Garda Associates LLC is a boutique consulting firm focused to assist organizations with their needs on (1) Mergers & Acquisitions, (2) Business Operations and (3) Business Strategy. The firm was founded by an experienced business executive.
Richard Perreault - Principal
As a seasoned C-suite Executive, a Finance leader, an Industrial Engineer steeped in Six Sigma and Lean Principles, and a business leader dedicated to employee development, I have devoted my career to maximizing opportunities inclusive of innovation and improvement.
My leadership philosophy is that the greatest source of potential in any organization is its people. I have worked with (and at) every level of an organization to continuously learn, instill that learning in my team, inspire an improvement mentality within the organization, and ensure that every individual has the support to implement improvements.
From being a President, CEO and CFO in the automotive industry, where I have worked with such organizations as Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Magna International and Lear Corporation, my focus has shifted to coaching and mentoring other business leaders to influence improvement across a greater number of organizations.
Extensive experience in driving business development, revenue growth, and effective financial management functions. Astute at business turnarounds and create positive free cash flow. Experience with mergers & acquisitions. Highly knowledgeable in all core business management functions. Committed to goal achievement and company growth. Skilled in Six Sigma and Lean Principles methodologies.
Core competencies include:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Business Planning
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Partnership Development
Project Planning & Management
Lean Manufacturing
Financial Management
Debt Restructuring
Turnaround
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