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Kristen Neller Verderame founded Pondera International in 2007 with the goal of helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and executives succeed with top quality business and legal advice at reasonable rates. Her passion for cyber security has also led her to develop a specialized practice working with industry and government to facilitate positive progress in this important area. Kristen has held a number of consultative and strategic business roles over the last several years. Highlights of her accomplishments include:
Recently completed the merger of two international non-profit associations, serving as Interim CEO and managing all aspects of the merger and integration
Led legal and strategic review of US$25B in acquisitions, including managing the clearance process with the US national security agencies to address cyber security concerns
Produced SG&A savings of over US$85M by driving programs and reorganization of market unit under corporate restructuring
Central member of the management team that catapulted growth of regional division from US$500M to US$3B in revenues, quadrupled workforce and achieved double-digit EBITDA increase through organic and inorganic growth
Set and drove successful strategy as Interim CEO for development and commercialization of a start-up’s patented technology, including software design, prototype development and market placement, valued in excess of US$65M
Developed and implemented across 4 different organizations a radical innovation in commercial contracting vehicles that resulted in substantially-reduced contract turnaround time and enhanced up-sell opportunities
Achieved more than a decade of success in lobbying and public affairs campaigns and recognized as a principal leader in the international business communities on policy issues, particularly with respect to the UK and Europe
Served as CEO for one of the largest and most successful business organizations in Washington, instituting systematic reforms to raise the substantive level and profile of the organization
Achieved the top Employee Engagement score of board-level managers 3 years running
Recognized as active advocate of cyber security awareness and policy for the private sector and government. |