Greg Paul Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, New York

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

A former Sun Capital Partners Company recently acquired by Park Holdings, Inc.. Formerly known as Europower Group Limited, a Euro-based manufacturer, assembler, and distributor of hydraulic hoses and fittings serving the global fluid power & industrial sectors.P&L managed: $24MM (December 2009 – Present)Direct daily operations of seven global manufacturing and assembly locations. While in Poland, advised parent company on restructuring for the underperforming companies that depleted bank availability. Implemented company-wide operating metrics, reduced working capital, and increased bank availability 40%, allowing for successful divestiture of core pieces of the business. Took over as President of Europower Inc. acquired by Fluid Routing Solutions. Integrated manufacturing and assembly assets, maximizing asset utilization and process efficiencies, and resulting in a reduction in working capital and significant improvement in EBIT. • In April, 2011 awarded oversight of FRS’s Big Rapids Service Center (a manufacturer of bent tubing, fuel filler, and tube assemblies for the automotive and industrial service sector) located in Big Rapids, Michigan. • Grew revenue by 70% and recorded EBIT growth of 510% during fiscal year 2012.• Business successfully sold from Sun Capital Partners to Park Ohio Holdings, Inc.

The coupled products business of Dana’s Fluid Routing Products Group was sold in September 2007 to Wanxiang Holdings Corporation and became Coupled Products, LLC. On 11/07, the company was acquired by private equity Laurian Capital from Wanxiang (USA) Holdings. P&L managed: $150MMCoupled Products, LLC is a manufacturer and assembler of hydraulic brake, power steering assemblies, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. Managed seven manufacturing and assembly locations with $150MM in sales and 1,800 employees.• Defined core strategies, continued restructuring plans, secured financing needs with a PE owner, and secured alternative services away from former parent company. Removed $6MM+ annualized overhead costs by immediate right-sizing and execution of lean initiatives achieving EBIT improvement. Lowered inventory 30% during 2007 and improved cash flow. On March 1, 2008 the automotive brake business was successfully divested, reaping a noteworthy ROI, reducing the footprint of the remaining business.

Advanced throughout career based on business development, strategic insight, and problem solving expertise that generated results across diverse businesses.Manufacturer extruded hose, hydraulic brake assemblies, power steering assemblies, and HVAC products. Led operations and financial management of ten manufacturing and assembly locations with $290MM in sales and operating with 2,700 employees.* Outlined business and modified business plans with staff input. Defined and developed operational reporting metrics.* Consolidated two of twelve facilities. Played a pivotal role in negotiating two union shutdown agreements. Managed asset and customer platform transfers.* Deployed daily accountability meetings and lean and six-sigma programs to contain costs and drive continuous improvement while reducing discretionary spending and improving efficiencies.* Drove cash flow by scrutinizing capital expenditures and reducing working capital.* In 2006, improved profitability, set plant accountability standards for all facilities and financial efficiency metrics for plants that transferred products as cost centers. Increased efficiencies, lowered manufacturing direct labor per piece by 20%, and slashed inventory 45%. Nurtured management team in light of bankruptcy. Continued right-sizing in 2007 while soliciting business for sale. Liaison between Dana and Wanxiang during divestiture.

England And The U.S.A.

Director of Manufacturing, Glacier Vandervell Bearings; Rugby, England (2005) Division of Dana Manufacturing connecting rod / main bearings; bushings / thrust washers.Managed manufacturing footprint and manufacturing at 8 locations in Europe and U.S.; revenues of $140MM.Managing Director- Quinton Hazell Automotive; Nuneaton, England (2003 – 2005)Manufacturer / distributor of cooling, filtration, steering, and suspension, transmission, electrical components for European aftermarket. Manufactured clutches, water pumps, shock absorbers, brake discs, starters, and alternators.Oversaw 16 manufacturing and 11 distribution facilities Europe with sales of $260MM. Maintained P&L.* * Board member to Indian JV, maintained relationship and growing of low-cost sourcing of components to U.S. aftermarket parent. * Outlined business plans; defined / developed operational reporting metrics.• Employed ROI capital & sales, led restructure to consolidate and close.* Eliminated fledging brand without losing sales or market share; increased profits.* Improved cash flow; scrutinized capital expenditures and working capital.* Regained profitability from $3MM EBIT loss; increased productivity and reduced working capital. Supported Dana by divesting this company.Director, Sales & Marketing, Dana World Trade (1993-1999)

Toledo, Ohio

Director of Investor Relations - Corporate 1999 – 2003)Nurtured, grew, and maintained relationships with shareholders and stakeholders. Communicated with 14 sell-side analysts and 8 fixed-income analysts. Played an integral role in all company aspects in addition to accounting, finance, treasury, legal, environmental, operations, corporate governance, sales, and marketing.* Created and facilitated company presentations to the Company’s Board and to Wall Street.

Masters, Business- Executive Education

Bsba, Accounting

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