Director/VP: Business / Corporate Development
Greater Chicago Area
- Past
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- Director, Business Development at CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Director, Business Development at GE
- Market Development Manager at GE Capital
- Project Manager at TheStreet.com
- Education
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- Krannert Graduate School of Mgmt, Purdue University
- Purdue University
- Riley High School
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Andrew Greta’s Summary
Results-oriented executive with 10+ years’ progressive experience leading business and corporate development, strategic and tactical initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, JVs, and divestitures for financial services industry – generating millions of dollars in growth to top and bottom lines. Successful at building and leading cross-functional teams and organizations facilitating million-dollar deals and product growth critical to penetrating and growing in key markets. Highly effective at leveraging strategic partnerships and negotiation skills to identify and secure new business opportunities. Proactive dealmaker managing transactions from origination, due diligence, and structuring to negotiations and closings.
Andrew Greta’s Specialties:
• Corporate / Business Development
• Market Penetration Strategies
• P&L / Budget Accountability
• M&A/JV/Partnership Risk Assessment
• Global Negotiations & Presentations
• Strategic Initiatives / Tactical Execution
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Leveraging Strategic Partnerships
• Competitive Product Positioning
Andrew Greta’s Experience
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Director, Business Development
CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CME; Financial Services industry)
October 2005 — June 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Led corporate/business development with accountability for identifying, evaluating, executing, and overseeing new and existing strategic partnerships, potential mergers and acquisitions, and opportunities to expand transaction processing business. Managed pool of six analysts with two direct reports. Managed due diligence efforts supporting $11 billion acquisition of Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
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Director, Business Development
GE
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Renewables & Environment industry)
2000 — October 2005 (5 years)
Selected as lead on global business development efforts for $5.5 billion financial services division with more than $16 billion in leased transportation assets. Oversaw deal teams in supporting global mergers and acquisitions including joint ventures, portfolio plays, and business divestures. Formulated and directed business development strategies and strategic marketing engagements.
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Market Development Manager
GE Capital
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Financial Services industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years)
In charge of originating, negotiating, closing, and managing strategic alliance and partnership deals for newly created GE Capital e-Business group. Worked closely with CEOs and marketing heads across subset of 28 divisions to capitalize on new electronic technologies through strategic planning and execution, acquisition support, and marketing channel development. Earned GE Management Award for leadership.
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Project Manager
TheStreet.com
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; TSCM; Online Media industry)
1997 — 2000 (3 years)
Directly supported CFO and CEO with financial reporting/modelling, business analysis, valuations, M&A screening, and overall project management across all corporate functions. Supported CFO in raising $100 million in IPO funding. Developed London expansion plan generating $17 million in post-IPO funding from global investor syndicate.
Andrew Greta’s Education
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Krannert Graduate School of Mgmt, Purdue University
MBA , Finance , August 1997 — May 1999
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Purdue University
BS , Economics , August 1987 — May 1992
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Riley High School
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Andrew Greta’s Groups:
Krannert School Alumni Association (KSAA) Board of Directors
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Futures and Options Network
Andrew Greta’s Honors:
GE Management Award for Leadership
Andrew Greta’s Contact Settings
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