aaron berlow
Vice President, Business Strategy & Operations at Wildenstein & Co. Inc.
vp strategy & operation ▶ business modeling | operation | analytics | forecasting | venture capital | roi
▶ value bring : diverse experience financial analysis , business strategy , asset management established firm specializing fine art high-value real estate , uphold track record top-level operation oversight—applying robust business model drive strategic vision , boost operational efficiency , steer expansion effort large scale . current role , wa hired optimize business ’ investment channels—reducing cost generating double-digit growth . ▶ career highlight : ● reduced cost art sector streamlining process restructuring aspect business channel . ● articulated fresh , modern approach business modeling rebranding long-standing firm . ● doubled multimillion-dollar real estate asset , leading development project , negotiating long-term lease , securing reinvestment opportunity . ● spearheaded one largest retail lease nyc history transformation 740 madison ave. ● integrated venture capital investment portfolio . identified sustainable industry penetrate . ▶ leadership philosophy : serving north star , deliver stakeholder describe hands-on , multifaceted leadership style . unfazed challenge , quickly learn complex business structure optimize efficiency generate long-term growth . drawing upon background financial analysis , foster “ winning purpose ” key drivers—delivering consecutive win marketplace embedding brand influence competitive market . ▶ drive excellence : driven tactical foresight , reorganize infrastructure enhance operational efficiency , steering organization forefront respective industry using go-to-market strategy . conducting financial analysis , ass impact business strategy , profitability , investment global growth drive competitive advantage start-up established environment .
Wildenstein & Co. Inc.
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▶ SCOPE: Hired to lead operations and strategic vision for well-established legacy brand and global leader in art market. Reinvigorated brand, integrating organic growth into new business channels through innovative business modeling, strategy, and logistics planning. Restructured existing revenue streams in art sector and real estate and expand development to other areas in venture capital. Set strategy performing competitive market analysis to identify growth opportunities across all three pillars. 

▶ ART DEALING: 
● Self-taught Unity during pandemic to produce realistic and striking VR art installations.


● Reduced costs by streamlining processes and restructuring parts of business. 

● Generated double-digit revenue growth by expanding sales channels to global art fairs. 

● Negotiated and coordinated restructuring of established Wildenstein Institute to Wildenstein Plattner Institute.

● Created in-depth analysis and drove investment in Artory.

● Secured sales growth and marketed company brand by generating research publications in collaboration with research team. 

● Built website from scratch, articulating fresh, modern approach to business and rebranding.

▶ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: 
● Doubled real estate portfolio valuation. 

● Analyzed holdings, tackling all aspects of development, lease/contract negotiation, tenant relationships, construction, and sales. Sold off assets, reinvested, and redeveloped high-value locations. 

● Negotiated one of the largest retail leases in NYC history with redevelopment of 740 Madison Ave. Secured additional revenue guarantee and long-term lease with Bottega Veneta’s parent company Kering. 

▶ VENTURE CAPITAL: Integrated investments in start-up infrastructure to portfolio. 
● Built internal model and researched new opportunities for debt financing. 

● Assessed sustainable industries to penetrate including tech and pharma sectors.
Greater New York City Area
Vice President, Business Strategy & Operations
Hodinkee
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hodinkee
▶ SCOPE: Authored Hodinkee's "At The Bench" series, chronically restoring various interesting timepieces, and walking readers through their history and the nitty-gritty of watch repair and service.
Greater New York City Area
Contributor
Nano Terra, Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nano-terra-llc
▶ SCOPE: Hired into start-up culture by nanotechnology development firm founded in midst of 2008 financial crisis. Performed due diligence and analysis, leading project feasibility studies, conducting market research, and determining company valuation. Targeted high-return investments in R&D, expanding government contracts business. Managed product development projects in oil/gas, water purification, battery membrane technologies, and surface chemistry applications. 

▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
●  Landed two large government engagements with DOD and EPA. Wrote grants to secure lucrative short-term contracts. 

●  Developed sales pitches for business development team. 

●  Liaised with scientists and business leaders in development programs with Pentair, Saudi Aramco, Halliburton, and Lockheed Martin. 

●  Led acquisition of corporation in pharmaceutical development. Acquired intellectual property and development around surface chemistry intellectual property. 

➜ Sold rights of pharmaceutical candidates with profit-sharing to NY-based biopharmaceutical company Kadmon Pharmaceuticals.
Greater Boston Area
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Senior Analyst and Project Manager
Sherry-Lehmann Wines & Spirits, Inc
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Greater New York City Area
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Salesperson
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Finance, General
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UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
American Studies
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Kenyon College
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The Browning School
Associate's degree
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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The Culinary Institute of America
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Unity
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Unity Junior Programmer
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Data Science Professional Certificate
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Machine Learning with Python
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Tools for Data Science
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Data Science Orientation
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New York City Metropolitan Area
David Wildenstein
Vice President at Wildenstein & Co Inc.
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New York, NY
Sanjib Kalita
Editor In Chief at Money20/20
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Russell Kelly
Chief Commercial Officer at HODINKEE, Inc.
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Joseph Vassallo
Finance student at University of Tampa
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New York, NY
Aysun Yalcinkaya (She /Her)
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Andrew Cole
Co-President at Sard Verbinnen & Co
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New York, NY
Kari Horowitz
CFO
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New York, NY
Stephanie Anderson
Senior Manager, Global Communications at Deloitte
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New York, NY
Raúl Gallegos
Vice President Emerging Markets Fixed Income at Morgan Stanley
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Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Michael Falk, CPA
VP, Accounting
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New York, NY
Daniel Mawicke
Executive CEO - Strategic Advisor - Former CEO and Board Member of Richemont North America, Inc. at .
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Chelsey Waldman Weiss
VP, Group Account Director at BARKER
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New York, NY
Mary Scott Lett
Junior Associate at Sard Verbinnen & Co
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New York, NY
Viviana Barberi
Student at Williams College | Prospective Art History Major with Latinx Studies Concentration | Fluent in English, Spanish & French
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Washington, DC
Peter Bepler
Co-founder; Entrepreneur; Angel Investor; Start-up Investor & Advisor; NURISH, SKOPE
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United States
Elisse Douglass
Real Estate Development | Impact Investing | Black Entrepreneur Ecosystems
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Leonard Hughes (IV)
Vice President Business Strategy at MHGD Development
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Spring Valley, NY
Haindel Breuer
President at RSBRM Construction & Development
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Saratoga, CA
Amy Stanton
Senior Vice President, Business Operations at Mojo Vision Inc.
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Greater Chicago Area
Marc Rutzen
Chief Product Officer at Walker & Dunlop
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