Heather Ashburn

Chief Executive Officer

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Founder of Lauruse and a seasoned COO/CFO-level operator, Heather has delivered over $100 million in hard-dollar cost savings across two decades of transformational engagements with private equity, Fortune 500 corporations, and federal agencies. As Acting IT Controller at Amtrak, she managed a $300+ million budget and exceeded plan by more than 10% — results built on new governance frameworks, financial discipline, and cultural readiness for change. Her strategic cost management work across Credit Suisse's private equity portfolio yielded $800 million deal value increase. Heather doesn't just cut costs—she delivers performance breakthroughs that redefine market position. 

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ALEXANDRIA, VA