Senior executive with extensive expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, raising capital, operations and project management for technology companies. Diverse experience includes corporate and program management, serving on Boards of Directors and advisory committees, and participating on the management committees for two early-stage technology partnerships. Innovative and persistent problem-solver with strong analytical and communication skills, a knack for juggling multiple responsibilities, and a demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate complex transactions.
• Extensive capital markets experience – IPO’s, private placements, asset-backed debt, LOC’s
• M&A and joint ventures – business plans, valuation, deal structure, integration and program management
• Manage small and large teams providing oversight to finance, contracts, human resources, investor relations and IT functions
• Contracts – proposals, negotiation - government and commercial
• Development of detailed, complex forecasting and budgeting tools
• Top Secret Clearance
Chief Financial Officer @ Moon Express, Inc. (MoonEx) is a privately funded lunar transportation and data services company. The company has been awarded a commercial lunar contract by NASA worth up to $10M. A front-runner in the Google Lunar X PRIZE competition, MoonEx has the experienced people, partners and financial resources to blaze a trail to the Moon and establish new avenues for commercial space activities beyond Earth orbit. From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Chief Operating Officer and CFO @ Companion Medical is developing unique medical devices utilizing state-of-the-art technology to improve drug therapies for both the patient and the healthcare provider. Successfully developed a working prototype and completed two rounds of financing. From February 2014 to June 2015 (1 year 5 months) Greater San Diego AreaMember of the Board of Directors @ A science media production company and new online destination focused on science and technology that will change the world in the near future. From March 2014 to February 2015 (1 year) Greater Los Angeles AreaChief Financial Officer @ Virgin Galactic, founded by Richard Branson, is a space tourism and technology company establishing the world’s first commercial space launch system capable of sending paying passengers into space. Responsible for managing the company’s financial strategy, driving growth and overseeing all finance, accounting and information technology functions as Virgin Galactic transitions from a development project to a commercially operational business. Lead role in strategic planning, forecasting, joint ventures, capital markets and risk management. Implemented or revamped all of the company’s key financial systems and processes including Oracle module implementation and closing process, financial reporting, FAR/IFRS compliance, cash forecasting, treasury functions, budgets and accounts payable. From 2011 to January 2014 (3 years) Chief Financial Officer @ From 2009 to 2011 (2 years) Chief Financial Officer @ From 2003 to 2008 (5 years) Chief Financial Officer @ From 2002 to 2003 (1 year) Senior Vice President and Treasurer @ From 1989 to 2002 (13 years) Engineer @ From 1983 to 1987 (4 years)
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management @ University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School From 1987 to 1989 BSME, Computer Science @ Tufts University From 1979 to 1983 Ken Sunshine is skilled in: Aerospace, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Government Contracting, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Security Clearance, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Earned Value Management, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management, Proposal Writing