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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

North Carolina, United States

North Carolina, United States

Established in 2011, NanoXplore’s headquarters are located in Montréal, Quebec. This location is also the site of the company’s 4,000-metric tons per year graphene powder production facility designed with a modular structure. Our company’s highly qualified Research and Product Development team is supported by a fully equipped material characterization and test laboratory. Our team has specific expertise in the development and formulation of graphene-based solutions as an additive to improve the performance of industrial materials within thermoplastics and thermosets. Our graphene powder production facility is complimented with extrusion capabilities for creating graphene-enhanced masterbatches in polyolefins and engineered polymers.Graphene is a non-carcinogenic material. We leverage our patented proprietary clean-technology to provide customers with a range of graphene-based solutions including GrapheneBlack™ powder and graphene-enhanced masterbatch pellets. Through recent acquisitions, our composites business group provides standard and custom plastic and composite products to various customers in transportation, packaging, electronics, and other industrial sectors. We are proud to offer our customers a sustainable alternative to other carbon additives that have a negative footprint on our environment.

Statesville North Carolina

Recruited and relocated to completely startup the composites business division from a greenfield site. Established and authored the strategic business vision, marketing and execution initiatives with timelines and KPI’s. Recruited all mid-management personnel including sales, engineering, manufacturing and quality personnel. Directed implementation of all business operations built on sound quality management systems, unrelenting safety, ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives. ◦ Directed startup and ongoing operations for 65,000 sqft manufacturing facility, 70+ employees, 3 shifts. ◦ Drove to business to $13M in revenue, 85% CAGR sales growth in aerospace, automotive and defense sectors. ◦ Managed the establishment of an innovative technology platform (over-braiding) leading to several product innovations and significant improvements in part performance, cost and yield. ◦ Negotiated multiple unprecedented LTA’s, stabilizing revenue, operations and supply chain initiatives. ◦ Responsible for +$20M in asset acquisitions & $1.5M strategic acquisition of filament winding operations. ◦ Implemented plant-wide QMS (AS9100/ISO9001), MES/ERP, and Canvas data collection systems. ◦ Established KPI’s for workplace productivity, quality, safety, 5S, Kaisan & employee engagement programs.

Recruited to lead, stabilize and grow a stagnant composite structures fabricator in need of operational oversight, cost management, employee engagement and market diversification. • Drove new business of +$10M, achieving 9.3% CAGR & 13.2% EBITDA growth. Doubled Net Income to 18.2% in 4 years. • Expanded market exposure into 4 new verticals (defense, medical, UAS & sporting goods). • Reduced total operating expenses 11% & direct labor cost 16% in 12 months via LEAN initiatives and metric-based management. • Launched company’s website and ERP/MRP/CRM/HRM platforms, organizing production, order management, proposals, inventory, accounting and quality systems. ROI < 6 months. • Reduced annualized turnover from 11% to 4% through production & CI/Kaisan incentive programs. • Secured company’s first US defense tier III contract with Raytheon Technical Services. • Collaborated Indiana University Health to design & manufacture advanced composite Proton Radiotherapy equipment, resulting in our product innovation being published in two leading medical journals. • Received “Indiana Company to Watch” award, 2011. http://companiestowatch.org/.

2008-2010 Indianapolis Indiana - Branch Manager Gexpro Electrical SupplyGexpro is a full-line, international distributor of electrical parts, power generation products, voice and data equipment, fasteners and security equipment, with $2.5 billion in 2006 annual revenues. Promoted and relocated to Indianapolis to stabilize operations during economic recession and market contraction. ◦ Executive P&L management of $20MM electrical distribution, supply chain management, sales & operations. ◦ Led KPI’s with 8% EBITDA, & 7% OPEX reduction. ◦ Operational oversight for the district’s largest MRO contract with the world’s 3rd largest pharmaceutical manufacturer.2005-2008 Dallas, Texas - Branch Manager, GE Supply Logistics (Gexpro Services) Gexpro Services is a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. Our managed inventory programs are designed to support manufacturing OEM’s with their engineered production material specifications, fulfillment, and quality requirements. Promoted and relocated to turnaround the southwest district branch, leading to $12MM revenue, 11% CAGR and +$2MM EBITDA improvement (340% V), resulting in Branch of the Year award 2008. ◦ Managed commercial & supply chain operations with forward stocking locations across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Arizona and Mexico. ◦ Negotiated & secured long-term contracts with Trinity Rail Car, Andrew Corporation, GE Medical Systems, Abbott Diagnostics and Colson Caster Company. ◦ Removed over $1M of excess operational expenses and miss-allocations. ◦ Improved workplace performance & productivity while adding high value performers.

Engineering consulting & project management services for heavy industrial industry including steel, paper, and waster water processing facilities. Sold and serviced power delivery platforms, coordinated drive systems and 24-hour field technical support ◦ 6 years as a leading technical sales engineer, growing sales 330%, consistently earning “Top Performer” rankings. ◦ Drove strategic relationships with Steel Dynamics, Haynes Intl, Slater Steels, Qualitech Steel. ◦ Negotiated multi-million dollar equipment sales, installation and service programs.