>$1B to over $3B
Expansion of a booked revenue backlog from >$1B to over $3B, including a landmark $2B, 20-year contract.
Two Decades
Two decades of profit and loss responsibility, surpassing profit targets annually and achieving historical safety milestones.
Cash Generation Growth by 600%
Crucial contributions to Vigor’s revenue and cash generation growth by 600% over eight years.
Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships
Setting the stage for groundbreaking acquisitions and strategic partnerships, facilitating high-stakes discussions with major maritime companies and private equity firms.
Joe O'Rourke
Ltd. Advisory Services
Located in Portland, OR, Joe O'Rourke stands as a strategic executive renowned for leadership in finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and business development. With profound expertise in the maritime and government contracting sectors, Joe is dedicated to delivering consulting services that catalyse value and transformation for private equity firms, executive search/interim replacement agencies, and maritime organizations.
Joe's leadership is characterized by a holistic approach to acquisition efforts, from target identification to post-closing integration, supported by an empathetic leadership style that nurtures and retains top talent. Driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in every engagement, Joe combines executive prowess with hands-on experience to spur growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Recognized for retaining high-performing staff, Joe is open to relocation and available for interim and consulting projects, with a willingness to travel up to 75%.
Joe's career has been marked by collaboration with prestigious brands such as LTD Advisory Services, Vigor Industrial, Southwest Marine, United States Marine Repair, Seaspan Victoria Shipyards, Carlysle Group, among others. His core competencies include strategic planning and execution, financial analysis and forecasting, M&A expertise, operational efficiency improvement, leadership and team development, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and more.
Professional Experience
Business Consultant at LTD Advisory Services
(2022 - Present)
Joe leverages his extensive expertise in finance, M&A, and business development to provide strategic executive advisory, guiding significant acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
SVP – Business Development at Vigor Industrial
(2006 - 2014)
He led the company's aggressive expansion strategy, focusing on organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Core Competencies
Strategic Planning & Execution | Financial Analysis & Forecasting | Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Expertise | Operational Efficiency Improvement | Leadership & Team Development | Crisis Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Negotiations | Maritime Industry Knowledge | Government Contracting Acumen | Risk Management & Compliance | Business Development & Growth Strategy | Cost Reduction & Profit Maximization | Organizational Restructuring | Market Expansion & Diversification | Business Consulting | CAS & FAR Compliance | P&L