John Belbusti
Senior Managing Director, Project Advisory
John Belbusti is a Senior Managing Director at VERTEX. With a proven track record of driving significant growth and operational excellence across global organizations, John specializes in creating commercial strategies and delivering results through data-driven decision-making. He excels in developing innovative yet practical solutions to complex challenges.
John has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, fostering engagement and collaboration at all levels. Known for his strategic thinking and adaptability, he thrives in dynamic environments, leveraging his skills in stakeholder engagement, organizational design, and change leadership.
John holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Honors from Pratt Institute, where he received the AIA Henry Adams Medal. His diverse career spans executive roles in global real estate, procurement, and architecture, with experience at CBRE, McKinsey & Company, and more.
Professional Highlights
- Global Leadership: Expert in managing large, distributed teams to deliver high-volume, complex projects across multiple geographies.
- Revenue Growth: Skilled in driving revenue and profitability growth through strategic planning and innovative market solutions.
- Operational Excellence: Proven ability to enhance cash flow and reduce costs through targeted audits and governance improvements.
- Acquisition Integration: Experienced in aligning business functions and creating value in post-acquisition integrations.
- Client Success: Strong track record of fostering client relationships, achieving high contract renewal rates, and winning competitive bids.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Organizational Design
- Performance Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Education & Certification
Juris Doctor (JD), New York University School of Law, New York, New York
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) with Highest Honors, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY, AIA Henry Adams Medal