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Founder, Chairman and CEO
Declan Kelly is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Consello. He is an advisor to many of the world’s leading companies and CEOs.
Declan Kelly is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Consello. He is an advisor to many of the world’s leading companies and CEOs.
Prior to founding Consello, Declan was the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Teneo. During his ten-year leadership, Teneo became one of the world’s leading advisory firms.
From 2009-2011 he served as the U.S Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland at the U.S Department of State, appointed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In this role he is recognized as having helped bring significant investment to the region and played a significant role in supporting the efforts that led to the historic devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly, giving Northern Ireland fully devolved governance for the first time in its modern history.
Prior to his government service, Declan held senior leadership roles at FTI Consulting and Financial Dynamics, two leading international consulting companies. He previously started, co-ran, and sold his own consulting company in Ireland called Gallagher & Kelly. Before that he worked as an award-winning journalist for more than a decade.
Declan has been recognized on several occasions for his philanthropic and nonprofit work and his public service.
In 2008 he became the youngest ever recipient of the American Irish Historical Society’s prestigious Gold Medal, presented annually to one person deemed to have made a unique contribution to Irish American society.
In 2012 he was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented to individuals of different ethnic backgrounds who distinguish themselves by their contributions to society in the United States.
He is an honorary visiting professor in management and leadership at Queen’s University, Belfast, where he received an honorary doctorate in 2011 for his contribution to the community and economy of Northern Ireland. For the last decade he has overseen the Northern Ireland Mentorship Program which has enabled more than 100 students to date to spend a year working inside leading U.S. corporations before launching new careers in Northern Ireland.
Declan has served on numerous nonprofit boards over the last two decades and has helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars during that time on behalf of worthy causes and organizations. Declan is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Partner & President of Consello Tech
Dr. Oscar Salazar is a Partner and President of Consello Tech. Dr. Salazar is a seasoned entrepreneur with vast experience in driving and managing digital transformation in legacy industries such as transport, logistics, healthcare, finance, food and waste management.
Dr. Oscar Salazar is a Partner and President of Consello Tech. Dr. Salazar is a seasoned entrepreneur with vast experience in driving and managing digital transformation in legacy industries such as transport, logistics, healthcare, finance, food and waste management.
Best known for his role as founding Chief Technology Officer at Uber Technologies, Dr. Salazar developed the prototype and led the architectural design of the app that revolutionized transportation, logistics and even food delivery.
Following that radical innovation, Dr. Salazar has been providing his expertise in the design and architecture of innovative products and systems for companies in the U.S., Latin America and Europe (e.g., Pager, Rubicon Global, Cornershop, Frete.com, Socure, etc.).
A visionary entrepreneur and change maker, Dr. Salazar has personally invested in several startups over the years. This has allowed him to develop a vast network and deep knowledge of technology trends.
Dr. Salazar’s experience and insights make him a leader in a fast-moving and changing world, where he is suited to provide strategic and marketing advice to help companies and their leadership adapt and thrive.
Dr. Salazar’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Science, a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a PhD in Telecommunications. These degrees have supported his achievements across three continents and are a reflection of his commitment to the industry.
Partner & 7x NFL Super Bowl Champion
Tom Brady is a Partner at Consello. He is a proven leader, whose achievements are attained by mastering the skills of leadership, strategy, performance, and teamwork.
Tom Brady is a Partner at Consello. He is a proven leader, whose achievements are attained by mastering the skills of leadership, strategy, performance, and teamwork.
In addition, Tom’s deep knowledge of health and wellness is put into practice daily as he continues to set new records and push beyond limits. He has the focus, discipline and drive that creates and sustains excellence.
As a seven-time Super Bowl champion, Tom is one of the most accomplished athletes of all time. With 18 Division Titles and 10 Super Bowl appearances, Tom’s accolades both on and off the field have inspired a generation of young athletes to pursue their greatest potential. Tom has won 6 Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, as well as 1 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – more than any other quarterback in NFL history.
Tom’s off-the-field ventures include Autograph, a web3 brand pioneering a new era of digital experiences and a platform that brings together the most iconic brands and biggest names in sports, entertainment, fashion, and pop culture to create unique digital collectibles; his namesake next generation apparel brand BRADY; TB12, a health and wellness brand that aims to share his proven TB12 method and holistic systematic approach to wellness; and 199 Productions, a global multi-platform production company developing original, premium content spanning documentary, feature film, television, and digital formats.
