James Schellhase has amassed over 25 years of top-tier leadership experience, serving as CEO, Board Chairman, and board member for numerous renowned corporations. His leadership is marked by strategic prowess in driving revenue increases, executing transformative business strategies, and orchestrating lucrative exits that consistently provide substantial returns to shareholders and investors. He is particularly adept at transforming organizations at various stages of maturity into market leaders, challenging and reshaping established business norms. Schellhase's deep insights into business drivers, market trends, and consumer behavior enable him to lead companies to significant growth. His expertise covers complex deal structuring, business development, and strategic sales, making him a preferred consultant for private equity firms, venture capital groups, and multinational corporations striving to enhance their market impact. Throughout his distinguished career, Schellhase has adeptly turned visionary business concepts into profitable realities, built dynamic teams of talented professionals, and led critical equity events, including IPOs and secondary market offerings. His executive credentials include serving as COO and CFO for listed companies and acting as Board Chairman for several prestigious firms. As the visionary founder and CEO of Breakwater Solutions, Schellhase secured exclusive licensing rights to various IBM information governance products and spearheaded the development of an innovative open architecture solution. He guided his team in expanding their services by developing a top-notch consulting practice that integrated domain expertise with automation and operational efficiency to meet client demands, overcoming sales challenges and significantly increasing client ROI. His involvement in strategic mergers and acquisitions and fundraising initiatives has been vital in building companies with substantial global market presence. His leadership roles at companies like McCarthyFinch and DiscoverReady saw periods of intense growth and profitability, leading to successful acquisitions that provided excellent returns for investors. Schellhase earned a Master of Professional Accounting, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and a CPA certification. He has also played a pivotal role in venture capital firms, leading to successful startups and corporate turnarounds. Dedicated to achieving corporate excellence, James Schellhase is keen to apply his extensive experience to help new clients drive transformative growth and achieve remarkable success.