Experienced executive and change agent with more than twenty five years of success in Global product development, manufacturing, supply chain, general management, and entrepreneurial business development. Bilingual, English/French and an expert on global and Asian sourcing and product category development. Communicates effectively across cultural divides. Institutes initiatives and carries them out to create positive change, improve efficiency and drive profitability. Lived in Canada, Hong Kong, Shenzhen CHN, have extensive global travel experience and comfortable in any culture and environment.Transforms organizations within high pressure environments. Builds durable relationships with sales, marketing, operations, and manufacturing teams to drive product quality and marketability up and costs down. Leads successful product development campaigns in environments where growth and accountability are paramount. Extensive qualifications in the following competencies:Business Strategy Consulting ▪ New Product Launch & Business Development ▪ Global Sourcing & Procurement ▪ Supply Chain Management ▪ Logistics & Transportation ▪ Change Management ▪ Continuous Process Improvement ▪ Operations ▪ Procurement & Quality Assurance ▪ Cross-Cultural Consulting ▪ Project Management & Implementation ▪ Production Control & Reporting ▪ Re-engineering of Mission & Focus