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About

Tim Murphy, MBA, ICAE
Private-Equity-Backed CEO
 
President | COO | Board Director
Strategic Advisor

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Executive Summary

 

I am a board-level operating executive with more than 30 years of experience leading sponsor-backed, founder-led, and multi-unit platforms through operational transformation, EBITDA expansion, scalable growth, and profitable exits.

 

My career has been built at the intersection of strategy and execution—working closely with boards, private equity sponsors, and leadership teams to restore performance, professionalize operations, and convert strategic intent into measurable enterprise value. I have led businesses across family entertainment, restaurants, hospitality, and experiential consumer platforms, where disciplined execution, operating cadence, and financial transparency are critical to success.

 

Executive Value Snapshot

  • 30+ years of C-suite leadership experience

  • CEO, President, and COO roles across multi-unit platforms

  • $500M+ P&L responsibility

  • 150+ brands across 10,000+ locations

  • $18M+ aggregate EBITDA improvement

  • Proven private equity value creation and exit leadership

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How I Lead

 

Disciplined Execution

I create clarity around economic priorities and align leadership teams to deliver predictable results. Decision-making is grounded in EBITDA, cash flow, unit-level economics, and return on invested capital.

 

Operating Cadence & KPI Alignment

I establish consistent performance rhythms that make results visible, manageable, and actionable at every level of the organization—from unit operators to the boardroom.

 

Leadership Under Pressure

I bring calm, decisive leadership during periods of transition, uncertainty, and complexity, ensuring strategy and execution remain aligned when stakes are highest.

 

Board & Sponsor Partnership

I build trust with boards and sponsors through transparent communication, rigorous metrics, and shared accountability—ensuring alignment across governance, strategy, and execution.

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Executive Impact

 

PE-Backed Turnaround & Exit

Led the operational turnaround of a private-equity-owned portfolio of family entertainment assets acquired in a distressed environment. Implemented disciplined cost structures, pricing optimization, labor modeling, and operating cadence improvements, reversing approximately $10M in negative EBITDA to +$8M EBITDA within 12 months. The platform was subsequently repositioned and exited at a 6× EBITDA multiple to a strategic buyer.

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Multi-Unit Performance Acceleration

Improved unit-level profitability and enterprise performance across large multi-unit and franchise systems through standardized operating metrics, leadership alignment, and economic model refinement—resulting in sustained EBITDA growth and improved scalability.

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How I Work With Boards &

Ownership Groups

 

I partner with boards, sponsors, and ownership teams as a hands-on operator who understands governance, accountability, and execution. My focus is ensuring strategic clarity translates into operating results while maintaining strong board communication and alignment.

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Boards engage me for:

  • Operational turnaround oversight

  • Growth and scale execution

  • CEO and leadership team support

  • M&A integration and post-close execution

  • Exit preparation and value maximization

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Where I Deliver the Greatest Value

  • Private-Equity-Backed Platforms (pre- and post-acquisition)

  • Founder-Led Businesses Scaling to Professional Management

  • Multi-Unit, Franchised, and Experiential Brands

  • Boards Seeking Operator-Level Judgment and Strategic Rigor

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Let’s Talk

If you are a board member, private equity sponsor, recruiter, or founder evaluating leadership for a CEO, President, COO, Board, or Advisory role, I welcome a confidential conversation.

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Executive Engagements

I am available for:

  • CEO, President, and COO roles

  • Board Director and Board Advisory positions

  • Interim or transitional leadership engagements

  • Strategic advisory roles aligned with value creation initiatives

 

All discussions are treated confidentially.

 

Contact Tim directly at tim@timothypmurphy.com or schedule a private discussion to explore alignment.​

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