Annabel Edo

Experience

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  EF Education First

  Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Sales Associate
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  Santander Consumer Finance Benelux

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Sales Marketing Intern
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  TD SYNNEX North America

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Vendor Account Controller
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  Santander

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Corporate Banking Operations
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  Levante Capital Partners

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2018

  Corporate Managing Director

  - Established, directed, and administered corporate services (F&A, IT, Branding, HR, legal) to the group companies- Supported the BOD by executing strategic decisions, leading business committees, providing strategic recommendations, and managing the family office assets.- Engaged in investor relations, structured anchor strategies, and defined internal management processes and policies.- Structured F&A teams, managed M&A processes, supervised accounting operations, led treasury strategy, and prepared financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. - Conducted acquisition and divestiture processes, developed financial models, and managed debt strategies, raising senior debt and creating interesting tax shields.- Drafted and negotiated binding contracts, managed regulatory compliance, and designed internal compliance protocols.- Defined talent acquisition strategy, conducted executive hiring, led HR operations, developed talent management and employee engagement strategies, and created compensation models.- Shaped brand identity, managed communications strategies, led IP registration, and organized internal and external events.- Decided on IT infrastructure, implemented internal systems, led procurement of equipment, and developed an internal intranet for enhanced communication.- Led divestiture of assets, managed refurbishing construction projects, directed the opening of new physical offices, and oversaw vendor management and back-office services for external clients. Show less

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  ACKERMANN INTERNATIONAL (Executive Search, Selection Solutions & HR Consulting Services)

  Jun 2019 - now

  Global Corporate Development Director | Managing Director US

  GLOBAL INITIATIVES- Assisting in defining global growth strategies and leading the development of new projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals across multiple international locations.- Defining global financial strategy, conducting analytics, and optimizing policies to enhance profitability and efficiency.- Establishing corporate governance policies, advising decision-making bodies, managing regulatory compliance, and designing internal compliance protocols.- Standardizing global processes, defining operational strategies, and implementing internal audit procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency across all business units.UNITED STATES- Driving innovation initiatives to enhance competitive positioning and business growth.- Developing and executing strategic plans to expand the firm’s market presence and enhance service offerings, by monitoring industry trends to maintain a competitive edge and identify new business opportunities.- Providing strategic advice to clients on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies.- Leading high-level executive searches, including C-Suite and senior management positions, across various industries.- Managing a team of recruiters and consultants, providing leadership, training, and performance management. Show less