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Peter Burgess

Ian Magee Vice President, Finance and Operations at The F. B. Heron Foundation New York, New YorkPhilanthropy Previous University of Chicago, American Express, Mitchell Madison Group Education University of Cambridge 500+ connectionsConnectSend InMailMore options www.linkedin.com/in/ianmagee/ Background Summary Highly analytical executive with fifteen years of strategic, financial, and operational experience (over ten years in leadership roles) in both for-profit and mission-driven organizations. Extensive problem solving and process improvement skills, and a strong track record of leading cross functional teams. Experience Vice President, Finance and Operations The F. B. Heron Foundation 2012 – Present (1 year)New York City Executive Director of Strategy and Research University of Chicago 2009 – 2012 (3 years) Joined the university during a critical point in the financial crisis as the first Director of Financial Strategy, to develop a long term financial strategy. Promoted within two years to Executive Director, taking on the additional responsibility for Institutional Research. Vice President American Express 2001 – 2009 (8 years) Held positions of increasing responsibility over eight years in various finance, strategy, and business development roles both nationally and internationally, leading teams of up to eight people. Hired by a former client, and promoted twice. Regarded as an expert on card economics, co-branded card partnerships and loyalty programs. (Open)1 recommendation Ellen Acevedo External Affairs~Community & Corporate Engagement Ian sought out UCAN to work with our Economic Mentor Program three years ago and was introduced to a young man who was enthralled with his accent and love of music. From then on, Ian took the initiative to engage the young man (and others in the...View Associate Mitchell Madison Group 1997 – 2001 (4 years) Hired as a Business Analyst and promoted within two years, within the European Practice of a global top tier firm founded by a group of former McKinsey & Company consultants in 1994. Worked in several cities across Europe and North America. Volunteer Experience & Causes Mentor UCAN (UCANChicago.org) January 2010 – September 2012 (2 years 9 months)Children Mentored a young adult in Chicago as part of a federally funded program called the Economic Mentor Program run by UCAN, to help prevent juvenile detention. Mathematics tutor The Door (door.org) January 2009 – March 2009 (3 months)Education Volunteered at The Door to tutor GED-level mathematics to groups of disadvantaged youth. Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 10Strategy 7Financial Modeling 6Business Strategy 6Financial Analysis 5Management Consulting 5Strategic Planning 3Negotiation 2Analysis 2Research 2Economics Ian also knows about... 2New Business Development 2Mergers & Acquisitions 1Risk Management 1Non-profits 1Budgets 1Business Planning 1Start-ups 1Venture Capital 1Corporate Development Process Improvement Budgeting Planning Financial Management Strategy Development Problem Solving See 5+ Education University of Cambridge Master of Engineering (MEng), Mech. Eng. & Economics 1996 – 1997 Distinctions in Economics, Industrial Economics and Organization, and Management Science. Achieved the top grade in the university in Management Science University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mech. Eng. & Economics 1993 – 1996 Recommendations Received (1) Vice President American Express Ellen Acevedo External Affairs~Community & Corporate Engagement Ian sought out UCAN to work with our Economic Mentor Program three years ago and was introduced to a young man who was enthralled with his accent and love of music. From then on, Ian took the initiative to engage the young man (and others in the group) in further discussion and cultural activities. Ian also participated fully in all of the program events and trainings...more August 28, 2012, Ellen was with another company when working with Ian at American Express Groups AMEX Alumni Link Join American Express Alumni Join Association for Institutional Research Join Bridgespan Nonprofit CEO/Executive Director Network Join Bridgespan Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer Network Join Bridgespan Nonprofit Managers from the Private Sector Network Join Cambridge Uni Alumni Join See 25 more Following News Nonprofit Management 149,303 followers Follow Companies Teach For America Education Management Follow Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Philanthropy Follow The University of Chicago Higher Education Follow FSG Management Consulting Follow Ford Foundation Philanthropy Follow Abt Associates Research Follow Lumina Foundation Philanthropy Follow Diversified Search Staffing and Recruiting Follow The Rockefeller Foundation Philanthropy Follow Russell Reynolds Associates Staffing and Recruiting Follow Clinton Foundation Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Commongood Careers Nonprofit Organization Management Follow The Bridgespan Group Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Clinton Global Initiative Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Investors' Circle Venture Capital & Private Equity Follow The Foundation Center Philanthropy Follow The Alfred P. 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