I am a senior executive with 20+ years of experience leading turnarounds, operational transformations, and strategic growth across consumer products, retail, and financial services. I specialize in stabilizing distressed operations, preserving enterprise value, and driving value through disciplined governance, risk management, and strategic capital partnerships. I co-founded Agent Jade and ARTIS, where I scale businesses from zero to 1,000+ locations, create category-defining innovations, and forge partnerships with global brands. I am passionate about turning strategy into measurable results and guiding teams through complex turnarounds from crisis to growth.

Jeremy Adelman

I am a senior executive with 20+ years of experience leading turnarounds, operational transformations, and strategic growth across consumer products, retail, and financial services. I specialize in stabilizing distressed operations, preserving enterprise value, and driving value through disciplined governance, risk management, and strategic capital partnerships. I co-founded Agent Jade and ARTIS, where I scale businesses from zero to 1,000+ locations, create category-defining innovations, and forge partnerships with global brands. I am passionate about turning strategy into measurable results and guiding teams through complex turnarounds from crisis to growth.

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I am a senior executive with 20+ years of experience leading turnarounds, operational transformations, and strategic growth across consumer products, retail, and financial services. I specialize in stabilizing distressed operations, preserving enterprise value, and driving value through disciplined governance, risk management, and strategic capital partnerships.

I co-founded Agent Jade and ARTIS, where I scale businesses from zero to 1,000+ locations, create category-defining innovations, and forge partnerships with global brands. I am passionate about turning strategy into measurable results and guiding teams through complex turnarounds from crisis to growth.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Strategic Turnaround & Operational Advisor at Agent Jade
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founded a consultancy that identifies strategic alternatives, restructures distressed situations, and enhances client capabilities, culture, and capital across the lifecycle. Direct turnarounds and operational rebuilds, restoring discipline and improving cash flow by 20–40%; led actions that helped double company valuation to $1B through a strategic sale to a financial buyer. Collaborated with receivers, lenders, boards, management teams, department heads, and vendors to stabilize distressed operations, protecting enterprise value and preserving $500M+ in assets across multiple clients. Restructured departments and processes to improve efficiency, governance, and strategic alignment. Implemented risk management and governance frameworks to mitigate operational, financial, and compliance exposure.
Founder & Managing Partner at Artis
January 1, 2012 - Present
Built a beauty category disruptor that invented innovative tools and products elevating consumers’ beauty experiences. Scaled Artis from a single e-commerce storefront to 1,000+ retail locations in under three years. Transformed a commodity beauty tool into a premium, category-defining brand, achieving 5M+ units sold and generating $250M+ in retail sales. Pioneered first-to-market innovations that reshaped consumer demand and redefined beauty category standards. Led global operations, overseeing product innovation, supply chain optimization, and retail expansion. Partnered with Swarovski, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Harrods, and Net-a-Porter; recognized by TIME, Forbes, Vogue, Oprah’s Favorite Things, Today Show, and leading celebrities for brand innovation and leadership.
M&A Deal Execution Lead at Houlihan Lokey
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010
Executed 20+ CPG transactions totaling $2B+ across sell-side, buy-side, and advisory engagements. Structured multimillion-dollar deals, optimizing risk-adjusted returns and transaction value. Directed due diligence and compliance initiatives, improving valuation accuracy and stakeholder confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Finance & CPA Accounting; Minor: Speech & Interpersonal Communication at New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Science at New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment