Robert Castle - CEO/CFO/COO, BBQ and Sweet Treats

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BBQ and Sweet Treats B.V.Chief Executive Officer

Jan. 2023Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands · On-siteAs Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Shareholder, I lead a team of internal and external colleagues who seek to transform and disrupt the way we, and you, eat healthier, sleep better, and live balanced and happy lives. Our first products launching in the fourth quarter of 2023 are a line of healthy, vegan, gluten-free, no-added-sugar seasonings for your proteins, veggies, and frankly every kind of food. We like to say it takes 21 days to form a habit, but only one moment to break. Through disruption and transformation, we break bad habits.

Exhibits Development GroupChief Financial Officer

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2022Amsterdam, NL and Saint Paul, MN, USIn my most recent role, I was supervising the overall financial operations of four LLCs, including investment decisions, P&L accountability, and tax management; directly report to CEO and board members. Along with preparing a 13-week cash flow forecast for continuous improvement, I was setting short-term and long-term objectives for financial stability, as well as encouraged staff to follow. I was also engaged with outside CPA firm to file tax returns. Some of my key accomplishments are: • Fruitfully negotiated multiple exhibition and license agreements. • Independently streamlined financial functions of groups. • Gained insights about the financials for all four entities and reconciled financials to complete 2019-2021 tax returns. • Created new policies and procedures related to general ledger accounting and human resources to improve organisational tasks. • Resolved numerous legal disputes for a significant discount compared to demands.

Global Medical Services (GMS)Chief Operating Officer

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019Minneapolis, MN, US and Dubai, UAEOne of my daily duties was to execute operating functions of all departments. I was also supervising performance reviews of all business units. Notable contributions are: • Elected to administer high-potential accounting, legal, HR, and IT vendors, whilst building relationships. • Rectified a hostile work environment through cultural sensitivity training of multi-national employees. • Envisioned and implemented business strategy by collaborating with CEO, CFO, and CTO to identify strategic directions, ensure the longevity of the business, and increase market share. • Company was abruptly closed in December 2020 and subsequently the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer have each been indicted by the US Government for six counts of wire fraud from 2018 and one count of defrauding the US Government and Bank of America in a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) scheme in 2020.

Sunrise Energy Ventures LLCChief Financial Officer

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2019Minneapolis, MN, USHere, I was leading all accounting and financial functions, such as financial planning, accounting, and taxation aimed at improving cash flow and regulating tax updates. I directed internal financial controls to mitigate risks. Check my contributions below: • Successfully developed new month-end closing processes. • Implemented new CRM and a re-designed website whilst selecting and negotiating contracts with new vendors. • Established and strengthened long-term relationships with tax professionals to quickly resolve issues and file tax returns.

Fourscore Resource CapitalChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2016Minneapolis, MN, USAs Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, I was managing entire company operations and a high-functioning team of 15 with P&L accountability of ~$34M. On a daily basis, I was ensuring smooth running of corporate functions with the development and execution of financial, operational, and IT procedures. Check my accomplishments below: • Expertly improved toxic culture and transformed company structure. • Optimised operating efficiencies and operating expenses by using the latest technology. • Amplified revenues by 20.4% over the three and a half years through strategic leadership. • Created pricing structure, resulting in purchasing $2.4B+ of defaulted consumer receivables. • Excluded surplus executive positions to reduce costs and improve communication. • Returned $40M whilst borrowing $37M loan within three years. • Profitability sold in April 2016, providing a significant investment return to the stakeholders.

DigitalTownChief Executive Officer, President and Board Member

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012Minneapolis, MN, USI was managing operational functions, including corporate governance, investor awareness, strategic partner development, and capital raising initiatives. Key accomplishments are: • Drove transfer of technology assets from a strategic partner, The Active Network, Inc. • Set up and grew Hong Kong subsidiary and executed a contract with a China-based data aggregator. • Championed the outsourcing of technology development to EPAM, Inc. • Generated revenue through a sale of a domain and online advertising. • Certified S.E.C. financial statements on behalf of DigitalTown.

Piper Sandler, RBC Capital Markets, Northland Capital MarketsManaging Director, Investment Banking

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2012Minneapolis, MN, USEarned promotion to Managing Director of Investment Banking from Director, and Principal - Head of Specialty Finance Investment Banking. I was leading all aspects of M&As and financing transactions. I was coordinating with private equity firms, debt providers, and public and privately held financial services, telecommunication services/software, clean technology, and healthcare services companies. Notable accomplishments are: • Completed over 100 financing and M&A transactions with a total deal value greater than $35.0 Billion. • Managed financial, qualitative, and valuation analyses for transactions. • Leader of due diligence on potential financing and mergers and acquisition transactions. • Presenter at multiple, industry conferences and accounting seminars. • Developed and coached junior team members (training, coaching, and mentoring).

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