Thane Gauthier
@thanegauthier
Experienced Vice President in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Risk.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, specializing in due diligence and corporate risk management. Throughout my career, I have successfully executed 70 deals, managing all phases of M&A transactions, from sourcing and target assessment to due diligence and integration. My strategic initiatives have led to acquisitions that significantly expanded company portfolios, optimizing deal processes to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-close by over 40%.
Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development at SagePak LLC, where I developed a corporate financial model that secured $2M in initial funding. My previous roles include Director of Corporate Development at Imagen Dental Partners, where I closed over 40 dental practice acquisitions, and Director of Corporate Development at Young Innovations, where I successfully acquired three dental manufacturers. My expertise in cross-functional project management and corporate strategy has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation across various sectors.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President, Finance/Corporate Development
SagePak LLC
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for financial modeling, acquisitions, IT, and fundraising activities at a startup paper products manufacturer. Developed a corporate financial model that secured $2M in funding and a five-year contract with a major Quick Service Restaurant.
Director, Corporate Development
Imagen Dental Partners LLC
May 2021 - May 2023 (2 years)
Executed partnerships and acquisitions for a corporate Dental Partnership Organization, closing over 40 dental practices totaling nearly $90M in revenues. Streamlined acquisition processes to reduce time-to-close significantly.
Director, Corporate Development
Young Innovations, Inc.
May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Developed investment strategies and executed M&A opportunities for a global healthcare manufacturer. Successfully acquired three companies totaling over $50M in revenues and improved M&A processes.
Managing Partner
Focal Point Management Group, LLC
Nov 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Sourced and managed consulting engagements, executing due diligence for significant asset auctions and acquisition opportunities for private equity firms.
Sr. Manager, M&A and Finance
JBT Corporation
Jun 2011 - Nov 2016 (5 years 5 months)
Sourced and executed multiple international acquisitions and divestitures, developed an M&A playbook that facilitated six acquisitions, and drove strategic market growth initiatives.
Strategic Business Advisor
Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice
May 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years 1 month)
Coached students and local businesses in entrepreneurship, designed and executed training programs for minority entrepreneurs, and co-founded an angel investor group.
Senior Associate
Portland Private Equity
Apr 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Managed investor relations and conducted market analysis for a private equity fund, successfully acquiring investment commitments and conducting due diligence.
Marketing Manager, Factory Software Division
Applied Materials
May 1996 - Aug 2003 (7 years 3 months)
Led marketing efforts for factory software, contributing to global business development and product marketing initiatives within the semiconductor industry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2003 - 2005
Completed a Master of Business Administration degree as a Gottschalk Scholar.
Stanford University
Master of Science, Materials Science and Engineering
Pursued a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and was recognized as one of 15 National AT&T Bell Labs Engineering Scholars.
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Software and tools used professionally
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