Brian A. Wygle
Managing Director
 Pasadena Office

Brian Wygle is a Managing Director of Janas Associates, providing corporate finance, mergers and acquisition advisory, strategic planning and management consulting services for middle market clients.

Brian has more than 20 years of experience as an investment banker and management consultant specializing in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, turnarounds, and interim management. He has developed budget and profit plans, long range financial plans, working capital plans, and merger and acquisition or divestiture plans.

During his career, Brian has consulted with companies in many industries, providing him with a solid understanding of business practices across a wide spectrum of industries. His assignments have included a Turnaround Plan as senior advisor to the board for a $40 million, publicly-traded manufacturing company. He developed a Turnaround Plan for a Personal Computer Manufacturer and Distributor. He advised in the restructuring and start-up of Motion Picture and Record production companies, including negotiating distribution and financing.

Brian also negotiated financing for a Consumer Electronics Distribution company, and developed a business plan and arranged financing for a Marine Products company. He negotiated a $10 million credit facility for a Manufacturing company with multiple retail locations, and developed a restructuring and sale plan for a manufacturing company in Chapter 11. He developed and implemented a turnaround strategy for a medical device manufacturer.

Brian’s approach is “hands-on.” He served as Chief Financial Officer of a computer manufacturing company with sales of $40 million, and as Chief Executive Officer of a retail chain with sales of $150 million. He advised in the pooling, securitization and sale of mortgage portfolios in the secondary market, and has been actively involved in the purchase, sale and management of real estate in California, Hawaii, and Arizona.

Brian purchased an oil production company in 2000. He was involved in all aspects of the company from drilling to distribution. He restructured the company and sold the assets in 2005, achieving a 900% return on investment. He purchased and manages a cattle and horse ranch operation in Arizona. He invested in and managed an electrical component sales and distribution company. Brian has written and lectured on management and leadership issues, and negotiation strategy.

Brian brings a solid understanding of financial, accounting, and legal matters, proven experience in leadership and change management, and a unique ability to solve problems and present options.

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