Brian Hazelton Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Monticello, Mn, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

President, Power Business, and SVP for the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries. Led P&L for the billion dollar Power Business which designs, manufactures, markets, and supports engines and batteries for outdoor power equipment used in residential, commercial, and utility applications. Oversaw commercial and business operations across nine global facilities with 2,700+ employees.LEADERSHIP | STRATEGIC PLANNING | BUSINESS OPERATIONS• Rebuilt the Leadership Team onboarding VP-level talent in Operations, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, Human Resources, Aftermarket, and Planning (SIOP). • Significantly improved operational safety performance across all five plants. Decreased total recordable cases by 65%, TRIR from 3.92 to 1.33, DART rate from 2.94 to 0.91, and lost time case rate from 0.98 to 0.42.• Established the Electrification Business Unit to drive a coordinated approach as the business pivoted from gasoline power to battery power. Implemented a clear strategy, empowered leadership, and installed accountabilities and financial metrics. Achieved revenue and margin growth year over year.• Resolved significant issues in die cast operations increasing engine production output and profitability. • Decreased working capital by 14% year over year with a significant focus on order to cash process improvements and the implementation of a true SIOP process.COMMERCIAL STRATEGY | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT• Restructured European operations resulting in better customer experience and improved ESGA performance.• Pivoted business from the declining residential segment to the more profitable commercial and utility segments. • Expanded engine production to improve product quality, reduce employee turnover, and increase production rates.• Executed a direct material cost savings program. • Gained $25M in price in the first five months of 2023 versus 2022.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Board Member - SUSA (joint venture between Briggs & Stratton and Starting Industries)Board Member - Briggs & Stratton JapanBoard Member - Briggs & Stratton Shanghai

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

President – Newmar Corporation, Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, and boats. The company employs over 6,000 people and had fiscal 2022 revenues over $5 billion. Promoted to lead Newmar, and transitioned to Briggs & Stratton before strategies were achieved.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Senior Vice President – Winnebago-brand RVs, expanded role to include the Winnebago Towables business bringing the operational, commercial, and support resources of the Winnebago brands together for a better consumer and dealer experience. $300M of revenue and 500 employees added to my responsibility.LEADERSHIP | CHANNEL GROWTH • Leveraged the Winnebago brand to expand the dealer channel for the towable products while broadening the Winnebago product portfolio for motorhome dealers, gaining share at existing dealers and attracting new dealers.• Reduced indirect costs by combining Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sourcing, Quality, and Service organizations across the Winnebago brand.• Promoted and mentored an internal candidate to the General Manager role of this segment. Today he is a key executive within the leadership of Winnebago.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Vice President and General Manager, Winnebago Motorhome Business, recruited to restore profitability, market share, and a culture of winning to the $900M Winnebago Motorhome business with 2,700 employees across five facilities. Upgraded engineering, marketing, aftermarket, and financial leadership to grow margins, drive increased market acceptance of products, introduce efficient processes, strengthen the Winnebago brand and instill a culture of ownership, accountability, and urgency.Member of the Executive Leadership Team of Winnebago Industries, Inc.LEADERSHIP | INNOVATION | GROWTH• Earned RV of the Year (2018) and awarded Best in Show for several new products introduced in 2018 and 2019. The intentional voice of customer activity led to the successful design and introduction of these products.• Introduced the Revel Class B van-based motorhome which launched the camper van product segment across the industry and repositioned the Winnebago brand with a new demographic.• Achieved five consecutive quarters of gross margin improvement while expanding share in the fastest-growing market segment of the RV motorhome industry.• Implemented Integrated Business Planning to reduce working capital, improve forecast accuracy, reduce material costs, and eliminate waste.• Member of the Executive Steering Committee selected to lead the implementation of a $30+ million Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution throughout the enterprise.• Introduced a stage-gated new product development process to ensure the achievement of cost targets and the timely introduction of new products across the business.• Completed the first-ever employee engagement survey across the entire workforce to measure workplace satisfaction and develop a strategy to significantly improve employee engagement and reduce employee turnover.

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Chief Executive Officer of Schwing America, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Schwing GmbH, responsible for North, Central and South America. Schwing designs, produces, sells, and supports concrete pumps, mixers, and batching plants for use in construction-related industries, and provides parts, service, and training support for its dealer network and customers. Led P&L for international operations and 680 employees. Responsibilities included product design, production (welding, machining, assembly, testing), R&D, supply chain, sales, product support, parts distribution, IT, finance, and human resource activity. Member of the Senior Schwing Global Leadership Team responsible for overall strategy and performance.LEADERSHIP | TURNAROUND | MARKET SHARE | GROWTH• Assumed CEO role two weeks before the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Led successful emergence with new financing in place, previous lenders and creditors paid in full and growth in market share.• Grew revenue, gross profit and net income (2010-2015). Decreased SG&A as a percentage of sales. Achieved record levels of revenue per employee, gross profit per employee, and net income per employee in 2015. #1 in concrete pump market share.

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Vice President – Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts Operations, directed an 85-person sales and customer support team responsible for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Activities were carried out through independent distributors and on a direct basis. Responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, product planning, marketing, and industry representation.• Secured a multi-million dollar order which at that time was the largest single order ever placed in the industry.• Realigned distribution network from 100% dealer-based to greater direct sales to improve end-user satisfaction, increase market share, and grow margins. Increased sales revenues and gross profit.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Vice President - Compact Equipment Group, Director - Dealer Development and National Accounts, Director of Sales Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment serving customers in the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, energy, utility, and mining industries.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Vice President – Western Region for manufacturer of diesel engines for automotive, truck, construction, marine, mining, power generation and military applications. The company also provides parts and service support through a global distribution network. Member of the executive team that implemented the Detroit Diesel/DaimlerChrysler merger, replaced four Regional VPs and managed 25 states, four Canadian provinces, and Mexico.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance

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