About

Strategic Finance Executive | Growth & Transformation Leader | Board Advisor

Debra Bradley is a strategic finance executive with a strong track record of driving transformational growth, fundraising, and operational scale across venture-backed, private equity, nonprofit, and family-owned organizations. Over her career, she has partnered with leadership teams to design capital strategies, raise funds, lead turnarounds, and optimize financial performance in sectors spanning agriculture tech, healthcare, restaurants, and investment banking.

Debra brings deep expertise in building investor trust, crafting capital structures, and leading financial transformation to unlock value. She has successfully secured and deployed over $75 million in strategic investments and driven enterprise-wide change initiatives that resulted in triple-digit profit growth and substantial operational efficiencies.

Her experience includes finance leadership at Driscoll’s, strategic advisory to Kaiser Permanente’s executive team, and transformational roles at private equity-backed Tavistock Restaurants. Debra’s investment banking foundation further strengthens her ability to align financial strategies with shareholder and stakeholder interests.

A strong advocate for innovation, leading edge technology implementation & adoption, and strategic risk management, Debra is adept at navigating diverse ownership structures and complex growth environments. She is a proven communicator who translates financial complexity into actionable business strategy.

Areas of Expertise:

Capital Strategy and Fundraising
Business Transformation and Turnaround
Private Equity and Venture Capital Advisory
Family-Owned and Nonprofit Governance
Financial Strategy for High-Growth Enterprises
Risk Management and Technology-Enabled Finance

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Finance — University of South Carolina (International Business Emphasis)

Passions:
Public Speaking (Award-Winning Toastmaster), Endurance Sports, Outdoor Exploration, Aspiring Golfer