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Jeff Zappone

Restructuring Co-Leader

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    How I help clients

    Jeff Zappone drives turnaround management initiatives that improve profit and strengthen cash flow. He steps into interim executive roles to align leadership teams, restore financial discipline, and accelerate organizational improvements that stabilize operations. Jeff guides companies through restructuring with clear priorities that position stakeholders for recovery. By emphasizing hands-on operational oversight, Jeff delivers execution certainty in moments that demand speed, transparency, and control.

    Specialties: Turnaround Management; Interim Executive Leadership; Profit Improvement; Cash Flow Enhancement

    Industries: Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space, Automotive & Industrials, Business Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & Consumer Products

    Career Highlights & Background

    Jeff brings more than 30 years of experience leading turnaround management efforts across complex, high-stakes environments. He has served as chief executive officer (CEO), chief operating officer (COO), chief restructuring officer (CRO), and chief financial officer (CFO), directing companies through restructuring, profit enhancement, and cash flow stabilization initiatives that required immediate results. His recent CRO roles for a specialized aerospace machining manufacturer and an optometry practice underscore his ability to address industry-specific challenges while driving enterprise-wide performance improvement.

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    Credentials

    • Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, University of Pittsburgh
    • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Westminster College
    • Named People to Watch: Business Professionals Making Their Mark by Turnarounds & Workouts
    • Awarded Top 100 Turnaround Professionals by Global M&A Network

    My key work strengths include

    • A client-centric approach
    • Focused on results
    Our diverse range of services addresses our clients’ ever-evolving needs through all stages of the business lifecycle. Unlike bigger companies that rely on traditional methods, we are nimble and innovative in the face of change.

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