Professional Background:
Anthony (Tony) M. Salerno has over 13 years of diversified experience with a successful record of profitable initiatives in automotive, luxury goods, marketing services, sports entertainment, transportation and professional services. Offering a rare blend of creative, operational and financial strengths, Mr. Salerno has achieved exciting company turnarounds and is recognized for his success in growing profits. Mr. Salerno is currently the Managing Director of Business Development for Lyndon Group, a financial consulting firm specializing in sophisticated project management, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, SEC reporting, information technology services, audit preparation, acquisition due diligence and integration, internal control outsourcing, lean manufacturing solutions and personnel placement.

Mr. Salerno was formerly the North American Controller for Aston Martin, a division of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), where he directed the financial growth of the company through its two most profitable years in its history. He joined Ford with the Jaguar & Land Rover brands where he led a team implementing first year Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. His turnaround capability is highlighted by his accomplishments as Vice President of Operations for Saleen, Inc., a niche / exotic vehicle manufacturer & tier-one automotive supplier, where he led a distressed company to profitability through structural revitalization that included major shifts in operations, product development and distribution. He also was responsible for launching the sustainable production of the Saleen S7 exotic sports car. His creative and business development skills are also reflected in his work at Saleen, where he successfully negotiated the agreement with Ford Motor Company to build the legendary Ford GT sports car. All of these efforts eventually helped Salerno to successfully recapitalize the company through private equity. His strategic approach to building a business is reflected in his role as Director of Finance & Administration for Automotive Performance Industries (API), a subsidiary of Onex Corporation (TSE: OCX), where he worked on corporate development, strategic planning & business development initiatives in the marketing services, logistics and engineering industries. Mr. Salerno also had a significant impact on profitability and growth as Controller of International Speedway Corporation’s (NASDAQ: ISCA) California Speedway, a position he was appointed to at age 25 by Penske when the company was owned by Penske Motorsports (NASDAQ:SPWY). During his tenure, the company hosted the highest attended sporting events in the state of California. In this position he was a member of the organizations Director group which was responsible for all strategic planning for the company. Prior to joining Penske Motorsports, Mr. Salerno held various finance positions with Penske Truck Leasing, a joint venture between Penske Corporation & General Electric Corporation (NYSE:GE). Mr. Salerno’s professional career began in public accounting at ParenteRandolph where he advised clients in various industries including media, financial services, construction, utilities, waste management, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, education and travel.

Mr. Salerno received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California and a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Wilkes University located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is an active member of the Association for Corporate Growth, California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation, Motor Press Guild, and the Pacific Club of Newport Beach where he is a member of the Finance Committee. He resides in Newport Coast, California with his wife and two sons.

Other Expertise:
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Corporate Development
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing
• Luxury Goods
• Marketing Services
• Automotive & Motorsports
• Sports Entertainment
• Professional Services
• Transportation

Key Contacts:
CFO, Controller, CIO, IT Director, Investment Bankers, Private Equity Groups, CPA Firms, Attorneys

How I Can Best Help Others ACG Members:
Sharing my network

How I Would Like to Expand My Network:
By developing quality relationships vs. quantity of relationships