William M. ("Bill") Schult Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Catholic Inner-City Schools Education (CISE) works to help rewrite the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education at designated Cincinnati inner-city Catholic elementary schools and high schools.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Recruited for private equity expertise and experience as the 3rd CFO in less than 4 years. Challenged to improve systems, processes, reporting standards, talent, and communication; professionalize the finance and accounting function; and boost the quality of analysis and position the organization for sale. Directed all accounting, FP&A, treasury, legal, IT, and tax functions. - Modernized back-office systems and internal communications, revamped systems and processes, increased cash flow; transformed and repaired a damaged reputation among suppliers that also enabled hiring top talent. Positioned the organization for a profitable exit within 19 months of hire.

Covington, Ky, Us

Headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with facilities worldwide, ProMach delivers best-in-class product brands across the entire packaging machinery spectrum. ___________________ Recruited in 2005 by the CEO, I led as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ProMach for 13 years. During my tenure, this integrated packaging solutions company grew from $160M to $850M in revenue through its manufacturing facilities and offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, United Arab Emirates and China.Primary Areas of Focus: International Corporate Finance & Accounting, M&A, Private Equity, Financial Strategies, Profit Building, Process Improvements, IT Management, Insurance, Taxes and Compliance.Representative Achievements:♦ As a key member of the executive team, developed and executed strategies that quintupled annual revenue, and increased profitability 12 out of 13 years.♦ Consolidated / integrated 3 dozen entities in NA, Europe and Asia to standardize accounting, finance & ERP systems.♦ Led 29 acquisitions, including the company’s first international acquisition. Partnered with legal team to implement corporate anti-corruption policy & comprehensive export policy.♦ Provided effective financial leadership as a key contributor in 3 highly successful sales processes and private equity exits.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

When my previous employer, International Knife & Saw, relocated to Massachusetts, I was asked by Shepherd’s CEO to become the company’s first CFO.Primary Areas of Focus: International Finance, Accounting, Credit, Treasury, Insurance, Administrative, Reporting, Strategic Relationship Management, Operations Streamlining, Financial Controls, Compliance, and M&A. Representative Achievements:♦ Improved financial performance and implemented reporting system to identify specific points of profitability and loss.♦ Streamlined the accounting and reporting systems in Belgium, Japan and Australia— focusing on cost controls and process improvements.♦ Guided the company through its first acquisition and streamlined a joint venture in the Czech Republic.

Florence, Sc, Us

International Knife & Saw is the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial knives and saws that was privately owned by a German investor and served a worldwide market from two primary headquarters, one in Germany and one in the U.S.____________________In 1995, I was recommended to International Knife & Saw by a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. For the first year, I served as a controller located in Germany to learn the company’s German operation. I then returned to the U.S. to become CFO/Treasurer/Secretary for the entire company.During my tenure here, I provided C-level stability and financial leadership during 2 ownership changes and executive turnovers. Here, I laid the framework for the profitable sale of company by building relationships with private equity firms, potential buyers, investment bankers and lenders.Primary Areas of Focus: International Finance, M&A, Strategy, IT, Process Improvements, Strategic Relationship Management, Financial Controls, and Revenue Growth. Representative Achievements:♦ Provided financial leadership in influencing growth from $119M to $161M in 75 countries — operations centers in Germany, China, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Holland, Chile, and the U.S.♦ Oversaw acquisitions of 14 companies in Austria, France, Holland and the U.S. — adding $45M in annual revenue.♦ Introduced strategic plans, financial controls and IT (ERP, SAP) — strengthening business performance, reducing operating costs, and saving $500K annually in headcount by leveraging automation capabilities and redistributing workload.

Munich, De

Joined this “Global 100 Company” as an Assistant Manager of Corporate Accounting and was quickly promoted to Corporate Accounting Manager.Representative Accomplishments:♦ Led automation of accounting at 100 locations for 10 Siemens’ subsidiaries♦ Promoted as only American converting all of Siemens worldwide to U.S. GAAP standards from German standards on the multi-cultural team in Munich Germany charged with that responsibility♦ Returned to U.S. as Controller of the company’s Dental Equipment Division

Before being acquired by The Andrew Corp., the Allen Group manufactured and marketed electronic and other mobile communications products for the wireless telecommunications industry, produced and sold truck components and operated centralized automotive emissions inspection programs.

Annecy Cedex 9 France, Fr

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Bba, Cum Laude, Accounting

M.A., Cum Laude, Theology

Accounting

Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program