Highly skilled in financial modeling, forecasting, and accounting, Jean Pierre Benatar (COO/CFO) possesses extensive expertise in various aspects of financial management. His proficiency includes cash management, enterprise valuation, capital structure, financial restructuring, strategic business planning, negotiation, management of liquidity events, and designing systems and infrastructure for scalability and growth. Additionally, he excels in entrepreneurial endeavors, growth management, change management, and handling large and complex projects.

Mr. Benatar embarked on his successful career journey in 1988 at Price Waterhouse, where he gained a strong foundation in business understanding and earned his CPA. His passion for technology led him to co-found his first Internet firm, Acropolis Casinos, in 1995, which achieved significant profitability and was eventually sold to Stanley Leisure, a prominent public UK firm.

In the aftermath of the 2000 market bubble, Mr. Benatar shifted his focus to Private Equity, Turnaround, and Restructuring. He contributed his expertise to Zolfo Cooper and American Capital, where he played a key role in acquiring, transforming, and divesting troubled companies. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Auric Technology, LLC., specializing in on-demand CRM and sales force management systems. Under his guidance, Auric Technology thrived and was successfully sold to a South American software firm in 2010.

In 2010, Mr. Benatar joined JP Morgan as the lead Platform Strategist for Global Equities, where he implemented a new strategic system that revolutionized client management and established a scalable infrastructure for business growth. Later, he became the Americas Cash Business Manager at JP Morgan, collaborating with

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Mr. Benatar holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE) from the Wharton School of Business, with a focus on accounting and finance. He furthered his education by earning an MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Business at UCLA, specializing in Entrepreneurial Management. Additionally, he is a certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of California. With his exceptional skills and diverse experience, Mr. Benatar continues to drive financial success and innovation in every endeavor he undertakes