As a Private Equity Executive for the past 25+ years, I've led rapid growth and turnaround successes at companies including FedEx, UPS, Corporate Imaging Concepts, and Polyconcept. I empower stakeholders at all levels to uncover growth opportunities and achieve aggressive goals.From reorganizing a $500M, 5K-employee business unit at UPS to my most recent as PE-CEO at Corporate Imaging Concepts, I’ve consistently delivered tailored solutions for lasting impact. I bring persistence, a willingness to take calculated risk, and an ability to analyze inputs, resulting in transformative sales growth alongside millions in cost reductions. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀➥ Created massive growth, including 306% at CIC, by leveraging new sales strategies, recruiting new executive team, helming culture change, and leading acquisition initiatives.➥ Cut $1.5M in labor at Polyconcept by implementing a best-in-class operating system. ➥ Spearheaded integration of $10M acquisition at Bullet Line within 59 days of close, adding $2M EBITDA.𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘✔ Private Equity✔ P&L Leadership✔ Operational Efficiency✔ Market Positioning✔ Team and Culture Building✔ Rapid Growth Strategy✔ Sales Development☎ Should we talk?I'm interested in connecting with Private Equity firms seeking a CEO or board member who drives growth, leads cultural change, and achieves ambitious goals.Let’s explore how we can work together to create transformative growth and success.📧 bherzog336 [at] gmail [dot] com
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Chief Executive OfficerBluemarkChicago, Il, Us
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Ceo & Board Director | Promotional Products Leader | Private Equity | P&L Oversight | Rapid GrowthCorporate Imaging Concepts, Llc Feb 2017 - Feb 2024Northbrook, IlCIC is a $100M PE-backed, industry-leading middle market distributor of promotional products with 175 associates in 4 offices across the USA. I was recruited by a PE firm to transform this company from founder-run to a best-in-class, state-of-the-art distributor in an industry known for fragmentation. Under my guidance, the company has tripled sales from $36M to $110M and carved out a unique position as a technology-enabled market leader.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:➥ Grew sales 231% by coaching sales team to shift to proactive strategy that bolstered wallet share for top 22 customers.➥ Positioned company to acquire 60 new accounts within only 10 months and aligned teams around vision of “being the best in the industry.” ➥ Delivered cultural transformation that strengthened employee retention, morale, and productivity.➥ Recruited new executive team to facilitate explosive growth, guide future acquisitions, lead cost reductions, and champion a performance-based culture. -
Chief Operating Officer North America | Private-Equity | Global Manufacturing | LogisticsPolyconcept North America Jan 2015 - Nov 2016New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United StatesPCNA is a $550M PE-backed global supplier of promotional products with 5 brands including Bullet Line, JournalBooks, TriMark, Leed’s, and HumphreyLine.I was promoted after the operational strategy I developed as CEO at Bullet Line led to a 280% increase in sales. While here, I directed a team of 1.5K employes while managing a budget of $550M across 4 locations in North America.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:➥ Shrank manufacturing labor expenses $1.5M across North America and saved $2M in outbound freight expense.➥ Led review and standardization of employee benefits that reduced benefit outlay by $800K.➥ Boosted NPS scores to 65%—eclipsing closest competitor by 20%. -
Chief Executive Officer & President | P&L Management | Operational Strategy | Erp ImplementationBullet Line Sep 2007 - Dec 2014Miami, FlBullet is a PE-owned $100M supplier of promotional products with 600+ employees. It is also a portfolio company of PE-backed Polyconcept North America.I managed P&L for a standalone business unit with employees in USA, Canada, and China. Concurrently with designing growth strategies impacting 30K customers in North and Central America, I also spearheaded people development programs, recruited the senior leadership team, and conducted technical implementations (including ERP).𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:➥ Cut SG&A costs from 40% to 32% of sales via streamlining measures.➥ Grew EBITDA from $8.6M to $21.3M after launching growth initiatives, including the acquisition of HumphreyLIne.➥ Propelled sales from $49M to $137M.➥ Steered inventory shrinkage rate down 94% through launch of ticket system that eliminated duplication. -
Vice President, Customer Operations | Promotional Products Executive | Process Change ManagementLeed'S 2006 - 2008New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United StatesAs VP of Customer Operations, I improved and streamlined customer interface processes impacting 12.5K distributors at Leed’s, a $250M award-winning promotional supplier of corporate accessories. Within the first six months, I was tapped to join the Executive Leadership Committee. I managed a $15M annual budget and staff of 27 while spearheading process strategy for functions including order entry, sales support, customer service, product quality, phone center, offshore vendor management, and product launch. -
Managing Director, Express Operations | Turnarounds | Finance | Hr | Relationship ManagementFedex 2000 - 2006Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesI was recruited to turn around a division with an 11-year failing performance record. During this time, I managed P&L of $70M and a staff of 600. After only two years, operating income increased by $11.6M and the division was transformed from worst to best in the USA, achieving a 99.91% effective rate. -
Division General Manager | Quality/Business Manager | Reorganization | Team LeadershipUps 1985 - 2000San Francisco, California, United StatesI started with UPS during college and earned promotion through multiple roles culminating with the Quality/Business Manager position. While here, I was tasked with reorganizing the TQM business model for a $500M, 5K employee business unit. This initiative reduced loss due to damage by $1M+.
Bob Herzog Education Details
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Sonoma State UniversityBusiness Administration
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