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North Carolina, United States

Responsible for leadership and growth of a successful HVAC Wholesale Distribution business with 20 locations across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. With over 230 employees, spanning 6 states, VAD has been serving professional HVAC customers for over 35 years and is the 13th largest HVAC wholesaler as reported by The ACHR News. VAD was Canada based Master Group's first venture into the US HVAC market in 2021. Master Group is Canada's leading HVAC wholesaler, backed by private equity firm Novacap.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Responsible for leading two businesses (Direct Distribution and Aftermarket Parts) for Johnson Controls' North American HVAC business. Combined P&L circa $600m.Direct Distribution - Lead JCI's company owned York Commercial and Residential HVAC Distribution channel. Responsible for the strategy and P&L of the York direct channel including leadership for 360 team members across 46 HVAC supply centers, distribution hubs, and Yorknow.com ecommerce platform. Member of Johnson Controls Ducted Systems executive leadership team.Aftermarket Parts - Leadership over all aspects of JCI's ducted systems parts business, including P&L, strategy, sales and marketing, customer service, distribution operations, and procurement. Distribution HQ in Wichita, KS. 80 team members.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Full P&L leadership over commercial, engineering, and multi-site ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certified manufacturing operations of Parker Hannifin's on-board aerospace filtration business. Current focus is integrating the business into Parker Hannifin, including footprint consolidation projects to leverage the business unit's technical engineering capabilities and onboard OEM pedigree in Greensboro, North Carolina.Parker Hannifin acquired CLARCOR / Purolator Advanced Filtration Group on February 28, 2017 as part of a $4.3 billion dollar cash deal. With annual sales exceeding $13 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Global sales and marketing leadership for a $100+ million stand alone division of Clarcor. With manufacturing and sales operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Purolator Advanced Filtration serves a diverse set of markets including Polymer Processing (Fiber, Film, and Resin), Industrial Process, Energy (Power Generation and Oil and Gas), and Aerospace/Defense. Manage direct sales resources across the US, in Belgium, China, India, and Indonesia, as well as an agent network throughout the rest of the world.

Schaan, Li

Full P&L responsibility for the South Central division of Hilti North America. Led 90+ direct team members, including 8 regional managers, across a diverse multi-state geography. Since taking over the role in mid 2013, I have led the division to double absolute Profit Contribution in back to back years and have done the same for Return on Sales.

Schaan, Li

Responsible to lead Hilti's network of 30+ retail centers throughout the East coast as well as a large customer service call center. Charged with delivering year on year productivity growth by growing net sales over-proportional to operating expenses while hitting strategic objectives related to customer penetration, e-Business and new product introductions. Lead and coach over 100 team members and managers over a large geography that spans the East coast to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Schaan, Li

Sales director with full P&L responsibility for Hilti's mainstream business in Georgia and the Carolinas. Responsible for translating corporate initiatives and executing company profit goals through an expert team of seven regional managers and over sixty account managers.

Schaan, Li

Managed and developed Hilti's flagship line of large combihammers and demolition tools in North America. Interacted with our direct sales force and customers to gather market data and customer needs to shape future product innovations for the global business unit. Accountable for all areas of the marketing plan of these products including defining the factbase, value proposition, and tactical launch plan. Required gaining cross functional commitment of sales management, logistics, and marketing communications to ensure successful launches of Hilti's brand shaping tools.

Schaan, Li

Responsible for increasing sales/profit and defining the strategic direction for a core customer segment for Hilti North America. Accountable for developing the value proposition and delivering training to over 1,400 sales managers and direct sales account managers. Also engaged in cross functional project management for high profile projects such as “Account Manager Ramp-Up Inititiave.”

Schaan, Li

In this position I led a team of up to 16 direct sales account managers with responsibility of up to $9 million in annual sales. I was responsible for all aspects of recruiting, training, coaching and the sales of local team. I also indirectly managed 10+ professionals in distribution, engineering, retail, and product specialists. During my tenure I implemented two major change initiatives involving field sales structure and a total compensation plan revision.

Schaan, Li

I was responsible for increasing sales within a highly profitable, technical product line for the south Texas region. I developed technical proficiency of the sales team and increased awareness amongst the building code enforcement community and the engineering/architect community. I grew sales by targeting high profile construction projects within high-rise and health care construction and by getting our fire protection products specified by engineers and building owners.

Schaan, Li

Direct sales of premium construction fasteners, tools, and chemicals to contractors and projects. During my 2-1/2 year tenure in the account manager role, I was responsible for achieving new accounts and growing sales of all products within my customer segment. I worked with an indirect sales team including retail and customer service functions to outperform company-wide growth by 10%. I led many product launches within my region and received division accolades for strategic, new product sales.