James Rogers Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Global leader of Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions. With a commitment to safety as its foremost, BrandSafway provides the broadest range of services, products and solutions, with the greatest depth of expertise, to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure end markets. BrandSafway, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has $5 billion in revenue, approximately 32,000 employees and over 350 locations in 30 countries. With its global footprint, rigorous operating processes and extensive service offerings - scaffolding and other access solutions, insulation, coatings, specialty services and forming and shoring - BrandSafway supports customers' maintenance, turnaround and refurbishment needs as well as new construction, capital-driven upgrades and expansion plans.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

► Snapshot: High-profile finance executive charged with managing and executing on mergers and acquisitions of new companies. Identify new market space through effective analysis and profile development. Establish and cultivate strong relationships with targeted executives. Lead global teams of 100+ staff members across every function of organization. Develop plans to expand internationally, vertically and through adjacencies.♦ Led global team of up to 75 staff in combining multiple acquired businesses into cohesive business units that outperformed peers. Integration effort was benchmarked as “best practice” and used throughout company.♦ Grew Security and Fire business units from $425M to over $4B through multiple M&A deals, including companies in gas detection, fire detection, personal protective equipment and security.♦ Paved way to expanding internationally by acquiring and launching operations in Russia, India, Brazil, Europe, and China.♦ Executed strategically and tactically achieving largest market share in fire and gas detection and personal protective equipment products.♦ Developed 5-year strategic plan expanding total available market from $3B to $25B+ through expansion into gas detection and personal protective equipment within Honeywell Life Safety business unit.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

► Snapshot: Served as Group Controller for business unit with over 25 global business locations. Charged with driving implementation and ongoing monitoring of internal controls. Directed implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Implemented and monitored internal controls throughout company. Ensured compliance via comprehensive testing. Performed financial planning and analysis, including annual operating plan, 5-year strategic plan, and monthly metrics. Reviewed and supported various Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing projects.♦ Established comprehensive financial reporting package, reducing monthly financial closing cycle to 2 days and significantly improving effectiveness of financial reporting.♦ Expanded greenfield businesses in Russia and India through establishment of effective controls and providing executive leadership.♦ Spearheaded implementation of Hyperion financial reporting software package significantly improving accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial reporting and consolidations.

► Snapshot: Charged with managing and supporting all aspects of finance, treasury, legal, human resources, and customer service. Negotiated acquisition and divestiture of real estate. Created comprehensive financial reporting methods. Ensured compliance with federal and state tax regulations.♦ Grew revenue from $12M to $30M in 2 years and led company to achieving rank as second largest veterinary group in the US through acquisition of 20 clinics.♦ Directed and managed venture capital financing and associated road shows.♦ Streamlined operations by centralizing all finance, accounting, HR, and purchasing functions.♦ Implemented Epicor financial software package and One Core / PNC for online consolidated cash management.♦ Reduced operating costs 15% by centralizing purchasing and back-office functions.

Master, Business Administration (Emba)

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Accounting Major