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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• President and CEO: Tranzonic / Hospeco, November 2024
• President and CEO: Supply Source, May 2023 – Oct 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Led strategy for the Moen business unit, North America’s #1 consumer faucet brand, with responsibility for $2+ billion P&L. Delivered on mandate to increase market share and encourage innovation in sales, marketing.
• Improved margins 300 bps by implementing ITW’s 80/20 tools and methodologies. Led customer, SKU, and supplier rationalization initiative; prioritized product innovation and R&D to achieve 28%… Show more Led strategy.
• Improved margins 300 bps by implementing ITW’s 80/20 tools and methodologies. Led customer, SKU, and supplier rationalization initiative; prioritized product innovation and R&D to achieve 28% new products vitality; and.
• Navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic while growing CAGR 20%, managing complex supply chain challenges and outpacing competitors with aggressive pricing actions to meet demand and fuel growth.
• Created DEI-focused talent development program to identify and hire diverse talent and then advance that talent through 2-year rotational program. Show less

• Recruited to build out leadership team and drive B2B sales growth in portfolio of engineered-to-order hardware, software, and firmware products. Held full P&L responsibility for $400 million in revenue.
• Built and executed on a turnaround strategy to improve profit by 400 bps. Executed the Danaher Business Systems (DBS) methodology to optimize business performance and culture.
• Capitalized on fast-growing automotive and electronics markets by establishing and expanding business… Show more Recruited to build out leadership team and drive B2B sales growth in portfolio of engineered-to-order.
• Capitalized on fast-growing automotive and electronics markets by establishing and expanding business in China and Mexico business units. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Built out operational and organizational structure to prepare the business for divestiture, led sales process with 12 potential buyers, and managed the SEC approval process. Identified interdependencies with parent company and created a distinct management team and business infrastructure. Transitioned from Newell Brands to Hunter Douglas in 2016 to lead.

U.S.

Delivered $700+ million in revenue in the office, wholesale, IT/VAR, arts and crafts, fine art, and fine writing channels. Achieved 1,200 bps margin improvement as sales remained flat through category expansion, new product introduction, and customer rationalization.

Held full P&L responsibility for global business with revenue exceeding $300 million. Increased margins 1,000 bps by consolidating the DYMO and CardScan businesses and eliminating redundant costs, personnel, and locations.

Drove 100% B2B sales growth in global business unit and expanded product vitality from 12% to 30%+. Performed commercial due diligence and post-acquisition integration for 2 acquisitions.

Managed a $1.05 billion sales organization for this manufacturer of power tools, accessories, and equipment (acquired by Black & Decker in 2003). Successfully integrated 3 distinct sales forces following acquisitions.

Held commercial responsibility for $400+ million in revenue in the global portable power tool market.

Oversaw $800+ million in sales for all products sold in retail channels.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History / Economics

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Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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