Ethan Franklin was a Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting, based in the Chicago office. With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Franklin focused the past two decades of his professional work on labor and operations strategies. Mr. Franklin has successfully developed and implemented innovative labor strategies resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in annual cost savings for over 100 companies. His labor strategies not only improve business results but also dramatically… Show more Ethan Franklin was a Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting, based in the Chicago office. With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Franklin focused the past two decades of his professional work on labor and operations strategies. Mr. Franklin has successfully developed and implemented innovative labor strategies resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in annual cost savings for over 100 companies. His labor strategies not only improve business results but also dramatically increase employee morale by deliberately incorporating the needs of the workforce. His experience encompasses a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, chemical, electronics, pharmaceuticals, power, call centers, banking and insurance, distribution, telecommunications, mining, government and healthcare.Mr. Franklin has extensive experience in both union and nonunion environments. He has prepared numerous management teams for union negotiations, providing them with the required knowledge to understand all potential alternatives as well as their financial implications.Mr. Franklin believes that a company’s labor process must be as strategic and well-planned as its manufacturing, supply chain or customer service processes. In addition, he knows that people are the most critical part of the labor process, as they will determine whether the entire enterprise will succeed in the long term.Mr. Franklin’s professional experience includes:• Managing over a dozen projects for an international food manufacturer, delivering first-year return on investment of more than 550 percent.• Designing and implementing a new labor strategy for a luxury vehicle manufacturing company’s assembly facility, resulting in a capacity increase of 20 percent, lower unit cost, and capital deferment savings. Utilized a detailed employee feedback initiative that lowered turnover and helped the client achieve the status of employer of choice for the region. Show less

Mr. Franklin served as vice president of delivery for the Workforce Management Practice at Blue Pumpkin Software, now Verint. He recruited, trained, and directed a team of consultants to deliver successful cost-saving projects based on his deep shift scheduling expertise. His ability to engage employees while driving cost-saving initiatives is recognized throughout the industry. Accountable for delivery of client projects, client satisfaction (most visible measure was add-on work)… Show more Mr. Franklin served as vice president of delivery for the Workforce Management Practice at Blue Pumpkin Software, now Verint. He recruited, trained, and directed a team of consultants to deliver successful cost-saving projects based on his deep shift scheduling expertise. His ability to engage employees while driving cost-saving initiatives is recognized throughout the industry. Accountable for delivery of client projects, client satisfaction (most visible measure was add-on work), profitability of division, and hiring/training/development of personnel. Show less

Responsible for capital budget for the Pacific Bell Network. Budget in excess of $1.8 billion.