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Member Board of Directors

Founded in 1985, Altair is focused on the development and application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance.

Finance executive who has realized substantial benefits for high growth private and public companies in technology, financial services and distribution. Demonstrated expertise preparing companies for IPOs. sales to private equity investors or monetization events. Deeply experienced in global M&A, and acutely qualified as a financial expert for Audit Committee assignments. Strong corporate and non-profit board governance skills through serving as Audit Committee Chair and executive leadership roles serving as a strategic advisor to both public and private company boards. Served as CFO of Altair Engineering (NASDAQ: ALTR, 2020 Revenue $470 million), a global technology company. Prior to joining as CFO, served on Altair’s Board of Directors . In 2017 guided the company through a very successful IPO. Executed additional equity and debt offerings, substantially increasing the company’s capital base to support growth and additional liquidity for shareholders. Led the rapid adoption of SOX controls in a condensed timeline. Completed over 30 global acquisition and joint venture transactions, from “tuck in” to substantial, including the acquisition of another public company substantially increasing the company’s total addressable market. Served as a key connection to the investment community representing Altair at over 30 investor conferences and non-deal road show events over three years. From IPO, helped drive a fivefold increase in share price propelling market capitalization to almost $5 billion. Prior to Altair, served as CFO at three high growth enterprises ranging from fintech to mortgage banking and large-scale distribution. Helped guide the fintech business through numerous acquisition and joint venture transactions, coupled with a substantial financing not customary for a privately held enterprise. At the mortgage banking company, led a complex cross border IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange within one year from joining the company as the business grew five-fold. Steered the distribution entity from family to ownership under Bain Capital leading a series of transactions in an industry roll up. Recently appointed to the board of Priority Health, a $5 billion health care insurer. Named as an advisor to a Midwest based VC fund focused on technology investments. Longstanding board member of one of the largest social service umbrella agencies in southeast Michigan serving as Treasurer and Audit Committee Chair. Previously chaired the Pension and Insurance Committee. Former board member of a Virginia based savings and loan.