administration, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Professional Affiliations and Activities
Former Instructor,, Columbia Business School
Contributor, CBS "MarketWatch" and "Bloomberg Personal"
Authored more than 35 articles on maximization of ROI, ROE, risk
measurement, management strategies, leveraged investing, and economic
trends. Publications include:
The Wall Street Journal, The Knight Ridder Newspaper Chain, Buyouts
Magazine, Private Equity Week, Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine, American
Banking, Pension & Investments, U.S. Business Review, Treasury & Risk
Management, and Investors Dealer's Digest Magazine.