$2B+
Debt & Equity Financing Arranged
50+
M&A Transactions $500K-$200M
80+
Countries Across 6 Continents
Sam McQuade, Founder & CEO, Panterra Finance
An Internationalized American who spent two decades based in New York and Switzerland, Sam McQuade has built and led finance functions across 80+ countries. Previously at Stryker (CEE market expansion), Dell (400% Swiss revenue growth), Travelers (emerging markets CFO across Brazil, India and China), and GAB Robins (CFO International Operations, 30+ countries). He founded Panterra Finance on the belief that growing companies deserve Fortune 500-caliber financial leadership — on a fractional basis. MBA International Business, European University Geneva. Big 4 network. Globally agile, based in the US and EMEA for 3 decades, working across 6 continents.
Client testimonials
Trusted by leaders
I worked with Sam's team while assigned to review strategic M&A alternatives which eventually led to the firm's restructuring and an eventual sale. Sam was a key player in the entire process and apart from his firm grasp of the financial condition of the company, his knowledge of the industry dynamics and his ability to frame and quantify the potential impact on the firm of varied strategic alternatives made him a stand-out on the deal team.
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Nicholas Jackman
Group CFO, ANSA McAL
ANSA McAL Group
LinkedIn: Sam was his advisor
Throughout an extensive review of strategic alternatives and eventual sale transaction, I worked with Sam on a daily basis as he led the key elements of the process and related transactions. His commitment, attention to detail and team-oriented nature was critical to the overall process. He clearly has strong financial analytical abilities, as well as demonstrated the depth of his involvement
in the company's financials (and beyond). Sam was an exceptional partner in coordinating the various constituents and executing the overall transaction.
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David Chorney
Director, Corporate Development
Corporate Development Advisory
LinkedIn: Sam was his advisor
I had the opportunity to work with Sam during the start-up phase of a joint venture with Travelers Insurance and a Brazilian insurance company. Sam demonstrated the highest integrity and the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels and across business functions. He clearly has deep multi-cultural understanding and was able to form strong ties with our JV partners. Sam was instrumental to the start-up of this new operation and was able to drive financial and operational aspects as well as contribute to other areas such as Business Intelligence and Actuarial.
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Bob Wallace
Professional Services Director
Anaplan (formerly Travelers Insurance)
LinkedIn: Worked with Sam on same team
I worked with Sam at GAB Robins for about 5 years. I was CEO and Chairman of the company. Sam is an extremely bright and skilled financial executive. I was able to rely on Sam for very important and sensitive work projects. Sam was a delight to work with and whoever hires him is getting a real winner
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Ed Troy
Former CEO & Chairman
GAB Robins
LinkedIn: Ed was senior to Sam
