Senior executive with notable success growing $1 billion-plus thriving and resilient businesses worldwide in the consumer products and industrial sectors by capturing game-changing commercial opportunities, pushing business model innovation, and driving high performance in complex global environments.Starting as CFO of then publicly-traded FGX, assumed progressively greater responsibilities as the company grew, becoming CFO of FGX International and Essilor’s Sun & Readers Division in 2010, and then CEO in 2014. During 12-year tenure, transformed iconic portfolio of brands, including Foster Grant, Ironman, Disney, and Steve Madden, into a high-growth, global organization known for brand building, product development and innovation, broad channel distribution, customer-focus, and go-to-market expertise. Prior to FGX, held several global operations and finance leadership roles, including Americas Controller at GE Ionics, Corporate Controller at Ionics (prior to being acquired by GE) and several Corporate Controller positions at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Group North America and Vector Healthsystems. Began career in Big Four accounting at EY. Known for and energized by building and leading world-class teams of up to 4,500 highly engaged employees in more than 50 countries around the world. Strives to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate populations. Currently serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations based in New England. Specialties: Global Commercial Operations, P&L, M&A, Financial Planning, Business Model Innovation, High-Performance Teams, Product Development, E-Commerce, Business Development, Consumer Brands, Non-Profit Leadership, Board Service