Max Patel

Executive owner of strategy and delivery for enterprise transformation engagements across multiple industries and Fortune 500 clients. •PHOTON Third-party Principal Consultant & Director 2019 - 2023 Led global, transformation programs for Fortune 500 clients, serving as a strategist, execution owner, and advisor across business model reinvention, modernization, and growth initiatives. •LVMH – Global Consultant (DBX, FRA, GB) 2023-2023 Led enterprise regionalization strategy across global luxury brands, increasing regional sales by $40M per region and improving market share by 5%. •NAT'L VETERINARY ASSOC. (NVA) – Enterprise Data & Post-M&A Integration Advisor 2022 - 2023 Led data and governance transformation following 200%+ growth. Increased enterprise efficiency by 250% and reduced reporting latency by 90%. Designed MDM, governance, and operating structures to restore executive control and decision clarity. •NIKE Global Marketing & MarTech Strategy Consultant 2022 Directed enterprise MarTech transformation, reducing campaign launch by 40% and improving efficiency by 35%. Reframed influencer and athlete engagement from cost center to revenue-aligned capability. Acted as cross-functional orchestrator across marketing, product, analytics, and engineering. •VMWARE Customer Success & AI-Enabled Operations Consultant 2021 Led redesign of customer success and support model using AI/ML. Delivered $50M in forecasted savings, improved retention by 32%, and increased operational efficiency by 40%. Advised executives on KPI frameworks, cadence, and global rollout. •ALLSTATE – Principal HRIS / Strategy Consultant, Program Lead •UNDER ARMOUR Principal Consultant, Global Program Lead •TOYOTA MarTech Strategy Consultant, Advisor, & Project Manager •MISTER CARWASH Principal Consultant, Business & Retail Tech Strategy •BELCORP Principal Global Strategist & Transformation Advisor •J.P. MORGAN CHASE Lead Consultant, Cloud Migration Strategist •PVH Global Strategy Consultant

Reduced internal operational costs by over $10M and increased regional sales revenue by $40M in just six months by designing and rolling out a 'Globalization through Regionalization' strategy and initiative. • Delivered a 5% market share increase by leading a $1.55M project team focused on improving cross-regional technical collaboration and setting a benchmark for future synergies and success. • Designed and implemented the 'Globalization through Regionalization' strategy, reducing internal operational costs by over $10M per region and increasing regional sales revenue by $40M within six months. • Utilized data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize resource allocation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. • Engaged with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategic objectives, ensuring cohesive execution and maximizing impact across regions.

Raised enterprise efficiency by 250% and operational efficacy by 60% through transforming and deploying a comprehensive Master Data Management strategy and modernizing NVA’s data management technology and processes. • Spearheaded the modernization of NVA’s data management technology, significantly reducing analytics times by 67% and performance reporting delays by 90% through the implementation of a cloud-based platform. • Led the development and deployment of a comprehensive [Modern] Master Data Management strategy, enhancing enterprise efficiency by 250% and operational efficacy by 60%. • Identified and addressed critical data management challenges, optimizing processes to support strategic decision-making and improve overall organizational performance.

Decreased time-to-hire by 27% and improved talent retention by 32% through revamping recruitment and retention processes. Boosted overall talent management productivity by 40% through proposing and rolling out technical solutions for HR processes. • Enhanced efficiency by applying technical architecture, processes, and tooling to achieve talent management objectives. • Created strategy aimed at unifying disparate processes within the new recruit solicitation to onboarding to establishment of Agency ownership. • Documented current process and made recommendations for change highlighting both technical changes, business changes, impacts, and cognitive changes.

Augmented technical capabilities of marketing by 35% and reduced product launch times by 40% by offering strategic insights and technology operations recommendations for Nike. • Projected 5% revenue increase by streamlining marketing technology operations and generating better business outcomes. • Raised competitive positioning by analyzing market trends, conducting competitive analysis, and providing recommendations.

Heightened AI operational support by 40% and improved customer retention by 32% through rolling out customer success initiative focused on optimizing operational efficiency and market positioning. Delivered strategic consulting to identify key areas for business growth. • Provided strategic insights and technology operations recommendations, augmenting Nike's marketing capabilities by 35% and reducing product launch times by 40%. • Forecasted $50M in cost savings by implementing an advanced ML/AI strategy, driving innovation, and strengthening the competitive edge in the technology sector. • Streamlined marketing technology operations, projecting a 5% increase in revenue by generating improved business outcomes and optimizing marketing strategies.

Improved scalability by managing internal and external teams to re-architect digital and technical resources and optimizing operational efficiency and capacity. Returned company back to its retail core-competency. • Managed internal and external teams to re-architect digital and technical resources, improving scalability and optimizing operational efficiency and capacity. • Developed and directed a high-impact strategy project, achieving a forecasted market growth of 2-5% and a 20-30% boost in brand amplification, while reducing operational costs by 20%. • Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and implement transformative solutions, enhancing overall organizational performance.

Created a strategy to modernize and integrate sales, communications, and marketing functions to increase customer outreach and control increasing costs. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive digital transformation strategy, modernizing and integrating sales, communications, and marketing functions to enhance customer outreach. • Lowered technology costs by 10 to 15%, increased employee productivity by 15 to 20%, and decreased operational process cycle times by 20 to 35% through the creation and implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that integrated MarTech and MarCom. Raised customer engagement by driving a streamlined and cost-effective digital strategy. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and aligning with organizational goals.

Created a rapid-results Enterprise-wide business transformation model transitioning the company from a direct sales model to a technology-led digital first model. • Spearheaded the transition from a direct sales model to a technology-led digital-first model, driving a 25% increase in sales and reducing product development cycles by 40%. • Improved delivery times by 46% through overhaul of supply chain and logistics processes. Established and deployed a PMO to streamline operations and project management. • Catapulted sales by 25% and reduced product development cycles by 40% through founding and leading the business transition from direct to hybrid digital sales. • Enabled the company to survive COVID by driving a 50% organizational change while ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Pioneered a Retail Customer Subscription strategy and enabled greater customer engagement through the creation and implementation of an integrated technology and business transformation core. • Pioneered the development and implementation of a Retail Customer Subscription strategy, significantly enhancing customer engagement and retention. • Developed and led digital transformation initiatives that amplified customer acquisition by 20% and retention by 30%, driving growth through innovative technology solutions. • Boosted customer engagement by 38% by developing an omni-channel customer experience strategy, ensuring seamless interactions across all touchpoints. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, external client vendors, and internal client teams to integrate technology and business transformation cores, aligning strategic objectives with organizational goals.

♙ Master's Statistics and Data Analysis ♙ Clinical Research & Design ♙ Global Leadership and Strategy Certification ♙ I/O Psychology ♙ Organizational Design ♙ Human Resource Management ♙ Motivation (Psychology)

♙ Concentrations: Marketing, International Business, Finance, and Management ♙ Special Note: Completed program at an accelerated rate while maintaining a full-time work status ♙ Ranked “Top Performer” in Marketing Management and International Business with “Notable Honors” in Finance and Management