Craig Clark

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CEO, Founder, Interim Exec., Turnaround and Startup Expert @ Triquetra
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Plano, Texas, United States, United States
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About Craig Clark

Craig Clark has been highly successful throughout his career in a multitude of industries transforming static or struggling businesses through positive change, leadership, vision, and holding employees accountable through key performance metrics. He has always been the executive the Board turned to when they needed a goal met that no one else could achieve. Craig’s successes span a myriad of industries and business environments including tripling the size of a struggling aerospace company through developing and patenting disruptive intellectual property, conceiving and starting a logistics software .com and growing it to $78M in less than two years, creating over $6M positive EBITDA swing in a $385M 3rd Party Logistics provider in one year, turning a pre-IPO AC/DC power conversion manufacturer profitable that facilitated an exit for the shareholders, transforming a $175M commercial construction distributor resulting in a 17% positive swing in EBITDA, among others. Craig consistently delivers double digit improvements in revenue, margin and EBITDA and has also successfully led over 40 company/business unit start ups ranging from 7 to 200 employees with $0 to $20M in revenue. His operational expertise spans manufacturing, supply chain, wholesale/distribution, aerospace, software, telecommunications, commercial construction products, power conversion, startups and 3rd party logistics across NAFTA, Asia, Middle East and the European markets.Specialties: Executive LeadershipP&L / Operations Leadership Sales & Marketing Product Portfolio Expansion Problem Solving / ImprovementBusiness Transformation / Turnaround Global Market GrowthStart Up Management Banking Relationships Leadership / Staff Development Manufacturing3rd Party Logistics / DistributionSoftware DevelopmentRisk Management / MitigationResearch & Development / Patents

