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Robert Toth

Partner - Finance and Executive Operations

Expertise
Executive Operations

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Location
New York

Capabilities
Driving Profitable Growth, Growth Capabilities and Development, Strategy, Planning, and Alignment

Services
Cross-Functional Initiatives, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement

 

Robert (Bob) Toth
Partner – Finance and Operations | On-Demand CEO, COO, CFO, Board Advisor

Bob Toth is a seasoned executive, trusted business advisor, and TechCXO Partner with a distinguished track record of leading and transforming companies at every stage—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. He is frequently called upon by Boards and senior leadership teams to provide strategic guidance in an advisory capacity or serve as an interim or fractional CFO, COO, or CEO, depending on the organization’s operational needs.

With extensive experience in venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE)–backed technology firms, Bob is known for driving sustainable growth, spearheading business turnarounds, and revitalizing underperforming companies across multiple industries. His hands-on leadership spans strategic planning, operations, financial management, M&A integration, business development, sales operations, IT infrastructure, HR, and international expansion.

Key Leadership Roles & Achievements

Founder & Managing Director, Wagon Wheel Associates, LLC

As the founder of Wagon Wheel Associates, Bob leads a business advisory firm specializing in transformation and enablement services, providing interim and fractional executive leadership across for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Notable engagements include:
• Serving as Interim COO for the most significant public health organization in New York, where he successfully led a digital transformation and process reengineering initiative.
• Acting as Interim CEO and CFO for a rigid packaging manufacturer, leading a turnaround effort that resolved liquidity challenges, optimized financial operations, and restructured sales, procurement, and manufacturing functions.

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer – Smile Train, Inc.

As a key executive of Smile Train, a $180M global nonprofit focused on cleft repair surgery, Bob was pivotal in scaling the organization’s operations and ensuring financial sustainability. His key achievements include:
• Increased revenue to $180M and improved operational efficiency, enabling an 11% increase in global surgeries.
• Boosting net assets by 38%, surpassing the Board’s financial target of three times operating expenses.
• Overhauling IT infrastructure, reducing costs by 20%, and modernizing technology to enhance efficiency.
• Strengthening financial controls, compliance, and risk management through expert-driven forensic reviews and Board-driven governance initiatives.

Senior Executive Roles – CA Technologies

During his tenure at CA Technologies, a $6B global IT solutions company, Bob held multiple leadership positions, driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and corporate transformation. Key accomplishments include:
• Leading global expansion efforts, generating $250M in new revenue through international markets.
• Driving over $1B in new license and recurring revenues, pioneering innovative licensing models that reshaped industry practices.
• Spearheaded corporate transformation initiatives that optimized business operations and achieved a 20% market cap increase.
• Building a $100M B2C business, developing a global e-commerce infrastructure to expand market reach.
• Led post-merger integration strategies, optimized global sales operations, and managed sales teams consistently achieving revenue targets.

President – ACCPAC International | SVP & GM – Interbiz

Bob led the strategic carve-out and sale of CATechnologies’’ $250M global business applications division, preparing it for acquisition by private equity and strategic buyers.

Early Career & Education

Bob is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who began his career with Deloitte Touche. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Rider University.

With deep expertise in financial strategy, operational excellence, and corporate transformation, Bob Toth continues to help businesses navigate challenges, unlock growth opportunities, and drive long-term success