Kevin Connell, CPA, CGMA
Strategic Execution Partner | Founder of COO Strategies
At COO Strategies, we bring hard-won experience to clients navigating complex transitions—whether scaling, acquiring, integrating, or restructuring. Founder Kevin Connell leverages decades of CFO/COO leadership across commodities, tech, retail, and financial services to deliver clear results in uncertain environments.
Precious Metals Trading, Base Metals Concentrates, E-Commerce, Retail, Commodities, Liquidity Forecasting, Accounting, Finance and Tax
Scaling Operations and Driving Efficiency
We specialize in scaling financial and operational systems to match growth—without losing control or clarity.
Tripled revenue and Grew Margin at MTB (MKS PAMP Group) by aligning accounting, supply chain, risk, and treasury functions.
Led the financial and operational acquisition of APMEX LLC, the world’s largest precious metals e-commerce firm.
Structured ABL inventory financing solutions that unlocked liquidity for wholesale & retail clients and transformed working capital efficiency.
Built high-performance teams, growing staff from 11 to 60 while maintaining tight controls over SG&A and compliance.
Work to scale smart, not just fast.
Infrastructure and Digital Transformation
We modernize infrastructure for businesses at inflection points—whether preparing for a raise, a sale, or long-term scale.
Delivered $10M+ in infrastructure, including minting operations and processing plants for advanced manufacturing.
Implemented ERP, CTRM, and treasury platforms across JPMorgan, Freepoint, and RBS to streamline data, risk, and control.
Reduced reporting timelines by over 50% through automation and treasury optimization.
We build systems that support scale—before scale breaks them.
M&A Execution and Integration
From diligence to day-one readiness, we support complex acquisitions and divestitures with the discipline of a seasoned operator.
Managed global M&A integrations, including the transition of RBS Sempra Metals into JPMorgan and Freepoint’s acquisition of JPM’s concentrates business.
Created portable, standalone entities post-divestiture, including treasury, legal, and operational separation.
Bring us in when the stakes are high and execution matters.