Tom holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Partner & Vice Chair
Mindy Grossman is a Partner & Vice Chair at Consello. She is a high-energy, disruptive leader with extensive experience in building and transforming consumer brands.
Mindy Grossman is a Partner & Vice Chair at Consello. She is a high-energy, disruptive leader with extensive experience in building and transforming consumer brands.
Prior to Consello, Mindy served as the President and CEO of WW International, and as a member of the board of directors through March 2022. She joined the company in July 2017 where she led the organization’s rebrand from Weight Watchers to WW to reflect their new purpose – “To inspire healthy habits for real life. *For people, families, communities, the world – for everyone,” to be the brand to democratize wellness for all. She also oversaw the digital transformation of WW; launched three breakthrough food program innovations; led the formation of WWGOOD and the Healthy Living Coalition; as well as the WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” national tour.
Prior to WW, Mindy served as the CEO and a member of the board of directors at HSNi where she oversaw a $4 billion direct to consumer retail portfolio. She positioned HSNi as a leader in boundaryless retail, integrating entertainment, content, commerce and community and offering customers a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels. Prior to that, Mindy served as CEO of IAC Retail, the former parent company of HSNi. She successfully took IAC Retail public in 2008 and subsequently became CEO of HSNi until 2017.
Before joining IAC, Mindy served as a Global Vice President at Nike, Inc., where she oversaw its $4 billion global apparel business and served as co-chair of Nike’s Women’s Leadership Council. Earlier in her career, Mindy served as President and CEO of Polo Jeans Company, Vice President of New Business Development at Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, President of Chaps Ralph Lauren, and Senior Vice President of Menswear for Warnaco, Inc. She also held senior positions at Tommy Hilfiger and Oxford Industries.
Throughout her career, Mindy has been widely recognized for her leadership including being named to Forbes Magazine’s “The 100 Most Powerful Women;” The Financial Times “Top 50 Women in World Business;” TIME Magazine’s “50 Most Influential People in Healthcare;” and was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Corporate Innovation. She was also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Mindy was appointed to the Digital Economy Board of Advisors for the Chamber of Commerce during the Obama administration, where she served as an advisor from 2014 to 2017. She also served as the Chairman of the National Retail Federation and Chairman of the NRF Foundation.
Mindy currently serves on the National Board of Directors of the American Heart Association and is also a member of the Board of Directors of VF Corporation, Herself Health, Fanatics, Inc. and Hungryroot.
Managing Partner of Consello Financial
Mark Shafir is the Managing Partner of Consello Financial. Mark has more than 38 years of experience advising clients and leading top M&A teams.
Mark Shafir is the Managing Partner of Consello Financial. Mark has more than 38 years of experience advising clients and leading top M&A teams.
Selected recent transactions include: Kroger – Albertson’s (pending), Broadcom – VMWare (pending), Permira – Mimecast, Brookfield’s 19.9% stake in First Energy Transmission, WPX – Devon Energy, LVMH – Tiffany, Broadcom – Symantec Enterprise Unit and Disney – Fox.
Prior to joining Consello, Mark was Co-Head of Global Mergers & Acquisitions at Citi. Prior to joining Citi in 2008, Mark was Head of Global M&A at Lehman Brothers.
Mark is on the Board of Governors of Multiplying Good, the largest and most prestigious platform for public service in America and on the Board of Trustees of The Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Bloomberg television on M&A matters.
Mark holds an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. from Yale University and was a Marshall Scholar at Kings College, Cambridge.
Partner & Chief Growth Officer
Janey Whiteside is a Partner & Chief Growth Officer of Consello. Janey is a recognized leader with extensive experience across a range of marketing, digital and commercial disciplines.
Janey Whiteside is a Partner & Chief Growth Officer of Consello. Janey is a recognized leader with extensive experience across a range of marketing, digital and commercial disciplines.
She has a track record of growing and transforming some of the world’s most iconic products and brands.
