FOUNDER & CEO

George
Bowman

Value Driven Solutions helps improve the operational and financial performance of middle market companies specializing in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Procurement. Our network of over 10,000+ Interim Executives and Experts are fully vetted with an average of 20-30 years' experience and are the top 1% of talent in the world. 

Senior executives and private equity investors worldwide rely on Value Driven Solutions to enhance enterprise value, expand margins, improve capital efficiency, reduce working capital, optimize supply chains and prepare companies for sale. From large, complex enterprise improvement programs, to focused projects, we help develop strategies to improve your end-to-end supply chain operations. 

Our mission is to be a true partner to our clients, to make lasting and monumental improvements in their performance and the way they do business. To develop, excite, and retain extraordinary diverse people.


Meet the Team

CHRISTOPHER NEW

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chris is a seasoned senior executive with extensive P/L management and driving business transformation and growth, proficient in P/L management, product innovation, and customer engagement across various industries. His 30-year career includes leadership roles from CEO to CMO, driving double-digit growth and leveraging market opportunities. Chris holds an MS in Marketing and Economics from Cornell and a BS from the University of Massachusetts.

RICHARD SAMUELSON

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Richard has led a prolific career in investment banking, with a specialization in equity and equity derivatives. He notably propelled UBS Tokyo's equity operations to remarkable profitability. Post his banking tenure, he transitioned into angel investing, backing over 25 companies and holding several board positions. Educated at Yale, the Fletcher School, Wharton, and holds several professional accreditations.


MICHAEL BOLANOS

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Michael is an experienced IT and Network Security professional with over 15 years of expertise in aligning technical solutions with business objectives. With experience across diverse roles in public education and across many small and medium sized businesses have honed his skills in IT Service Management, Networking, Systems Integration, and Business Continuity. 



STEPHEN ARNOLD

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Steve specializes in Transformational Programs, M&A, and Operational Restructuring, bringing over 25 years of corporate and big-4 advisory expertise. Skilled in all M&A phases, he excels at risk identification, mitigation, and change management, leading top-tier global teams across industries. Outside work, Steve is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, cycling, kayaking, and traversing new terrains.



TONY MICELI

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Tony is a senior executive extensive expertise in financial reporting, corporate finance, and strategic planning across diverse industries. As COO, CFO, and President, he has overseen significant operations, from automobile parts manufacturers to hotel management companies. With over $1 billion in transactions and developing trusted relationships with financial institutions under is belt, Tony combines hands-on leadership with a mentorship spirit.

DINO MAURICIO

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dino Mauricio is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience in CEO, COO, CRO, Partner, and Private Equity roles, leading global business transformations, M&A, and cross-functional teams. He has a distinguished history of driving profit growth, and restructuring strategies across various Fortune 500, multinational, and private equity clients. An M&A expert who excels in complex acquisition due diligence, post-merger integration, and corporate carve-outs, focusing on enhancing operating performance and value creation.

RICK JACOBS

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rick boasts a rich history of growth-focused leadership roles across diversified industrial businesses on a global scale. With three decades of experience at several top Fortune 200 companies, Rick has a proven record in strategy, global manufacturing, and technology innovation. His deep understanding of corporate governance and risk management has solidified his reputation as a transformative leader.


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