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Initiating and managing research programs and developing new product technologies for commercialization in aquaculture, air conditioning & refrigeration and thermal energy storage, as well as global strategic planning, budget planning and prioritization of projects. Market promotion of new technologies to OEM manufacturers.

Appointed to lead strategic growth and marketing initiatives in support of corporate and business unit growth objectives, commercialization of R&D, to reposition businesses in new market "white spaces" and partnerships, and expand into new geographies.

Directed acquisition and divestiture processes including due diligence on target companies with major focus on Aerospace. Experienced in leading cross-functional deal teams to support corporate and business unit growth strategies.International project leadership in China, India, Middle East and Europe.

Manufacturing and business process improvement specialist that was member of the team that introduced and implemented the Toyota Production System in the company. Held project leadership role for many shop floor and administrative process improvement projects across six business units including Global Alumina Refining, European Flat Rolled and Extruded Products, Architectural products, Rigid Packaging (beverage can sheet), and Fasteners.

Project leader deploying internally developed technology forecasting methodology to identify and capture strategic opportunities for increasing output and productivity and reducing costs. Extensive work with many business units including packaging closures, integrated aluminum operations in Brazil, Guinea bauxite mining (West Africa), bulk cargo shipping, alumina chemicals, global flat rolled and extruded products, global alumina refining, and global beverage can sheet.

Management and technology consulting project leader providing market and new venture feasibility analyses to corporations and U.S. Government agencies ( DOE, DOC, DOI).