Prior to joining Consello, Janey served as Walmart’s Executive Vice President and first Chief Customer Officer, leading Walmart’s transformation of customer-centric services and solutions. Janey was at the helm of Walmart’s newest, highest growth areas, including being the architect of Walmart+, its first ever membership program, and Walmart Connect, its retail media business, a new advertising platform.
Under Janey’s direction, Walmart was recognized as an industry leader in design and innovation for implementing a series of bold strategic moves, including the merging of the Walmart apps; the definition and expansion of the retailer’s pickup and delivery offering; exploring new technologies to better employee’s work experience; and launching a new store design.
Prior to Walmart, Janey spent over 20 years at American Express in senior management roles across business development, marketing, and operating roles in various customer segments. During her tenure with the company, Janey rose to Executive Vice President and leading the Global Premium Product, Benefits & Services team and became known as the force behind the highly successful re-launch of the iconic Platinum card. Prior to American Express, Janey worked at HSBC bank in the United Kingdom.
Janey currently serves on the Board and the Compensation Committee of Lyft, Inc. and is a member of the Board of Directors of LendingClub.
Janey holds an Economics & Management Studies degree (BSc Econ) from Cardiff University.
Managing Partner of Consello Capital
Peter Morrow is the Managing Partner of Consello Capital. Peter has been a successful private equity investor for over 20 years.
Peter Morrow is the Managing Partner of Consello Capital. Peter has been a successful private equity investor for over 20 years.
Prior to joining Consello, he was the Co-Founder of Sycamore Partners, a premier private equity fund focused on consumer, retail, and distribution related businesses.
Before Sycamore, Peter worked at Golden Gate Capital, investing across a variety of sectors including technology, business services and consumer. He started his career at Bain & Company, where he principally advised private equity firms.
Peter received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Stanford University.
Partner & President
Wendy Clark is a Partner & President of Consello.
Wendy Clark is a Partner & President of Consello.
Before joining Consello, Wendy was the Global Chief Executive of Dentsu International, a leader in media, customer experience management and creative solutions, where she led the company’s transformation into a worldwide integrated network operating across 145 global markets and employing over 45,000 people. While at Dentsu, Ms. Clark also acted as Executive Officer of Dentsu Group Inc. and was a member of the Dentsu Group Board.
Before joining Dentsu, Wendy also served as the CEO for DDB Worldwide.
Previously she served as President, Sparkling Brands & Strategic Marketing for Coca-Cola North America; and as Senior Vice President, Advertising for AT&T.
Called “one of the most important women in advertising” by Advertising Age, Wendy has earned numerous recognitions over the course of her career, including the “Matrix Award” from New York Women in Communications, and the She Runs It “Advertising Woman of the Year” award; she was also named the “Brand Refresher” on the Fast Company top ten list of “Innovative Business Disruptors.”
Wendy’s efforts were formally recognized in 2007 upon her induction into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement; in 2017 when Advertising Age named Wendy their “Executive of the Year;” and in 2019 upon her induction into the Marketing Hall of Fame of New York.
Wendy also sits on the board of luxury jewelry brand David Yurman.
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Pete Mattoon is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer of Consello. Pete is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of SCS Financial and has over 30 years of experience in investment management.
Pete Mattoon is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer of Consello. Pete is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of SCS Financial and has over 30 years of experience in investment management.
Launched in 2002, SCS serves approximately 200 clients and manages over $30 billion of assets.
Prior to SCS, Pete was a Managing Director at Scudder, Stevens & Clark where he was on Scudder’s Management Committee. He currently serves on the boards of TB12, a health and wellness business, Autograph.io, Brady Brand, an apparel company, and Religion of Sports (Board Observer), a sports media company. He was also Chairman and/or Director of several Scudder-sponsored investment companies in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Previously, Pete was on the Board of Universal Studios Japan until its acquisition by Comcast, Nucleus Scientific, an electric vehicle technology company, and Polyjoule, an energy storage business. Pete also served on the Boards of Concord Academy and Joslin Diabetes Center, the world’s largest diabetes research center and clinic. He was Chairman of the Investment Committee at both institutions during his tenure.
Pete holds a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University.
Partner
Elizabeth Crain is a Partner at Consello. She is a strategic growth leader, recognized for aligning strategic and corporate priorities across dynamic markets and business environments.
