About Rodd Sala
Rodd Sala - Professional Summary: With a number of successful investments in start-up companies on his resume, international businessman Rodd Sala continues to seek opportunities through his own investment firm, Ensal Pty Ltd. The company, founded in 1982, operates as a holding company for a number of ventures spearheaded by Mr. Sala. He oversees these enterprises as Managing Director and major shareholder.
An experienced private investor in start-up businesses in the technology field, Rodd Sala specializes in fundraising, international marketing, teambuilding, and strategically navigating growing companies past regulatory and commercial obstacles. He references $5 million in government grants secured for start-up development, in addition to procuring the financing from public or private sources that is available to start-ups at any phase. As a Section 708 investor, Mr. Sala himself invests venture capital, mezzanine financing, and short-term business loans.
A speaker of multiple languages, he has traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and North America on countless executive-level marketing and sales trips to make corporate and stockbroker presentations, form partner alliances, and meet with shareholders. With a hand in assisting a wide array of start-ups, including his own, Mr. Sala utilizes his experience to help new businesses employ proper executives and staff, and takes pride in his ability to develop quality management teams. Having guided multiple companies public on the Australian Stock Exchange, Rodd Sala is well versed in the difficulties of bringing a growing company to the market via initial public offerings. Adroit in this task, he takes start-ups to public listing without requiring sales or profit history.
Additional ventures under the managerial oversight of Rodd Sala include a broad portfolio of assets, such as Ensal Pty’s significant real estate investment holdings. Mr. Sala invested in a number of retail businesses in Australia, taking a silent position in the operation of these investments. The exception is Park Ward Motors, a company he began as a hobby. Through Park Ward, he collects, restores, displays, and sells Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles. Originally based in Australia, the company moved to suburban Chicago in 2006, where Rod Sala currently resides. He operates the company himself, proudly serving as caretaker for over 400 of the luxury cars.
Rodd Sala - Professional Experience:
Park-Ward Motors, auto industry
Barrington, IL, US
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