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Karyn Barsa the CEO

Your Vision.  Your Success.  Faster.

Experienced, effective interim CEO to support your company's transitions

An exceptionally experienced CEO for companies with sales of $15 million - $150 million, driven to optimize businesses for lasting high performance.

As interim CEO, I can

       Lead transitions and turnarounds

       Make tough decisions quickly

       Ignite growth and generate profitability

       Design strategy and execution processes

       Align talent and other stakeholders

ABOUT KARYN

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I am uniquely qualified to help you build a thriving company.

 

I have led vibrant premium-brand organizations such as Patagonia, Smith & Hawken, Investors' Circle, and Coyuchi as a CFO, COO, and CEO.  I am an SEC-defined "financial expert" with extensive experience as a board member for multi-billion dollar public companies and for private companies. 

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I have advised companies in various industries, including consumer products, franchise, biotech, and data and analytics.

My favorite moments in business are human-centered: aligning stakeholders to achieve the financial and impact objectives that make a company relevant, memorable, and successful.  â€‹

Key Clients and Speaking Engagements

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