Craig Clark's Current Company Details
Triquetra

Triquetra

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CEO, Founder, Interim Exec., Turnaround and Startup Expert
Craig Clark Work Experience Details
  • Triquetra
    Managing Director
    Triquetra Mar 2019 - Present
    Stilwell, Ks, Us
    Triquetra is a new kind of intermediary that acquires cash flowing businesses, transforms them into investments with impact, and then grows them. We combine private equity capital management functions with centralized corporate center functions into a holding company that creates scale, eliminates duplicated services between operating companies, and provides best in class back office functions. Financial "and" social returns are good. Three kinds of returns are better: Financial Return ~ Human Flourishing ~ Common Good. That is why we are called Triquetra.
  • Struxus, L3C
    Board Member & Co-Founder
    Struxus, L3C Jan 2009 - Present
    STRUXUS, L3C is a sustainable charitable organization that is a 4th party logistics provider that aggregates the demand for philanthropic organizations and selects, negotiates and manages the outsourced services of 3rd party logistics companies and other providers. Because of its unique status as a charitable organization that is funded by equity and sustained by revenue, STRUXUS is aligned with the charitable intent of its customers. At the same time, it can bring to bear private sector practices to benefit NGO’s to help drive radical changes in efficiency and costs. In today’s world of reduced donations and the requirement to do more with less, STRUXUS is best suited to serve Humanitarian NGO’s, Faith Based Organizations, Multilateral Organizations, and Civil Society actors. As well, all philanthropic organizations that purchase materials or run supply chains would benefit from utilizing STRUXUS.
  • Reliant Worldwide Plastics
    Ceo
    Reliant Worldwide Plastics Sep 2009 - Feb 2019
    Gainesville, Texas, Us
    Reliant Worldwide Plastics is a leading supplier of custom injection molded plastic commercial aircraft products produced for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1968, Reliant Worldwide Plastics is committed to exceed customer expectations through the teamwork of our dedicated staff of plastics professionals who place a high value on creativity and innovation while leveraging our AS9100D / ISO9001D certifications. Reliant is the ideal choice for products with close tolerance and demanding cosmetic requirements.Reliant holds 9 patents for process and products surrounding innovation in thermoplastic carbon composites that are as strong as aluminum yet half the weight. Most recently, Reliant was named one of three finalist for the coveted International Crystal Cabin Award for innovations in Commercial Aircraft Interiors. Our patented work on replacing aluminum aerospace parts with plastic parts are flying today – reach out and we can discuss how Reliant can do the same for your company.
  • Arc One, Llc
    Ceo
    Arc One, Llc Sep 2007 - Dec 2008
    Us
    Recruited by Patriarch Partners, an $7B Private Equity firm, to turn around a $175M distressed commercial door, door frame and hardware distributor. Quickly identified 67% of current company contracts were signed to produce a negative EBITDA and total liabilities were understated by $7M. I recommended stopping further funding and moving the company through an exit strategy.
  • Patriarch Partners
    Coo - Patriarch Direct
    Patriarch Partners Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
    New York, Ny, Us
    (Simultaneous position inside Patriarch Partners private equity firm while serving as CEO of Arc One) Lead the team who conceived and implemented aggregation of spend across a $7B private equity firm. Leveraged total portfolio OpEx spanning 28 companies and renegotiated “Patriarch rates” for the combined buy. Saving opportunity was $1.34M year over year and the major initiatives included aggregating demand for Ocean, truckload, less than truckload, air freight, small package, office supplies, travel, packaging, insurance, office machines, and warehouse space.
  • Valere Power
    Coo
    Valere Power Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
    Us
    Hired by this $200M pre-IPO AC/DC power conversion manufacturer to turn it profitable in order to facilitate the founders exit. Responsible for 152 of Valere’s 190 employees and directed manufacturing, Asian contract manufacturing, R&D, engineering, product development, project management, purchasing, quality, call center support, and logistics. During tenure as COO, company was profitable every quarter which facilitated a private sale prior to IPO date.
  • Nokia Siemens Networks
    Vp Global Supply Chain / Manufacturing
    Nokia Siemens Networks 2002 - 2006
    Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi
    Recruited to design, implement and manage a total supply chain solution for a $1.2B global telecommunications provider of broadband connectivity products. Responsible for Logistics, International / Domestic Transportation, Contract Manufacturing, Purchasing, Material Planning and Manufacturing, Information Technology, Quality, and Sales Operations. Complete $520M P&L responsibility including Asian and European manufacturing OpEx and global transportation spend.
  • I2 Technologies
    Coo Of Freightmatrix.Com Startup
    I2 Technologies 2000 - 2002
    Scottsdale, Arizona, Us
    Recruited to startup and lead FreightMatrix.com, an online logistics marketplace majority owned subsidiary of i2 Technologies, Inc. Through seven Director-level direct reports, responsible for all aspects of Business Development, Alliance Services, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Solutions Development and Delivery of a startup .com for the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Was hand picked to devise and execute a global alliance channel strategy with System Integration Partners, Software Partners and Hardware Partners. Went from zero to $70MM in revenue in 2 years.
  • Penske Logistics
    Senior Vice President
    Penske Logistics Jul 1995 - 2000
    Reading, Pennsylvania, Us
    Hand selected to turn around Penske Logistics’ failing Western Region. Responsible for managing $385MM P&L, 10 direct reports, 1,345 associates, 77 multi-client locations and 8 distribution centers. Duties included Client Logistics and Fulfillment, International / Domestic Transportation, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Purchasing, and Quality.
  • Us Army
    Major (Retired)
    Us Army 1986 - 1995
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer with nine years experience in various logistics and operations assignments located in North Carolina, Germany, and the Middle East. Decorated Combat Veteran of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Provide Comfort and have the distinction of commanding two companies which is reserved for the top 1% of the Army Officer Corps. Last assignment culminated in managing 15 direct reports and a 500+ person senior management organization that supported 18,000 employees of the 82nd Airborne Division. Master Rated Parachutist (Jumpmaster) with 115 jumps, Ranger (1-87), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Royal Australian Parachutist Badge, Bronze German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge, 42 months of company command time between B Co 1-504th PIR and HHC 82nd ABN DIV and is a Disabled Veteran.

Craig Clark Education Details

  • Emporia State University
    Emporia State University
    Business Administration
  • Seaman High School
    Seaman High School

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