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NATALIE SOLAK

FL

Summary

OPERATING EXECUTIVE, TRANSFORMATION & POST-ACQUISITION EXECUTION

Senior operations executive with deep experience working alongside corporate development and deal teams across diligence support, post-acquisition integration, and exit preparation. Proven track record of aligning operating models with investment theses, improving EBITDA, and scaling businesses in complex, fast-paced environments. Known for translating strategic and investment objectives into measurable operational outcomes across complex environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal, Business Operations Consultant

ZNPartners
01.2018 - Current

· Advised C-suite leaders across a range of transformation and growth initiatives, including scaling, restructuring, and investment-related contexts

· Led complex, high-stakes engagements, aligning stakeholders and resolving operational challenges to deliver measurable performance improvements

· Built KPI-driven operating frameworks, improving EBITDA (~7%) and operational efficiency (~10%)

· Assessed business performance and restructured operating models to align with strategic and investment objectives

· Established governance and reporting structures to enhance transparency, accountability, and executive decision-making

Chief Operating Officer

CBLPath (Sonic Health subsidiary)
01.2016 - 01.2018

· Led operational transformation and integration alignment in preparation for strategic exit, improving EBITDA from -13% to +7%

· Reengineered financial and business reporting frameworks, enhancing visibility into performance and supporting investment-level decision-making

· Partnered closely with CFO to improve forecasting accuracy and align financial insights with strategic objectives

· Expanded customer base by 16% and improved operational efficiency by 12%

· Led post-acquisition integration across financial, operational, and organizational workstreams

Head of Business Operations / Chief of Staff

Thomson Reuters (Refinitiv)
01.2011 - 01.2016

· Supported post-acquisition integration across global teams, aligning operating structures and delivery frameworks

· Directed organizational alignment across a 1,400+ staff global unit

· Built and led a program management organization of 70+ professionals supporting 300+ strategic initiatives

· Delivered ~$3M annual savings and improved operational capabilities by 25%

· Partnered with senior leadership on execution of strategic initiatives tied to growth and acquisition activity across global operations

Business Operations Consultant

Morgan Stanley
01.2011 - 01.2011

· Redesigned financial planning and operational processes to align with strategic initiatives and improve execution efficiency

· Established KPI frameworks to support delivery and workforce planning

Deputy CFO / Business Operations Manager

Novartis Consumer Health
01.2009 - 01.2011

· Led business operations, planning, and performance analysis across global teams

· Partnered with global teams to improve performance of key initiatives and define revenue and performance indicators

· Trained finance teams in reporting, forecasting, and KPI development

Education

Executive Program of Leadership Development (PLD) - Business Leadership

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

New York University (NYU Tandon School of Engineering)
Brooklyn, NY
2000

Skills

    Operational Transformation

    Strategic Integration

    Performance Turnaround

    Financial Management

    Post-Acquisition Integration

    Operational Leadership

    EBITDA Growth

    KPI & Operating Model Design

    Change Leadership

    Organizational Scaling

    Corporate Development Partnership

    Cross-Functional Execution

Prior Experience

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Merrill Lynch, Accenture — roles in project management, financial operations, and transformation across US-based and International engagements.

Timeline

Principal, Business Operations Consultant

ZNPartners
01.2018 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

CBLPath (Sonic Health subsidiary)
01.2016 - 01.2018

Head of Business Operations / Chief of Staff

Thomson Reuters (Refinitiv)
01.2011 - 01.2016

Business Operations Consultant

Morgan Stanley
01.2011 - 01.2011

Deputy CFO / Business Operations Manager

Novartis Consumer Health
01.2009 - 01.2011

Executive Program of Leadership Development (PLD) - Business Leadership

Harvard University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

New York University (NYU Tandon School of Engineering)