Warren Chaiken

Advisory Board Member

About

I’m a former CEO and Chairman with decades of experience building, scaling, and leading businesses through growth, transition, and long-term value creation. My background spans distribution, consumer, and services businesses, where I’ve worked closely with boards, executive teams, and investors to drive strategic clarity, operational discipline, and strong cultures that perform. I’ve led organizations through expansion, acquisitions, leadership development, and successful ownership transitions—always with a focus on sustainable results and people-first leadership. Today, I serve as a board director, strategic advisor, and investor, partnering with founders, CEOs, and private companies navigating growth, complexity, and change. I’m particularly passionate about governance, talent development, and helping leadership teams align strategy with execution. I value integrity, thoughtful decision-making, and collaboration—and I bring a calm, experienced perspective to boardrooms and leadership teams alike. Board & Advisory Focus Areas: • Governance & board effectiveness • CEO support and succession planning • Growth strategy & operational execution • Culture, leadership & talent development • M&A, integration & ownership transitions

Country

City

United States

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Board Level, Non-Executive Director, Distribution Strategies, Distribution Management, Operations Management, Fundraising, Key Performance Indicators, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Business Development, Business, Leadership Development, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Finance, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Nonprofit Organizations, Talent Management

Experience

Advisory Board Member

TeamLogic IT of Bryn Mawr

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Advisory Board Member

Lantern

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Chief Operating & Financial Officer

LemonRose Golf

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

In my role at LemonRose Golf, I spearhead operational and financial strategies that significantly enhance efficiency and growth. By managing supply chain logistics and overseeing financial planning, I ensure timely product launches and optimize cash flow. My efforts in building sales strategies and fostering investor relationships contributed to the company's expansion in the competitive golf industry.

Executive Advisor

Executive Leaders for Advisory Boards

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Executive Leaders for Advisory Boards (ELAB), founded in October 2014, is an elite group of distinguished company founders, owners, corporate officers, entrepreneurs, and global executive leaders who are highly accomplished and successful. Executive Leaders for Advisory Boards (501C6) are available for Board Service or to fill an empty seat at your organization’s executive table as advisory consultants. Rooted in the core values of trust, honesty, and open-mindedness, ELAB specializes in aligning with you and your business to offer unparalleled advisory services. We assist your organization in developing its strategic roadmap, identifying and eliminating growth impediments, and providing the continuous guidance necessary for effective scaling. Mrs. Seasock stated, “We unite an exceptional group of select company founders, owners, corporate officers, entrepreneurs, and global executive leaders, all of whom are highly accomplished, successful, and equipped to serve small, midsize, and enterprise-level companies at every stage of growth.” ELAB Advisors are: Experienced with startups, small, and medium sized business in the private and public sectors • Representative of the functional disciplines necessary to successfully run an organization • Experienced in multiple industries • Dedicated to sharing their collective knowledge • Passionate about helping business grow, strategically.

Advisory Board Member

BrightSign LLC

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Business Advisor

Jillian Mele Communications

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Effective communication is more essential than ever. I’m excited to work with Jillian Mele Communications as a business advisor, helping everyone—from business leaders to high school students—tell their stories with clarity and impact. Jillian is empowering people to connect with their audiences and amplify their brands.