Finance executive with diversified financial services experience in high impact roles. Well versed in Strategic and Operating finance. Successfully performed and advanced in positions including public company corporate Treasurer, Head of IR, Head of FP&A, Head of Corporate Development/M&A, Head of Corporate Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Investment Banker and Corporate Attorney.
Group Treasurer & SVP, Corporate Finance @ Oversee (i) Global Treasury, including capital markets, capital management, capital planning, cash and collateral managent, and ratings management, (ii) Corporate Development/Mergers & Acquisitions and (iii) Corporate Insurance buying function.
Integrally involved in key aspects of Investments, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis and Alternative Markets. From March 2012 to Present (3 years 10 months) Member Board of Directors @ First and only innovative, global provider of title insurance for fine art. Currently launching comprehensive title, authentication, tracking and big data technology solution to address major art market needs. From November 2013 to August 2015 (1 year 10 months) Advisory Council Member @ From March 2014 to January 2015 (11 months) Co-Founder and Board Member @ Co-fouded first platform linking traditional loyalty programs to the social networks. From January 2010 to June 2013 (3 years 6 months) Greater New York City AreaConsultant @ Enfold provides a universal digital filing cabinet to individuals and small businesses via strategic partners, including Health, Life and P&C insurance carriers, and other Financial Services companies. From September 2011 to June 2012 (10 months) Co-founder and Board Member @ Co-founder of company that invented the Greenward Ridge Vent System, an innovative renewable energy product that captured and transferred ambient attic heat to provide thermal hot water heating in residential homes. Invented award-winning Greenward Dual Zone Attic. From March 2009 to June 2012 (3 years 4 months) Chief Financial Officer: National Accounts, Government & Specialty Products @ Specific P&Ls overseen include businesses, products and services across both the Healthcare and Insurance industries, namely National Accounts, Federal Plans, Public & Labor, Medicaid, Group Life, Group Disability, Group Dental & Vision and HDHP (i.e., HRA/HSA/FSA). From June 2011 to October 2011 (5 months) Hartford, Connecticut AreaVice President, Corporate Development/M&A @ Led M&A strategy, origination and execution functions involving Corporate Development, M&A and Business Development for several businesses including U.S. Distribution, Retirement Products, Auto & Home, Investments, and Middle Market. Substantially involved in major corporate finance matters and projects. From February 2010 to June 2011 (1 year 5 months) Greater New York City AreaChief Financial Officer, Retirement & Wealth Strategies @ Served as Chief Financial Officer for Retirement & Wealth Strategies business segment (MetLife's Individual Annuity and Broker-Dealer businesses, comprising approximately $130 billion of account value and $19 billion in sales). From October 2008 to March 2010 (1 year 6 months) Greater New York City AreaVice President, Corporate Development, M&A @ Established proactive, client-oreinted Corporate Development / M&A function initially for Individual Life & Annuity Segment. Responsibilities expanded to include Broker-Dealer business, Auto & Home division and Investments. Chosen to lead special projects for CEO, CFO, CIO and unit Presidents, including transformative M&A, annual strategic and financial reviews of major business units, carve-out financials, block trasansactions, and life settlements investigation. From March 2004 to October 2008 (4 years 8 months) Vice President & Founding Member, Financial Institutions Group @ Joined Banc of America Securities in 1999 as one of four initial founders of the Insurance Investment Banking group. Substantially contributed to growing the business, including infrastructure, processes and talent build-out, client development, and all aspects of deal origination and execution. Group expanded to comprehensive Financial Institutions advisory within first 3 years of initial formation. From March 1999 to March 2004 (5 years 1 month) Greater New York City AreaAssociate Investment Banker, Financial Institutions Group @ Performed M&A and Corporate Finance advisory services for public and private insurance companies. Integrally involved in all aspects of deal origination and execution, as well as client development, management and retention. Performed all manner of valuation and financial analyses. From March 1997 to March 1999 (2 years 1 month) Corporate Attorney @ Corporate Attorney with experience in M&A, Corporate Finance and Credit areas. From September 1995 to April 1997 (1 year 8 months) Greater New York City Area
J.D., Law, Cum Laude @ Harvard Law School From 1992 to 1995 B.S., Managment/Finance, Magna Cum Laude @ Binghamton University - School of Management George Luecke is skilled in: Financial Advisory, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Valuation, Strategic Analysis, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Investment Banking, Mergers, Acquisition Analysis, Business Acquisition, Divestitures, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting
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