Victor Escandón

Victor Escandón is a multifaceted corporate finance executive with cross-functional expertise and dexterity to balance strategy and execution. He is adept at navigating changing environments, and has led organizations through acquisitions, divestitures and other transformations. In addition to financial services, his strategic and operational capabilities extend to the consumer products industry.

Professional Focus

More than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of finance, with deep expertise in M&A, treasury, strategic planning, financial planning and procurement
Leadership roles in Fortune 100 consumer products companies and bulge bracket investment banks
Proficiency in key areas of talent and organizational management, including change management, control processes, team building and productivity, as well as corporate governance
Multicultural mindset, with background living in working in cities across the U.S. and various countries including Mexico, U.K., Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Germany
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Business Expertise

Senior Director Corporate Finance at Daymon Worldwide, private brand developer and retail services provider; led recapitalization and sale to private equity investors
Prior roles include Director of Financial Planning, Global Procurement at PepsiCo; Senior Manager, Corporate Treasury; Finance Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region; Group Manager, Strategy and Business Development; and Finance Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions
Director of JP Morgan Lab Morgan, start-up funded by Lab Morgan and Michael Dell
Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions at Credit Suisse First Boston
Capital Markets Associate at Merrill Lynch
Analyst at Bankers Trust, co-founded Latin America M&A practice

Additional Expertise

Financial Services
Banking & Capital Markets
Consumer & Retail
Consumer Products
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Education & Certifications

MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Boston University
Management Training: Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, CO

PROPHET

Boyden Corporation

520 White Plains Rd
# 500
Tarrytown
United States

Case Studies

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Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company

Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.

Interim Leadership Team Restores Growth and Delivers Successful Exit for Private Equity Firm

An interim CEO appointed by Boyden delivered a comprehensive transformation programme that strengthened operations, enhanced customer experience and positioned a technology business for a successful PE-backed exit.

Rapid response on site: Local interim CFO stabilizes Portuguese subsidiary of automotive supplier

A German medium-sized company in the automotive supplier industry secured the financial management of its Portuguese subsidiary by appointing a local interim CFO at short notice – and achieved stability, transparency, and improved liquidity within a few weeks.

Thought Leadership

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Blog

Holistic Performance Management: A Practical Guide for Managers

Effective performance management requires clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and the courage to address performance issues in a fair, consistent, and compassionate manner.

Articles & Papers

Navigating Uncertainty: Private Equity's Next Phase of Value Creation

In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how private equity's continued evolution is redefining operational leadership, talent, and value creation, while AI accelerates the next phase of transformation.

Articles & Papers

Recruiting Centralized Leadership for a Diversified Family Conglomerate

As a family conglomerate grew in scale and complexity, its decentralized structure began to limit alignment. A generational transition created the opportunity to rethink leadership at the group level. Here’s how introducing centralized leadership brought clarity, coordination, and stronger governance.