Laurence
CFO
14 yrs
CFO Experience
33%
Average IRR
2
PE Acquisitions
$400m
Property sales
Laurence brought a strong commercial and strategic focus, his ability to identify areas that needed to improve increased our profitability and delivered significant value.
About Laurence
I am a dynamic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer with 15+ years of experience in financial leadership across diverse industries including real estate, transportation and fuel & energy.
I have proven expertise in corporate governance, strategic financial planning, and team leadership, demonstrated through significant contributions to financial management and investor relations.
I am experienced at driving organisational efficiencies and implementing innovative financial strategies to support sustained growth.
Key accomplishments
Played a key role in the acquisition, financing, re-positioning and disposal of multiple real estate properties that resulted in PE Investors receiving an average IRR of 33%
Introduced new sales lines (ticket types) and implemented cost cutting measures that increased PE backed company EBITDA by 65%
Oversaw the implementation of a new end to end computer system for a €300m enterprise that resulted in greater accuracy and improved efficiency
Worked with an external software company to develop a new sales processing system which helped increase sales and reduce the risk of staff fraud
Led the acquisition of two private equity backed businesses
Sector experience
CFO-Real Estate & Property Investment (Transaction Value €400m+)
Managed investment analysis, financial modelling, acquisitions, financing, and investor reporting across property transactions exceeding €400m.
CFO-Transport & Infrastructure (€10m)
Directed financial management, corporate structuring, operational oversight, and board reporting for one of Ireland's largest ferry operators.
FD-Retail & Fuel Distribution (€300m+)
Delivered financial planning, commercial analysis, ERP implementation, and management reporting for a €300m fuel card operation within a national fuel distribution business.