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Veronica Ellinger

Veronica Ellinger

Chief Executive Officer

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BIOGRAPHY

A seasoned and strategic executive with nearly three decades of diverse leadership experience, Veronica Cardinale Ellinger (or as her colleagues call her, "V") has established a track record of success in driving operational excellence, organizational growth, and cultural transformation across industries such as education, healthcare, retail, and franchising. As an Executive Senior Vice president and CEO, Veronica has led complex business operations, guided mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and negotiated high-stakes contracts, consistently delivering value to stakeholders while ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability.

With deep expertise in multi-unit management, franchise development, and program innovation, Veronica is adept at analyzing and optimizing business systems to accelerate performance and achieve measurable results. From launching new products and services to guiding complex corporate transactions, Veronica has played a pivotal role in reshaping organizations, improving financial health, and cultivating high-performing teams. Her Entrepreneurial spirit was demonstrated early on as the owner of a successful childcare business, which was sold for double its initial investment.

Areas of Expertise:

- Executive Leadership & Strategic Vision: CEO Leadership, M&A Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Franchise Management
- Operational Excellence: Multi-Unit Operations, Process Improvement, Standardization, KPI Management
Growth & Expansion: Market Penetration, Business Development, Revenue Generation, P&L Management
Mergers & Acquisitions: Due Diligence, Integration Planning, Franchise Roll-Ups, Operational Separation
Team Leadership & Development: Coaching & Mentoring, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement
Financial Stewardship: Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Resource Allocation, Cost Optimization
Program Development & Innovation: Fundraising, New Product Launches, Social Impact Initiatives, Continuing Education
Real Estate License, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Leadership Style:
Veronica’s leadership is centered around transparency and collaboration. She believes in fostering open communication and building trust at all levels of an organization. By being transparent in her decision-making, she empowers teams to take ownership of their work and aligns everyone around shared goals. Veronica cultivates high-functioning teams by encouraging input from all stakeholders, listening to diverse perspectives, and ensuring that team members feel valued and supported. This collaborative approach drives accountability, strengthens relationships, and leads to the sustained success of the business. 

Personal Background:

Outside of her professional life, Veronica is a proud wife, mother of two beautiful daughters, and grandmother to three granddaughters. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and tackling historical remodeling projects. She is  an avid runner and is often found in the Pilates studio, where she maintains a strong body to fuel her mind. Her commitment to health and fitness is a testament to her belief that physical well-being is integral to personal and professional success.