Proven CFO and Operations leader with deep expertise in financial strategy, P&L optimization, and transforming hospitality and retail businesses into profitable, scalable enterprises.

Donna is a seasoned finance and operations executive with a proven track record of leading multi-unit hospitality, restaurant, and wholesale businesses through growth, transformation, and profitability improvements. She combines sharp financial strategy with operational insight to drive results across complex, fast-paced environments.

Her leadership includes serving as CFO and COO for Boston Lobster Feast and Boston Wholesale Seafood. In addition, she has also held senior finance roles at Tijuana Flats, Hard Rock International, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, and Darden Restaurants. Throughout her career, she has delivered measurable results by optimizing P&L performance, designing pricing strategies, improving cost structures, and leading high-performing teams.

Trusted by executives, private equity stakeholders, and cross-functional partners, Donna is known for translating financial data into actionable insights that align strategy with daily operations. She brings a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on problem-solving, making her a valuable advisor and consultant for businesses seeking growth, margin expansion, or organizational transformation.

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Help business succeed.

• Aligns financial strategy with business operations for sustainable growth.
• Improves profitability through cost optimization and margin expansion.
• Builds financial models that support private equity, investment, and restructuring decisions.
• Translates complex data into clear business insights for decision-making.
• Develops scalable systems for budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Guides cross-functional teams with strong leadership and operational expertise.