Executive Advisory for Growth

Mr. Mandell has the unique combination of a Wharton MBA and senior financial services executive experience including extensive leadership experience across banking, commercial finance, insurance, operations, federal / state advisory program development and entrepreneurial consulting. Proven success scaling organizations, driving operational transformation, improving profitability, securing institutional financing, and leading high-growth initiatives across corporate and privately held companies. Including Citicorp / Citibank, Mitsubishi, and Equilease Financial Services

Recognized for executive leadership in operational management, strategic planning, credit oversight, business development, organizational scaling, and executive advisory services; with experienced working with growth-stage, mid-market, and enterprise organizations in highly regulated environments.

As the Divisional President of Citicorp Specialized Financing Division, Mr. Mandell had operational authority of 39 specialized lending functions, a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, with Senior Lending Authority.

As the Chief Operating Officer for a US subsidiary of Mitsubishi, Mr. Mandell’s was responsible for the growth of that subsidiary from a $100 million business to a $1.0B business.

In the private sector, Mr. Mandell as SEVP/ Managing Director he was instrumental in raising $250M Private Equity, and $750M secured debt, and the company becoming a Forbes Top 100 Company.

Arthur Mandell, through Arthur Mandell & Associates, Inc dba Strategic Advisors provides fractional executive leadership, strategic advisory, and operational transformation support for growth-stage, founder-led, and private equity organizations.