Surya K

Director of Corporate Development & Ventures

Advocate Aurora Health

Feb 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 yrs 7 mos

Directing the corporate development, ventures and transaction process (including sourcing, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring and execution) within the for-profit and innovation arm of a large mid-west healthcare company focused on wellness and consumer health, and providing guidance to corporate leadership and the category vice presidents. ⇒ Spearheaded, performed due diligence and executed the following transactions: 2 acquisitions, several Series A, B and C investments, as well as fund investments. ⇒ Managed and co-led the AAH Corporate Ventures quarterly portfolio review and presented to the company's VP level executives. ⇒ Developed the M&A and best practices playbook for Advocate Aurora Enterprises (formerly 83 Tech Harbor). ⇒ Built and led the 2023 - 2027 long range financial planning process and model for Advocate Aurora Enterprises.

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Strategy Consultant

Cinemaloop Inc.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 • 3 yrs 11 mos

Brought on-board to provide expert financial and strategic advice for an early-stage media and entertainment startup, identify and evaluate strategic growth plans, develop financial models, analyze industry trends and competitive landscape, and target revenue generating opportunities. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ⇒ Developed financial models, outlining potential revenue streams, aided in assembling the business plan, drafted marketing materials for fundraising purposes, and provided expert counsel on innovative and unique growth strategies.

Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategy Director - Innovations and Americas Digital Businesses

ZEE Entertainment - Americas

Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 • 1 yr 3 mos

Partnered with the US heads of the Digital and Innovations subsidiaries of an Indian mass media and entertainment company, and led their finance and strategy business efforts including financial planning and analysis, business development, special initiatives and investment opportunity evaluation, and project and vendor relationship management.