Transformational Business Leader with significant executive, management consulting & operations experience and a track record of delivering outstanding results for growing companies on the path from “good to great”. Eric is CEO of EDGE (Eric D. Gowland Enterprises) delivering value for owners and their businesses through Profit Improvement and Cost Reduction Services in the form of:- Management Consulting (profit growth strategy design & execution);- Leadership Training; and - Low-Cost Product Supply (global sourcing and product re-engineering).Eric has been recognized for outstanding business growth performance throughout his career including multiple nominations as EY's Entrepreneur of the Year and PROFIT Magazine's HOT 50 List. He is also one of the original 50 Theory of Constraints (TOC) Experts recognized by Dr. Eli Goldratt and the TOC International Certification Organization in all 6 functional areas (Holistic Strategy, Operations Management, Distribution Management, Finance & Measures, Thinking Process, & Project Management).Eric is a knowledgeable and competent change management professional who is highly effective at earning trust, inspiring employees then harnessing positive energy to motivate and lead teams to superior performance. His reputation and success is based on his aspirational leadership skills and his commitment to strategic priorities, communication, mutual respect, transparency, accountability and effective execution. He has extensive experience in manufacturing, distribution, & service companies within multiple industries, including food & beverage, automotive, industrial, and consumer goods.
Listed skills include Leadership, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, and 27 others.