Elizabeth Crain is a Partner at Consello. She is a strategic growth leader, recognized for aligning strategic and corporate priorities across dynamic markets and business environments.
Prior to joining Consello, Elizabeth Crain was a Founding Partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Moelis & Company from its inception in 2007 through 2023. As COO, she led Moelis’ global strategy, operations and risk functions to build a global investment banking firm and market leader in Strategic Advisory, M&A and Restructuring. Elizabeth directed the company’s business expansion, talent and operational requirements and capital allocation through all phases of the company’s growth. She was pivotal in shaping and guiding key strategic priorities for Moelis including the buildout of industry and product advisory expertise, international expansion into Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and led the Moelis IPO.
Before Moelis, Elizabeth spent over 20 years in Investment Banking and Private Equity including as a Managing Director in the UBS Investment Bank. There she served as a member of the Investment Bank Division Board and as Chief Operating Officer of the UBS Investment Banking Department Americas.
Elizabeth was named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance by Barron’s in 2022 and has been recognized by American Banker as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance.
Elizabeth serves on the Board of Nokia Corporation and Chair of the Strategy Committee. Previously, Elizabeth served as the Chair of the Board of Exscientia plc and served on the Board of Moelis & Company.
Elizabeth holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University.
Partner
Michael Madden is a Partner at Consello.
Michael Madden is a Partner at Consello.
Prior to joining Consello, Michael was the Chairman of Teneo Capital.
He is also the founder of Ronoc, an investment and advisory business primarily focused on financial services in emerging economies.
Michael has over 30 years of experience in Financial Services. His success has been built on inventive business intelligence, the ability to engage with international partners, and most importantly, as a leader and consensus builder. Michael has significant knowledge of the payments industry, both cards and digital, the retail banking sector, and as a business leader and entrepreneur in emerging markets.
In 2003, Michael joined Renaissance Capital Group as the founding CEO of Renaissance Credit. During his tenure, it grew to one of the largest consumer finance banks in Russia, and he also established a bank in Ukraine and a financial services joint venture with IKEA where he was the Chairman of IKANO Russia. Prior to building Renaissance Credit, Michael had an extensive career with American Express. He joined the company in Ireland in 1988, thereafter spent four years in Russia establishing the American Express Card business across the former Soviet Union, and then moved to the UK as Vice President and Head of the European Dollar Card business and Head of the EMEA franchise business.
Partner, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Rebecca E. Rooney is a Partner, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Office of Consello. Her background consists of 10 years of experience within asset management and 5 years within investment banking.
Rebecca E. Rooney is a Partner, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Office of Consello. Her background consists of 10 years of experience within asset management and 5 years within investment banking.
Prior to joining Consello, Rebecca was a Principal at Integrum Holdings, a Senior Vice President at UBS Financial Services and an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan. Rebecca also worked within the Corporate and Social Responsibility Group at J.P. Morgan Chase and has her Chartered Socially Responsible Investing Counselor designation.
Rebecca’s career in finance began at Wells Fargo in the Corporate Banking division as a credit underwriter before working in investment banking in Leverage Finance at GE Capital.
Rebecca received an M.B.A. from Rice University, a B.S.M. from Tulane University and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Partner & 23x Grand Slam Champion
Serena Williams is a Partner at Consello. Serena has overcome insurmountable odds to win 23 career Grand Slams.
Serena Williams is a Partner at Consello. Serena has overcome insurmountable odds to win 23 career Grand Slams.
Her tennis achievements, combined with her off-court success in business, philanthropy and fashion, make her one of the most recognizable icons in the world.
In November 2021, Williams served as an executive producer for the Academy Award-nominated film, “King Richard,” a biopic based on her family.
In March 2022, Serena Ventures launched its venture capital fund and currently maintains a portfolio of over 60 companies with a focus on diverse leadership. Serena’s fashion brand, S by Serena, celebrates body positivity and female empowerment. Serena recently became a published author with the release of her children’s book, The Adventures of Qai Qai.
In December of 2022, Serena announced that she had teamed up with two CPG veterans to launch Will Perform, a line of clean, cruelty-free topical pain relief and daily muscle care solutions designed to reimagine recovery.
