Kevin Oaks, MBA

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Member at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Kevin is the VP of Finance and Technology at Andrews Cooper, leveraging a unique background that spans from engineering on the factory floor to strategic finance. He specializes in M&A integration and scaling financial operations. People who have worked with him describe him as sharp, engaging, and a strong leader.

Outside of work, Kevin is a dedicated father and husband who enjoys the outdoors as an avid "River Explorer. " This passion for navigating rivers suggests a love for adventure, nature, and challenging outdoor activities, balancing his professional life with personal exploration and family time.

His career path is unique, having successfully transitioned from a hands-on mechanical engineering role to a high-level finance executive, giving him a rare, holistic view of business operations.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

M&A Integration
His experience at TE Connectivity involved building the M&A integration process, and it remains a key specialty listed in his professional headline.
Financial Storytelling
He believes "clean and explainable" books are critical for business direction, emphasizing the need for a clear financial narrative to guide strategy.
Operational Efficiency
Starting his career on the factory floor with a mechanical engineering degree gives him a deep-rooted, practical understanding of driving business efficiency.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2022
Member at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
11-2021
Vice President of Finance and Technology at Andrews Cooper
10-2020 - 11-2021
Global Product Line Finance / M&A Integration Controller at TE Connectivity
6-2016 - 10-2020
Regional Controller at TE Connectivity
6-2014 - 6-2016
Sr. Manager & Plant Controller at TE Connectivity

Education

2006 - 2009
MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
1994 - 1999
BSME from Eastern Washington University

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Exp : 25 Location : Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Member at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Kevin

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