Gregory Zink

Partner
Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” Colin Powell

About Gregory

Greg has over thirty years of broad international experience as a C-Suite executive and entrepreneur across multiple industries including financial services, private equity, venture capital, and consulting. Greg is an independent Director of NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) and Newtek Bank NA, as well as Katapult Holdings (NASDAQ: KPLT). At NewtekOne, he Chairs the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee, Newtek Bank Technology Steering Committee and Risk Committee. At Katapult, Greg serves on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

Outside of his public company Board work, Greg’s typical advisory client has revenues of $25 million or less and is looking to improve the operations and bottom line of their business leading to a successful exit at an attractive valuation. He is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys working with other entrepreneurs and lower middle market executives to grow their businesses and achieve their dreams.

Client Results

RESULT #1: As a tenured Board member of NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, successfully converted from a Business Development Company into a Federal Reserve and OCC regulated Bank Holding Company.

RESULT #2: CEO of start-up international fitness company in Japan generating over $1billion in revenue prior to exit.

RESULT #3: Led the development and build-out of a start-up alternative financing business generating double digit returns.

Areas of
Engagement

  • Firm Strategy & Positioning
  • Board and Governance
  • Restructure and Turnaround
  • Capital Structure
  • Financial Advisory
  • Sell Side Exit Prep
  • Leadership

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