Serena most recently announced her production company, Nine Two Six Productions. The company produces documentaries, TV shows, and films, and focuses on telling stories that inspire and empower.
Partner & Former All-Pro NBA Player
Pau Gasol is a Partner at Consello. Pau is a former All-Pro NBA Player and spent over 20 years as a professional basketball player.
Pau Gasol is a Partner at Consello. Pau is a former All-Pro NBA Player and spent over 20 years as a professional basketball player.
During his career, Pau was a two-time NBA Champion, six-time All Star and four-time All-NBA Selection. He is also a three-time Olympic medalist and has won a FIBA Basketball World Cup title. Pau won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Pau is the Co-Founder and President of the Gasol Foundation, whose aim is to reduce childhood obesity through promoting four healthy habits.
Pau also serves as a Member of the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission and is a Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity at UNICEF.
Sr. Advisor & Chairman, The Boeing Company
Steve Mollenkopf is a Senior Advisor at Consello. Steve also serves as the Chairman of The Boeing Company, and is a Board member at Dell Technologies.
Steve Mollenkopf is a Senior Advisor at Consello. Steve also serves as the Chairman of The Boeing Company, and is a Board member at Dell Technologies.
Steve previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Qualcomm where he helped lead the company through the transitions to 3G, 4G and 5G. Steve served as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2021, Chief Executive Officer-elect and President from 2013 to 2014, and as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2013. Steve joined Qualcomm in 1994 as an engineer and throughout his tenure at Qualcomm held several other technical and leadership roles.
Steve is a published IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) author and an inventor on 38 patents in areas such as power estimation and measurement, multi-standard transmitters and wireless communication transceiver technology.
Steve holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Sr. Advisor & Former CFO of Cisco
Kelly Kramer is a Senior Advisor at Consello. She is an experienced finance executive having most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Cisco.
Kelly Kramer is a Senior Advisor at Consello. She is an experienced finance executive having most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Cisco.
In this role, she was responsible for managing the company’s financial strategy and overseeing all financial functions, acquisition program, integrations, corporate development, and investor relations for the $49 billion revenue company with more than 76,000 employees. She brings a wealth of experience in financial planning and analysis and mergers and acquisitions, among other areas.
Prior to Cisco, Kelly was CFO of GE Healthcare Systems. During her 20 years with General Electric, she held other CFO roles including CFO of GE Healthcare Biosciences and worked in GE’s corporate headquarters and Transportation Systems and Aerospace divisions. Currently, Kelly also sits on the Boards of Directors of cloud data company Snowflake, as well as Gilead Sciences, a biotechnology company, and Coinbase, a financial technology company that provides end-to-end financial infrastructure and technology for the cryptoeconomy. She serves on the Audit Committee for Snowflake and as the Chair of the Audit Committee for Gilead Sciences and the Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee at Coinbase.
Kelly holds a B.S. degree in Mathematics from Purdue University and received the Purdue University College of Science Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.
Partner
Gary Neville is a Partner at Consello and serves as Chairman of Consello Strive in the UK. Gary played for Manchester United for 19 seasons and is one of the most decorated English and European footballers of all time.
Gary Neville is a Partner at Consello and serves as Chairman of Consello Strive in the UK. Gary played for Manchester United for 19 seasons and is one of the most decorated English and European footballers of all time.
He made over 600 first team appearances, served as Manchester United captain for five years, and won eight English Premier League titles, two UEFA Champions League competitions, three FA Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup, among other team accolades.
Since retiring from professional football, Gary has continued to play a prominent role in the European sports landscape, including roles as a broadcaster, coach, and team co-owner (Salford City). As an entrepreneur, Gary has launched businesses across media, hospitality, real estate development and higher education as part of his Relentless Group.
Senior Advisor
Alex Spiro is a Senior Advisor at Consello. He is a well-known litigator and successful investor. Alex serves as Chairman of Glassbridge Enterprises and is a board member and strategic advisor to a number of groundbreaking companies.
Alex Spiro is a Senior Advisor at Consello. He is a well-known litigator and successful investor. Alex serves as Chairman of Glassbridge Enterprises and is a board member and strategic advisor to a number of groundbreaking companies.
