WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“A True Partner to Founders.”
“We hired Dale to help analyze our business and help us develop a new strategic plan. As a former founder himself, Dale understands extremely well the ins and outs of managing a business and working with investors to create value. He instantly became part of the team and was much more of a business partner than a consultant. Dale’s approach was extremely strategic, but also very pragmatic and down to earth. He understands what it's like to be a CEO and knows how to navigate all the obstacles because he has done it several times before. He helped me to become a better CEO and to improve communications with my board. His process works exceptionally well."
- KELLY NESTER
CEO, NESTER HOSIERY
“Dale is not simply outside the box of conventional thinking, but rather he has no box at all.”
While creative thinkers have good ideas, it is not typical that they are also very productive. Dale is the rare exception of someone who combines outstanding creativity with the ability to get things done. Dale has impeccable integrity and ethical standards."
- MARIA-ELENA LAGOMASINO
CEO WE FAMILY OFFICES, Former CEO, JP Morgan Private Bank & GenSpring Family Offices
"Richard and his team helped us transform our company."
“When we first engaged with Richard and his team, we had experienced several years of mixed results within our different channels of distribution. We had several growth opportunities in front of us but needed help understanding the magnitude of them, prioritizing them and then executing on them. Over a multi-year period, Richard and his team guided us, resulting in a significant increase in both sales and profitability and ultimately a very successful majority sale transaction. We couldn't have accomplished this without them.”
- DAVID BREWER
President & CEO of Hobo Bags
“I found Anthony to be a strategic thinker who allowed the company to realize significant savings.”
“I found Anthony to be a strategic thinker who allowed the company to realize significant savings. He was also instrumental in securing prominent new store locations and it is without hesitation that I recommend Anthony.
- David Yurman
FoundeR, DAVID YURMAN
“A unique ability to see businesses from 30,000 feet and also get into the weeds to get things done.”
“We hired Dale to help develop a new strategic plan for one of our portfolio companies. His approach was no-nonsense, exceptionally thorough and led to the development of a pragmatic plan to grow the business. He worked extremely well with both the founding family and the private equity investors. Dale’s process is totally solid, and I won’t hesitate to hire him again.”
- DAN PANSING
MANAGING DIRECTOR, MERIT CAPITAL PARTNERS
“Dale brings a unique combination of qualities.”
“Dale brings a unique combination of qualities - a deep understanding of the luxury goods market, smart business ideas, and the ability to execute.”
- STEVE ZACKS
FORMER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER - NETJETS, CURRENTLY CEO OF THE LAVER CUP
“Richard has been an invaluable advisor since our company was founded in 2009.”
Richard brings a perfect combination of wisdom, judgment, pragmatism, strategic vision, and logic to help make our company better. He is a truthful friend, resourceful thinker, key sounding board, and has a tremendous amount of knowledge. If he doesn't have the answer, he will help you find it and is always available to discuss whatever issues I'm dealing with.
- AARON WALTERS
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Altar'd State
“Anthony has made invaluable contributions at American Leather.”
“Anthony has made invaluable contributions at American Leather. He established productive relationships with the founders, senior management, fellow board members, and our team at Heartwood Partners. The shop-in-shop “Innovation Centers” he introduced substantially increased revenue and strengthened American Leather's reputation as a furniture industry innovator. Anthony’s expertise in retail, luxury, design, and branding brings a unique perspective to the business. Additionally, his experience as an executive has enabled him to guide and mentor rising executives within our team.”
- EDWIN TAN
Partner, Heartwood Partners
“I know few executives who match the breadth of Dale's experience.”
“Dale's astute strategic vision is rooted in his broad range of experience in the luxury arena. I know few executives who match the breadth of Dale's experience - whether it is marketing, market research, e-commerce or retail he has done it all in numerous luxury categories. His premier list of luxury clients is a testament to his expertise. As an entrepreneur he knows how to roll up his sleeves to get the job done. He knows how to talk the talk, because he has walked the walk."
- GREGORY J. FURMAN
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN THE LUXURY MARKETING COUNCIL
“Anthony has a deep understanding of design, branding, distribution, and product.”
Anthony has a deep understanding of design, branding, distribution, and product. This coupled with a calm operating style has been essential to the success Tala has experienced over the last three years. Anthony is very good a clearing a path to faster execution, whether that is removing distraction or asking a series of helpful questions to better diagnose the problem. He is pragmatic, compassionate and operates well between multiple interests."
- MAX WOOD
Co-founder, Tala Energy, Ltd, London
“A pragmatic, can do attitude to get things done is what distinguishes Dale.”
“Dale is a consummate professional with an astute mind who always brings creative solutions to the table. His ability to combine that strategic strength with a pragmatic, can do attitude to get things done is what distinguishes Dale from most other executives.”
- KIRK POSMANTUR
Chairman, Axcess Worldwide
“A consummate professional and entrepreneur.”
“Totally bi-cultural, a consummate professional and entrepreneur… a real team player, Dale is also a model of integrity and honesty.”
- MICHEL DUCROS
Chairman Fauchon
“Dale is an outstanding manager with impeccable integrity - I thoroughly recommend him.”
- MAURIZZIO BORLETTI
Chairman Printemps, Former Chairman & CEO Christofle
“My investment in Dale’s advice paid off!
“Within three months of implementing his strategic recommendations, our revenues were up over 30%.”
- BION RICE
Owner, Head Wine Maker - Sunstone Vineyards
“Simply put - Dale gets things done!
“Simply put - Dale gets things done! My company was in need of restructuring. Dale arrived and rapidly changed our strategy, cut costs, improved margins, relaunched products and returned us to profitability within the first year.”
- ROB LUBY