Management, Manufacturing & Sales Executive Areas of ExperienceGlobal Business DevelopmentAccredited Equipment Appraiser Operations ManagementProduct Sales P & L ManagementQuality AssuranceSales ForecastingBusiness Planning Preventive MaintenanceMarketingStart-Up/TurnaroundTeam ManagementGlobal MarketsCost AccountingPerformance MetricsClient RelationsInternational ManagementAccomplished business management professional; offering 25+ years expertise in the product and original equipment manufacturing industry, with extensive global selling experience. Visionary sales strategist and savvy business executive with proven talent for establishing strong business/client relationship within the global marketplace, leading and inspiring sales teams to succeed in highly competitive market, and performing expertly as change agent in turnaround/ reorganization projects. Established winning sales record for being aggressive, resourceful, and self-reliant in closing multi-million dollar capital equipment and manufacturing plant ventures; vigorously transitioned from manufacturing management into top executive sales champion. Recognized in the manufacturing industry for practical, hands-on leadership; outstanding ability to institute effective service organization systems, significantly reduce unnecessary costs by utilizing lean manufacturing knowledge and skills, and implement improved preventative maintenance programs.Specialties: Consultant to investors and analysts through the Gerson Lehrman Group's Councils of Advisors. In May 2007, Gus was appointed a GLG Scholar, an honor based on feedback from customers; only 20% of advisors are scholars.Dr. Del Rivero represents many automotive wheel equipment manufacturers from all over the world.