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ABOUT

Empowering Organizations for Growth

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Pivot Executives is a leading Management Consulting and Executive Workforce solutions firm, dedicated to supporting professional businesses and NGOs in management consulting, government contracting, and executive search and placement. Our areas of expertise include Executive Management, Financial Management, Programs & Operations, Contracts & Compliance, Risk Management, HR Management, IT, and Cybersecurity.

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We help organizations assess their strategies and operations, improving financial performance and overcoming barriers to market entry and expansion. By strengthening their systems and competitive advantage, we enable them to grow their market share effectively.

Our Founder

and CEO


Sani Daher brings over 25 years of leadership experience in top professional services and engineering organizations. He has a proven track record of driving multi-million-dollar growth and boosting productivity through his expertise in corporate strategic planning, P&L management, and continuous operational improvement.

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Sani's approach is centered on aligning operational architecture—including internal services, LEAN processes, systems, and skillsets—with the strategic value sought by clients. Working closely with management teams, he realigns operations to deliver maximum impact and growth. His extensive industry experience spans International Trade and Development, Government Services, Non-Profit Management, Management Consulting, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices.

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With a global perspective gained from working in more than 25 countries and managing teams across 60 countries, Sani easily assumes executive decision-making responsibilities and drives strategic plans that lead organizations through growth, change, and global economic challenges. He has led significant growth in his previous roles as Regional Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where he added hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and revenue over the last 12 years.

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An expert in Business Strategy, Business Process Improvement, and LEAN Management, Sani holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and both a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

 

He founded Pivot Executives to provide comprehensive executive-level expertise  and executive workforce solutions to organizations, supporting their growth and operational excellence.

Sani Daher, Founder & CEO, Pivot Executives

Meet Our Executive Workforce Solutions Team

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Pamela Mendes

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Pamela has built a large network of Executive talent in Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, IT, Engineering and Human Resources. 25 years in Workforce Development and Management, Executive and Top Talent Search, supporting C-Suite Executives and growing companies with Fractional, Interim, or Direct Hire talent. She sold, managed and assisted clients, ranging from small startup ventures, and private equity, to mid-size and Fortune 100 companies in virtually every industry. She has a passion for networking and a curiosity of learning how things work. A career that started in Operations and Management leading to Recruiting and Customer Engagement for Fortune 500 companies across the US. Pamela is a motivated results-orientated VP of Workforce Solutions who loves that “search and find” aspect of connecting people across organizational boundaries.

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Top Skills:​

  • Executive Talent Search Business

  • Consulting Project/Client Management

  • Career Development

  • Coaching Management Consulting

 

Education & Certifications:​

  • Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney

  • Butler Street & Richardson Sales Certifications

  • Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Interview & Interrogation Certification

  • Revealing Genius: Fundamentals of Brand Leadership

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Christine Friend​

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Christine is a results-driven executive talent and administrative professional with 20 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership teams across diverse industries. With expertise as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Executive Community Coordinator, she excels in aligning top-tier executive talent with client needs, sourcing and recruiting across all industries and C-suite roles, while addressing the operational needs of businesses.​ Known for building valued relationships with executives and expanding professional networks, Christine increases talent engagement through strategic outreach and virtual networking events. Her commitment to fostering long-term connections and enhancing productivity ensures seamless operations and exceptional results for both clients and executives.

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Top Skills:

  • Strategic sourcing and recruitment across industries and C-suite roles

  • Candidate pipeline management 

  • Social media and online platform recruitment expert

  • Networking and relationship-building 

  • Candidate interviews, screening, and matching candidates experience to client needs

  • ATS/CRM systems management

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Education:​

  • Santa Monica College

  • Arizona School of Real Estate and Business 

MEET OUR TEAM OF BUSINESS ADVISORS

We work with an extensive team of  Executives and Senior Leaders. For each consultancy, we carefully put together a team of experts that will best address our client needs. Meet some of our Senior Advisors.

Yassica Ferrer

Specialty: Business Development and Program Management.​

 

Experience: More than 20 years of expertise in proposal writing and management for major agencies including USAID, USDA, FCDO and ILAB.

Dr. Cory Heyman

Specialty: Business Development Strategy for NGOs.

 

​Experience: More than 20 years of experience at C-suite and VP levels in business development and organizational management working with USAID, and Department of State

Jacey Pittleman Spratt

Specialty: ICF Certified Executive Coach. Leadership Retreats Facilitation and Business Development Training.​

 

Experience:15 plus years in business development, training and coaching executives and leadership working with USDA and USAID.

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Taimur Shazad

Specialty: Certified ScrumMaster, Design and Development of IT solutions, ERP and CRM. 

 

​Experience: 10 plus years of experience leading IT project management offices, including ERP,  CRM, & SharePoint solutions.

Sam Wehbe

Specialty: Financial Management, Contracts and Compliance.​

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Experience: CFO, VP of financial management and contracts for last 10 years. Worked with USAID, Department of Defense and Department of State.

Jennifer Baker

Specialty: Division and Regional Growth & Executive Management. Compliance and Risk Management.​

 

Experience: 30+ years of experience in international development, including 12 years at the senior director/executive level managing technical and regional divisions serving a range of clients, including USAID, UK FCDO, and US Department of State. 

Tony Barclay

Specialty: CEO and Board of Directors Coaching​

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Experience: 30 Plus Years, Board Chair, CEO and COO in International Development

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