Lawrence Place

President And CFO at Miura Golf

Lawrence Place has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. They currently hold the positions of President and CFO at Miura Golf since June 2020. Lawrence was initially appointed as the CFO in 2017 and played a crucial role in the company's relocation and expansion. They optimized cash flow, established international partnerships, and restructured the order/distribution model.

Before joining Miura Golf, Lawrence served as the Chief Financial Officer at True Spec Golf starting from February 2017. Their responsibilities included restructuring the company's financial performance and overseeing the relocation of the headquarters. They focused on turning the company's financial situation around to enable a profitable sale.

Prior to that, Lawrence worked at HP, where they held the role of Chief of Staff - Global Government Relations & Public Affairs from November 2015 to February 2017. In this role, they led the real estate separation strategy for HP EMEA, managing the split of 150 locations and negotiating incentives following the division. Lawrence also served as a Senior Financial Analyst - Finance Strategy & HQ at HP from July 2013 to November 2015.

Lawrence's professional journey began with an MBA Financial Analyst Intern position at Hewlett-Packard's Inkjet Printing Solutions division in 2012. They also gained experience as a Community Volunteer at AmeriCorps from June 2009 to June 2010.

Overall, Lawrence Place has a strong background in financial management, strategy implementation, and business development, demonstrating the ability to drive growth and successfully navigate organizational changes.

Lawrence Place received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from The Citadel, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. Lawrence then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance, General at the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013. In 2016, they attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, earning a LEAD Certificate in Corporate Innovation. Lawrence also obtained certifications in Series 7 and Series 66 from FINRA in May 2007. Additionally, they obtained a Green Belt - Six Sigma certification, but the specific date and institution where they acquired it are not provided.

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  • President And CFO

    June, 2020 - present

  • Chief Financial Officer

    July, 2017