Acquiring Small, Profitable Businesses

George Greene is a former corporate professional with over 30 years of work experience in manufacturing, consulting and technology.  After getting the opportunity to accept a package from his most recent employer, George has decided to take the plunge and do what he has always wanted to do: Become an entrepreneur!

Highlights

• MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business (graduated in 2005, Finance and Accounting concentrations).
• Degree in Civil Engineering from University College Dublin, Ireland (graduated in 1993).
• Extensive experience in applying technology to drive value in myriad businesses from a variety of industries.
• Well-financed with intention to buy now

The Beginning

George was born in Ireland where he attended University College Dublin and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1993.  Soon after graduating from university, George obtained a green card in the lottery and emigrated to the United States, where he has lived ever since and became a naturalized citizen in 2002.

Professional Career

After a brief stint working as a civil engineer in Chicago, George joined NSK, a large multinational bearing manufacturer, where he worked from 1997 until 2004.  George was accepted to the very prestigious Chicago Booth School of Business, from which he graduated in 2005 with an MBA.  George was hired by A.T. Kearney (a global consulting company) right out of business school, where he worked on a variety of projects including acquisition due-diligence, supply chain optimization and even government advisory.

In 2008, George joined SAP, the world's largest business applications software company, in their Value Engineering team, focused on ensuring that SAP customers understand and drive value from SAP software.  This experience exposed George to the intricacies of many industries, including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Medical Devices, Life Sciences and Utilities.

In 2012, George joined Adobe Corporation, this time focused on helping Adobe's customers drive value from digital marketing software, with a focus on Finance, Insurance, Retail and Hospitality.

George was recruited back to SAP in 2016 to work in a center of excellence role for SAP's Customer Experience software division.  As of May 2025, George will be leaving SAP to finally pursue his dream of owning and running a small business.

Personal

George is married with two young boys and lives in Boca Raton, Florida.  In his spare time he coaches youth rugby and engages in various activities with his family.