Chanoch Friedel Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

* Part of restructuring team of Global USA subsidiary. Responsibilities include hiring new COO, VP Finance, sales force reorganization, introduce operational procedures, mentoring the Operations team of 10, improving interaction and relationships between the USA subsidiary and Canada HQ. * Driving supply chain consolidation and increasing operational efficiencies over the next 3 years. Estimated savings of about US $5M annually when completed.* Amalgamated quality inspection teams and relocating test facility in China to achieve annual US $1M savings. * Streamline operations of wood products factory to reduce losses.* Opened new Felt Acoustic Division for Global Contract. Sales estimated at $2M in 2020.* Mentoring my successor at Global Contract.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Head of International manufacturing and sales operations (1997 - present)- Chairman of Israel Group, US $50M (1997 – present) - Created overseas manufacturing facilities in Israel, Brazil and Australia. - Established dealership distribution in the Middle East, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Achieved US $15M in sales, an increase of 25% in the last 4 years.- Streamlined or shuttered inherited underperforming businesses in England, France, Brazil, Australia, Italy and Russia. - Experienced navigating cultural impact on business and personal interactions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Launched and managed the organization in 1992, growing the business to six independent divisions and over 600 employees. Increased profits each year since its inception, during all economic market cycles, through hands-on management, risk assessment and P/L analysis. * Led the sales, marketing, product and manufacturing strategies to meet expanding and evolving markets. Successfully turned the start-up company into a large, international organization active in key developed and emerging markets.* Grew sales from zero to over $150 million as well as increased EBITA by 400% in the last 5 years.* Reduced operational costs by 5% in material, direct labor and factory expenses. Increased productivity and efficiency by constantly implementing numerous improvements, lean manufacturing, quality assurance and compliance programs.* Launched hundreds of major initiatives including new, complete product lines and ongoing product development. Achieved ongoing, profitable, expanded and new market penetration.* Developed and executed profitable expansions into 3 international markets via dealer distribution channels in the Middle East, Caribbean, Central and South America.* Set up and managed licensing deals and outsourcing agreements with partners, suppliers and financial institutions in US, Austria, Germany, China and South Korea.

Montreal, Canada Area

International Aluminum Curtain Wall manufacturer and installer. Managed the company's operations in Canada, USA and UK.

Montreal, Canada Area

Nigeria

Israel

Israel

Israel

Icd.D, Institute Of Corporate Directors

Activities and Societies: University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management – acted as Chairman for 4th year undergraduate students.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Civil Engineering