Andy Harris Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ca

Toronto, Ca

As Managing Director at STS Capital, I work closely with clients to guide them through the process of selling their business for premium strategic value rather than just a financial market multiple, and also achieving their required personal outcomes from the sale process.STS Capital makes Extraordinary Exits possible with our extensive global relationships, a world-class team of expert guides, and proven strategic deal process that connects sellers to international strategic buyers and investors. We are expert guides for entrepreneurial/family business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit. By selling our client's business strategically to the people that buy strategically, our clients achieve maximum value and create legacy potential.STS Capital Partners (STS = Selling To Strategics) is a global M&A firm, specializing in sell-side services for entrepreneurial and family business owners.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Family Values. Institutional Resources. Rosewood Private Investments is the private equity arm of the Rosewood Corporation, a multi-billion dollar, family-owned enterprise headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Wholly owned by the Caroline Hunt Trust Estate, we are a stable, evergreen source of capital that does not depend on outside equity.We use our expertise in acquisitions and financing to collaborate with management and grow the businesses in which we invest—both organically and through add-on acquisitions.Pioneers in the family investing space, we combine the best of family offices—including a commitment to fairness, integrity, and helping people succeed—with the rigor and resources of a traditional private equity group.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Vantage is a ~$1B+ leading producer of naturally derived, specialty ingredients delivering unique value to Personal Care, Food, Consumer Care and Industrial markets with a portfolio of over 2,000 products. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Vantage operates globally across 8 specialty ingredient manufacturing facilities, 13 formulation laboratories and 19 distribution warehouses located in 13 countries across the United States, Latin America, South Africa, Europe, and Asia. Vantage is backed by H.I.G., a leading global investment firm with $30 billion of capital under management. H.I.G. is based in Miami, with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta in the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices in London, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 300 companies worldwide. The firm's current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $30 billion.

Maryland Heights, Mo, Us

Accella shapes the ideas that enhance our lives through improved safety, comfort, sustainability and performance.Grow and transform the leading independent polyurethane systems and recycled rubber products business, backed by Arsenal Capital, combining several strategically related businesses to achieve both organic and acquisitive growth. Drive customer value, team culture, revenue growth, profitability, organizational strength, technology, operations performance and business development. Empower human resource/talent development and team build-out. Standardize and enhance business processes across sales, marketing, finance, operations, technical and R&D. Drive compliance in safety, environmental, quality, operations and financial functions. Lead over 10 acquisitions in North America and Europe and business start-up in China. Report to board of directors; interface with all financial and community stakeholders.Since December 2012, led the acquisition and integration of the "best of the best" to build the leading independent polyurethane systems business - Accella, including MarChem, RB Rubber, Arnco, Pathway Polymers, Ultimate RTH, Zeus, IPS, Burtin Polymer Labs, Coating & Foam Solutions, Premium Spray Products and Quadrant Spray Foam.

Grow / transform four specialty chemical companies. Provide leadership to improve profitability, operations and organizational strength. Collaborate with company leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans. Standardize business processes across sales, marketing, operations, innovation and R&D. Oversee operations / sales / R&D in the US, Europe and China. Drive compliance in safety, environmental, quality, international trade and financial functions. Lead acquisitions and divestitures. Report to board of directors; interface with all financial and community stakeholders. P&L responsibility. Grew EBITDA over 100%; led key acquisition, and 4 divestitures providing investors record returns,

Reinach, Basel-Country, Ch

Hired to combine three acquisitions, build an identity for new group, integrate into corporate culture, brand and meet high standards of E+H. Hired and trained sales, customer service and technical staff. Realigned distributors and representatives. Developed / implemented all marketing communication initiatives. Planned and implemented successful SAP ERP/CRM across company. Member of Wedgewood board of directors reporting to E+H division CEO in Germany. Grew sales 64%; increased EBIT by158%..

Recruited by board of directors and CEO to launch innovative company and technology. Primary leader responsible for building business, developing sales and marketing organization and process, and developing and implementing go-to-market strategy. Introduced and won acceptance from clients and government regulators for environmental innovation. Cultivated qualified sales pipeline in excess of $50M within first 12 months.

Hired as member of new management team to turn around the US company. Designed and led implementation of go-to-market strategy, including market segmentation, sales channels, marketing communications and lead generation. Reengineered sales and marketing organization, including inside sales, technical services, business development and distribution. Reported to NA president, with regular communication with COO and CEO at European HQ. Drove sales +50% to $24M.

Boston, Ma, Us

Asked by US president to develop grassroots sales and marketing efforts in two new target markets – Semiconductor and Aerospace/Defense. Defined the business development requirements for $150M in new target market. Developed strategic corporate sales plans and issued proposals for over $15M in new business

Selected by division president to develop industry marketing group responsible for $130M in sales as part of a broader initiative to redesign corporate strategy. Chartered to develop, implement and manage the division’s marketing plans. Coordinated all marketing communications, advertisements, tradeshows and sales tools. Increased profits $650K through product line rationalization.

Responsible for business development, sales and profitability for division’s top-producing area with annual sales in excess of $7M. P&L responsibility. Grew annual area sales more than 300%. Cited for sales excellence with Chairman’s Award and Eagle Award.

Responsible for day-to-day project engineering and production optimization at three oil and gas processing facilities. Managed project budgets of $2M. Completed world-class training with project management and process operations.

Mba, Finance And Marketing

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering