Darin Lynch Joins Platinum Group

Eden Prairie, Minn. (September 1, 2009) — Platinum Group, a transition management firm, announces the addition of Darin Lynch as a member. He will take CIO and senior leadership roles in privately held companies that are in a critical transition and provide leadership in integrating technology, business strategy and finance.

Since 2004, Lynch has been CEO of Irish Titan, a Minneapolis-based online technology firm offering a proprietary eCommerce platform, online strategy, online marketing, and website design and development. He brings 16 years of experience to Platinum clients in leadership of online strategy, business development and organizational alignment. He offers significant organizational, technology and e-Commerce retail expertise from previous positions, including CIO of 2nd Swing, Inc. and business systems manager of Wilson’s Leather.

Lynch holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University of Iowa and a master’s in business administration degree from the University of St. Thomas. He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association and the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association. He resides in Bloomington.

Founded in the early 1980s, Platinum Group is an interim management, consulting and investment group that leads privately held companies through critical transitions. The firm has invested in, managed and/or advised more than 800 companies in the Upper Midwest.

Platinum Group was awarded the “Turnaround of the Year” award in 2004 and “Transaction of the Year” in 2008 by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. For more information, visit www.ThePlatinumGrp.com.

June Transition Story

The Transition Resource Group invites company owners, partners and families in business to learn from a live transition story.

Real Story #5:
An innovative, “out of the box” business transition story

Join us to hear Bruce Baumgarn’s story of how he successfully sold and transitioned from a business in which he had previously invested. Bruce will share the innovative approach he used to get his business ready for sale. Participate in open dialogue with Bruce and other participants. Trusted advisors are welcome accompanied by a client or prospect. Please come and learn from Bruce’s point of view:

Why it is important to listen to your Trusted Advisors
If one road for selling your business isn’t working, there might be a different approach
Timing is everything— the importance of timely action
What do you do with your life when you have 70 additional hours a week at your disposal?

The Transition Breakfast Series is hosted by Olympic Hills Golf Club.

$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Please RSVP by Friday, June 8

Transition Resource Group

Who we are: A select group of professionals who have experience with business owners seeking to transition their business.
What we do: Provide a coordinated set of advisory services bringing specialized expertise to company owners that may be needed at some phase of a transition.
How we operate: Some of our services will apply to your situation, others may not. We consult and advise according to your needs. If we see the need, a TR G member will suggest others who may be a good fit for you. It’s always your decision.

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