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Global M&A Sourcing and Buy-Side Due Diligence

Global M&A Sourcing and Buy-Side Due Diligence

With offices in London, UK and Clearwater, Florida, Decatur Management Group assists investors in sourcing and conducting thorough due diligence on potential defense and maritime acquisitions or investments, leveraging deep industry insight and strategic networks.

Capital Market Solutions

Capital Market Solutions

Capital markets and strategic risk advisory solutions specializing in debt and equity fund raising, asset management, distressed asset recovery, and redeployment.

Cross-Border Business Development

Cross-Border Business Development

Decatur Management Group supports European and U.S. companies with cross-border business development, specializing in navigating and securing opportunities with the DoD, MoD, State Department, US Special Operations Command, and other government agencies.

US Market Value-Added Reseller (VAR)

US Market Value-Added Reseller (VAR)

As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone small business, Decatur Management Group serves as a strategic partner and value-added reseller to manufacturing partners while also helping government customers meet small business contracting goals.

Experiences

Decatur Management Group - CEO & Managing Director

Decatur Management Group - CEO & Managing Director

Independent Consultant focused on assisting clients with cross-border business development and mergers and acquisitions in emerging and frontier markets, including Equitorial Guinea, Mozambique and Guyana.

US Government Contracting (SDVOSB / HUBZone) Value Added Reseller and Intl. development.

Survitec Group, Ltd. - Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

Survitec Group, Ltd. - Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

Private equity backed portfolio company; cross-border M&A strategy, deal sourcing, execution, and integration across four lines of business; Sourced pipeline of over 100 deals; Led integration of 2x strategic acquisitions.

Sangfroid Group - Country & Project Manager

Sangfroid Group - Country & Project Manager

Business Development and M&A consulting for commercial maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

Mozaic, LLC - Director

Mozaic, LLC - Director

Responsible for over $1.2 billion of Ultra High Net Worth family office investments across all asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives (real estate, private equity, venture capital, and credit).

Buckhorn Resources - Vice President of Finance

Buckhorn Resources - Vice President of Finance

Led sourcing, economic/technical evaluation of mineral and overriding royalty interests across all US unconventional shale plays.

FREEPORT-MCMORAN OIL & GAS – ASSOCIATE, ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

FREEPORT-MCMORAN OIL & GAS – ASSOCIATE, ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

Lead Associate for full cycle upstream exploration and production acquisitions and divestments.
Deal identification, preparation of marketing presentations, data room management, buyer/seller due-diligence, agreement preparation and negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing activities.

US Navy SEAL Platoon Commander

US Navy SEAL Platoon Commander

Led elite special ops teams, planned and executed high-risk missions, ensured tactical readiness, and managed training, logistics, and team welfare in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Deployed to Iraq (2x), Afghanistan, Yemen and Mexico. Awarded Bronze Star w/ "V" for leadership under fire.

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Roles (/)
  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Private Equity
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Aerospace & defence
  • Business consulting and services
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Defence & security
  • Defence
  • Security and risk management
  • Risk mangement
  • Oil and gas
  • CORPORATE FINANCE
  • Venture capital and private equity
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Career experience

21-30 years

Regions
  • Africa, 
  • Caribbean, 
  • Europe, 
  • Middle East, 
  • North America (east coast), 
  • North America (west coast)
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Deal Due Diligence & Integration
  • Due Diligence
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Family Office
  • Alternative Investments
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management,
  • Emerging Markets
  • Frontier Markets
  • Go to Market Planning & Execution
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Keywords (/)
  • i.e. Digital nomad
  • i.e. Ex-Google
  • Business Development
  • Government Contracts
  • capital raising
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Leadership and people development
  • • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Fundraising
  • Defence
  • Emerging Markets
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