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Gayemarie Brown, Finance Expert in Newton, MA, United States
Gayemarie Brown

Finance Expert in Newton, MA, United States

Member since September 30, 2022
Gayemarie is a management consultant with 25+ years of experience with global consulting firms focusing on digital transformation and AI. She is a sought-after advisor to Series A through C companies in AI, identity management, blockchain, and med-tech. She has led M&A deals of $500+ million, working closely with founders, board members, and VCs to deliver end-to-end M&A, particularly acquisitions through to integrations. Gayemarie is a seasoned consultant dedicated to driving value.
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Industry Expertise

  • Business Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • Banking
  • Credit Cards & Transaction Processing
  • Venture Capital & Private Equity
  • Publishing
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

Other Expertise

Employment

  • Program Executive and Lead Strategist

    2016 - PRESENT
    Wintam Place Consulting
    • Led the strategy, business case development, and road map to launch a new organization and products and services leveraging cloud, SaaS, AI, and ML capabilities–sunsetting existing technologies while rebuilding and rebranding the “spin-off.”.
    • Facilitated workshops on the impact of exponential technologies such as AI, machine learning, augmented reality/VR, and cloud on their existing business (communications, content creation, print, digital, and media divisions).
    • Served as M&A lead. Identified companies in the scale-up/startups working with VC's/PE for deal sourcing and origination, LOI creation, due diligence lead for operational synergies, HR and technology, APA negotiations, and post-merger integration oversight.
    • Served as program lead to create the growth strategy, business case, and road map to launch new organizations leveraging cloud, SaaS, AI, and ML capabilities–sunsetting existing technologies while rebuilding and rebranding the new entity.
    • Led the three-year strategy for a global fintech company undergoing a digital transformation focused on migrating legacy data systems and product models to a SaaS-based organization focused on cloud, analytics, and AI.
    • Led the business case, road map, and divestiture of a $300 million entity to reinvest funding required to transition from a services-based company to a PaaS company focused on identity management (cloud, ML, and data technologies).
    Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Growth Capital Raising, Business Plan Consulting, Startups, Digital Transformation, Due Diligence, Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), Board Decks, Organization Building, Startup Consulting, Ecosystem, Google+, Amazon Seller Central, Joint Venture Development, Innovation Strategy, Partnerships, M&A (Buy-side), Strategy, Board Reporting, Organization Assessment, Fundraising, Pitch Decks, Pitch Deck Consultant, Financial Modeling, Social Media Platforms, Music Streaming, Public Speaking, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

  • Director: Digital & Innovation

    2013 - 2016
    Deloitte
    • Led a “venture fund” working with startups from MVP to product development identifying “spin-offs” of new cost of sales. The mandate was to launch new products that were revenue positive within three years/net gain of $30 million.
    • Led the launch and design of global Innovation Labs US, Canada, Australia, and UK/Europe leading to new product launches focused on cloud, Machine Learning, AI, and blockchain driving $100 million in new revenue.
    • Led the strategy, business model, and design for Deloitte’s digital transformation to transform lines of business and business models across consulting, financial advisory, enterprise risk/cyber, tax and audit. Mandate: A 40% portfolio refresh.
    • Delivered strategic planning for global clients in high-tech, software, and robotics focused on cost optimization, revenue growth, and program oversight; business case development, road map, and program management.
    Focus areas: Joint Venture Development, Innovation Strategy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Business Model Canvas, Business Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, Growth Strategy, Due Diligence, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), Board Decks, Organization Building, Startup Consulting, Ecosystem, Google+, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships, M&A (Buy-side), Strategy, Board Reporting, Organization Assessment, Fundraising, Pitch Decks, Pitch Deck Consultant, Public Relations (PR), Public Speaking, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

  • VP: Digital Transformation

    2009 - 2013
    TD Bank Group
    • Led a $500 million+ North American digital transformation program across all lines of business, including retail, wealth, commercial, and investments arms of the bank focused on omnichannel, customer experience, and digital transformation.
    • Accountable for a multi-year implementation focused on omnichannel, mobile, machine learning, and analytics. Led the build of three new organizations across North America for customer experience and digital.
    • Managed Major Vendor Strategic Management and Contract Executive Technology Partners (i.e., IBM, Google, Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce), including contract review and implementation.
    Focus areas: Integrated Program Management , Partnerships, Program Management, Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), Board Decks, Organization Building, Ecosystem, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Strategy, Board Reporting, Organization Assessment

  • Managing Principle

    2005 - 2008
    CAPCO
    • Served as program lead for developing and deploying a disruptive alternative trading system focused on data acquisition and AI algorithms designed to optimize trades and disrupt traditional money transfer and stock exchange systems.
    • Led the strategy, business case, and launch of a high-profile joint initiative between Royal Bank of Canada, CIBC, TD Bank, and National Bank to build an alternative, disruptive digital trading system (Alpha Trading Systems).
    • Led the build of the newco, including hiring staff, office and operations build, organizational design, board structure, and advisory.
    Focus areas: New Business Ventures, Digital Transformation, Capital Markets, Fintech, Alternative Trading Systems (ATS), Program Management, Partnerships, Strategy, Board Reporting, Organization Assessment, Public Relations (PR), Public Speaking

Education

  • Master's Degree (MBA) in Business Administration and Political Science
    1990 - 1994
    Brock University - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Certifications

  • Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
    MAY 2022 - PRESENT
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor Business Administration
    MAY 1989 - PRESENT
    Brock University

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