I am a catalytic executive who leads organizations in achieving organic and inorganic growth objectives. I specialize in developing and delivering executable strategy based on data-driven decision making that enables sustainable, profitable business(es) within industrial & consumer products industries. My demonstrated track record exhibits my ability to navigate complex organizational change, set new company trajectories and max return on investment (ROI) for stakeholders during periods of evolution. I have successfully navigated company M&As, restructurings, turnarounds, pre- and post- IPO(s), global expansions, consolidations and economic recession stabilization.I pride myself as a transparent, dynamic leader who creates high-performing company cultures that deliver sustainable success in challenging and competitive global markets. As a builder of high-performance leadership teams, my leadership group(s) have created immediate, positive change in management accountability and employee engagement that drive both top- and bottom-line results. Utilizing data, analytics and my diverse experience, I identify organizational growth opportunities and tackle inefficacies to expand market share, reduce costs, drive operational excellence, cross-functional teaming and effective talent management.Selected achievements include:✔ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP | BUSINESS STRATEGY: Completed a turnaround reviving business from a deficit to a $1B market capitalization by building a business-aligned and scalable financial operation.✔ GROWTH | ORGANIC & INORGANIC: Delivered Organic and Inorganic Growth of $250M+. Identified and led 5 prudent acquisitions.✔ OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Optimized operating profit by 50%+ to navigate the economic downturn by streamlining redundant processes and optimizing the workforce.✔ ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT: Enhanced safety, quality and productivity with the consolidation of manufacturing operations to outdistance competitors post financial crisis.
Castagna Consulting, Llc
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Founder & OwnerCastagna Consulting, Llc 2019 - PresentCompany supporting businesses in the industrial, construction and automotive industries by providing expertise, knowledge and counsel.
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Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Performance MaterialsMinerals Technologies Inc. Sep 2014 - 2019Hoffman Estates, IllinoisReported directly to the CEO and retained on the post-acquisition senior leadership team to support business success and continuity. Served as both a change agent and consistent executive presence. Provided financial leadership and multi-year operational plans.Professional Highlights:✔ BUSINESS STRATEGY & EXECUTION: Devised and executed post-acquisition strategy to pursue and penetrate new, international markets. Served on the MTI Leadership Council and frequently presented business plans, strategy and operating results to the Board of Directors.✔ OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Created and standardized operational processes to improve personnel productivity and product quality, reliability and performance.✔ HUMAN CAPITAL: Managed migration communications with legacy employees and new leadership including changes in procedures, organizational structures and business strategy.✔ CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Collaborated with Company functional teams including HR, Finance and IT to mitigate differences and support seamless integration. -
Chief Operating Officer & President, Performance Materials SegmentAmcol International May 2008 - Nov 2013Hoffman Estates, IlPromoted to COO in November 2013 in alignment with Company succession plan to lead through recession. Slated to assume CEO position when successor retired. Introduced operational discipline by designing Company’s business and operational strategies. Led team of 800 global employees, with full P&L accountability, reporting to the Board of Directors.Professional Highlights:✔ REVENUE GROWTH: Devised product strategy to align to market potential by enhancing key product lines, increasing supply chain capabilities and responsiveness and addressing customer needs.✔ GOVERNANCE: Created and executed corporate governance structure to enable business growth through recession. ✔ COST SAVINGS | OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: Centralized essential business processes creating sustainability and promoting best practices leading to cost savings and increased efficiency.✔ TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION: Implemented technology to real-time track order and sales information across the Company allowing agile, competitive operation to meet market and customer needs. -
Chief Financial OfficerAmcol International Feb 2001 - May 2008Hoffman Estates, IlAppointed CFO after completion of Chemdal sale and retained post-acquisition to plan and realize business objectives. Enacted the financial framework required to establish a world-class finance organization in support of an aggressive and profitable international growth plan into Europe and Asia.Professional Highlights:✔ BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION: Ushered in a new culture, anchored in analytical decision-making to meet financial objectives. Led the company through implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting requirement.✔ MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Valuated, vetted and executed financial implications for four strategic international acquisitions resulting in double-digit return on capital and creating new revenue pipelines in B2B and B2C consumer products.✔ INVESTOR RELATIONS: Led investor relations and built alliances with Wall Street (sell-side) analysts expanding growth opportunities. -
President, Absorbent Polymers SegmentChemdal International Corporation (Subsidiary Of Amcol) Sep 1997 - Jun 2000Arlington Heights, IlFacilitated the successful sale of Company to a competitor buyer resulting in a 4X return to shareholders. Promoted to lead the second-largest manufacturer of superabsorbent polymers with a large B2B customer base and optimized company value. Oversaw transformation of business operations environment to maturity through design and application of best-practices metrics, processes and product development management methodologies.
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Managing DirectorChemdal International Corporation (Subsidiary Of Amcol) Apr 1993 - Sep 1997Arlington Heights, IlCritical Business Turnaround: Reversed underperformance, bringing company out of ‘the red’ with ↑$13M in profit growth by the end of tenure by optimizing every corner of the business, leading manufacturing expansions and acquisition growth. Designed strategy and execution to deliver peak financial performance over a four-year period and during the post-acquisition phase. Delivered outstanding results with 8X business expansion to $80M. Resolved organizational performance, sales discipline, and operational challenges by leading complex negotiations and acquisition due diligence procedures of the Allied Colloids, Ltd. (purchase price $3.5M).❏ Excelled in a business and technology-focused leadership position, implementing the company’s first quality management systems and enabling statistical process control techniques which lowered out-of-spec inventory production and optimized process efficiencies. ❏ Built a best-in-class leadership team inclusive of a sales & marketing director, financial director, and research and development director.❏ Generated $15M in annual sales with Procter & Gamble, Europe—which became the most value-add customer company-wide.
Gary Castagna Education Details
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Accounting And Finance
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Gary Castagna works for Castagna Consulting, Llc
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Gary Castagna's current role is President | COO | CFO | Advisor/Coach | Industrial & Consumer Products | Start-up Investor |.
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Gary Castagna attended Lake Superior State University.
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