Facilitator Stats

years in the ceo seat
24
largest team managed
300
# of start-ups
1
# of times as CEO
5
# of successful exits
5

TOP Accomplishments

1) Took over a company as CEO in a new market (for me) with one week of cash. Restructured and recapitalized, fully funded and achieved a successful exit four years later with excellent shareholder returns.

2) Took over a specialty construction subcontractor. Rebuilt the business and in 3 years increased revenues 3x and EBITDA 5x.

Facilitator Stats

Facilitator since
2024
years in the ceo seat
24
years as senior executive
largest team managed
300
# of start-ups
1
# of times as CEO
5
# of successful exits
5

top accomplishments

1) Took over a company as CEO in a new market (for me) with one week of cash. Restructured and recapitalized, fully funded and achieved a successful exit four years later with excellent shareholder returns.

2) Took over a specialty construction subcontractor. Rebuilt the business and in 3 years increased revenues 3x and EBITDA 5x.

"Having been a member of a CEO peer group for over a decade, I have first-hand experience in how valuable sharing business experience with like-minded CEOs/businesses can be. I'm excited to now be able to share my own experiences and hep others realize their full potential by facilitating a Katahdin CEO Collective peer group."
Hal Charnley

Hal

Charnley

Strategic Facilitator

Key Areas of Expertise

M&A, exit planning, growth and scaling, leadership team development, fundraising, go to market

Most Proud Of

Saved four struggling businesses and hundreds of jobs by orchestrating several business turnarounds with quick decision making and a lot of guts.

"Off the Job" Passions

Mixed martial arts, motorcycles, fast cars, snowmobiles, and fishing

More About

Hal Charnley

Hal is an innovative and results-driven advisor and banker, combining decades of leadership and turnaround expertise with transactional proficiency in capital raising and M&A. With over 30 years of experience as a CEO, investor, chairman, or board member across a diverse range of industries—including Enterprise Software, SaaS, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Construction, Retail, and Technology—he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the table.

His extensive transaction background includes numerous private debt and equity financings, M&A transactions, and recapitalizations.

Hal selectively assists Boards, CEOs, and business owners in navigating complex situations that require experience, savvy, and determination. His focus is on strategic alignment, recapitalizations, private financings, and exits.

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