Alex is a former prosecutor and the former coordinator of an autism children’s program at McLean Hospital, Harvard’s psychiatric hospital.
Alex received a J.D. from Harvard Law School where he continues to teach. He has lectured and written on a variety of subjects related to psychology and the law.
General Counsel
Greg Sandukas is the General Counsel of Consello. Previously, Greg was a Managing Director and the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Spring Mountain Capital (SMC), an investment management firm focused on growth equity and special situations investing.
Greg Sandukas is the General Counsel of Consello. Previously, Greg was a Managing Director and the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Spring Mountain Capital (SMC), an investment management firm focused on growth equity and special situations investing.
Prior to joining SMC in 2012, Greg was a Director in the Legal Department at Cowen Investment Management (CIM), an alternative investment management firm, where he was responsible for structuring and negotiating investment-related transactions and overseeing other corporate matters on behalf of both CIM and Cowen Inc., CIM’s parent company.
From 2002 until joining CIM in 2007, Greg was an associate in the Corporate Department of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
Greg received a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond. He is a member of the New York Bar.
Chief Financial Officer
David Boemo is the Chief Financial Officer of Consello. Previously, David was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Corporate Partners.
David Boemo is the Chief Financial Officer of Consello. Previously, David was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Corporate Partners.
Prior to joining Corporate Partners in 2011, David was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Tri-Artisan Partners, a privately held merchant bank engaged in principal investment and corporate finance advisory activity.
From 1997 to 2008, David served in various roles at ABN AMRO and acquired operations of ING Barings. During his tenure, he held several senior management roles, including Chief Financial Officer – North America and was a member of the bank’s Regional Management Committee. David managed a large and diverse group of finance professionals in addition to providing transitional leadership and financial expertise related to ABN AMRO’s acquisitions and divestitures.
Prior to joining ABN AMRO, David was a Vice President and Controller of the Corporate Trust Division of Bankers Trust Company and a Manager in the Financial Services Audit Practice of Ernst & Young.
David is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.S. from Montclair State University.
Chief Marketing Officer
Mark is the Chief Marketing Officer at Consello. He has more than 25 years of experience in delivering business-driving and award-winning marketing programs in the U.S. and around the world.
Mark is the Chief Marketing Officer at Consello. He has more than 25 years of experience in delivering business-driving and award-winning marketing programs in the U.S. and around the world.
Prior to joining Consello, Mark was the Head of Brand Marketing at Goldman Sachs where he was focused on developing programs to support key GS platforms like 10,000 Small Businesses and One Million Black Women. Working in the Executive Office, his team oversaw the global digital footprint and orchestrated key corporate reporting releases such as the quarterly financial results, the annual report and the annual sustainability report.
Mark has also held executive roles in the advertising industry leading both traditional and digital specialist agencies and working on behalf of brands as varied as AT&T, Autism Works, McDonald’s, Microsoft and Unilever.
Mark holds an MSc in Advertising from the Dublin Institute of Technology and a B.A. in Economics and Politics from Trinity College, Dublin.
Head of Human Resources
Stephanie Perez is the Head of Human Resources for Consello.
Stephanie Perez is the Head of Human Resources for Consello.
Prior to joining Consello, Stephanie served as Chief People Officer at Fairstead and also worked for Eastman and IPG Mediabrands in the human resources department. With a background spanning multiple industries, Stephanie has implemented impactful competency development programs and leadership coaching initiatives to support the full employee life cycle.
Stephanie received an M.B.A. from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a B.S. from the University of Houston.
Head of Information Technology
Elman Rafailov is Head of Information Technology at Consello. Previously, Elman was the Global Head of Support Services at Silver Lake.
Elman Rafailov is Head of Information Technology at Consello. Previously, Elman was the Global Head of Support Services at Silver Lake.
Elman has decades of experience in IT and oversees the technology operations and employee support services at Consello where he integrates IT with cybersecurity, compliance, business continuity plans and operations.
Elman has experience across a few different alternative asset firms including Investcorp, Angelo, Gordon & Co. and Magnetar Capital as well as the NYSE.
Elman holds an M.B.A. from Baruch College in CIS and Finance and a B.S. from New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering. In addition, he has numerous certifications in his field.
