Having served in progressively responsible, functional roles spanning from entry level packaging engineering through CEO / COO and Co-Founder, in both domestic and international roles, I lead through hands on working knowledge & expertise developed over a 30 year career. While specializing in FDA regulated industries (pharma, medical device, diagnostics, and nutraceuticals with Baxter, Schering Plough & Corning), my skills have demonstrably brought world class results to other industries as well.My track record depicts my abilities to build enterprise value, accelerate growth and revenues, while enhancing both EBITDA and product margins in complex, dynamic organizations. These achievements are delivered via detailed individual efforts while concurrently leading teams through focused strategic blueprints to resolve complex business challenges. These transformations & business performance turnarounds are achieved by applying Lean tools & techniques along with Rapid Change Methodologies.Optimizes quality, service, and costs through the ' 4 M's: Methods / Manpower / Materials / Machines & Processes.Specific skills in: o Ops management o Quality Systems - thorough working knowledge of quality systems: FDA cGMP, cGLP, & ISO. Hands on creation and deployment of SOPs, auditing, & company representation.o R&D - concepts thru scale up. Including packaging development.o M&A evaluationso Corporate Lean Enterprise champion. Resulting in material EBITDA & margin enhancements.o Builds highly effective, cross functional teams - through KPI's. Well versed in Topgrading.o Strategic planning, deployment, and management through key metricso Standalone P&L and balance sheet experienceo International & domestic track record of developing new channels and markets .o Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, building, implementing facilities and related organizations o Served on multiple Boards of Directors, including Chairman