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Kristopher Burson is a dynamic and versatile senior global executive with two decades of experience leading and growing businesses for top international companies. Known for his ability to deliver both financial & strategic results, Kris consistently achieves profitable growth, drives transformation and cultural change, and collaborates throughout organizations and with stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Kris’ leadership at the executive level is rooted in growth-focused strategy development and execution across multiple functions, markets, products, and geographies. Kris’ general management experience includes leading a global $400M business, managing over 700 people - 70% of whom were outside North America. This business leveraged its culture of global collaboration and strategic alignment to achieve record sales while increasing EBITDA by over 1300 basis points. Prior roles include leading a $100M Europe-based business as an expat, as well as multiple roles leading product lines and commercial teams.Kris’ approach to business management starts with customer-focused strategy and aligning internal and external resources to drive profitable growth. Most recently he has moved into a Group VP role with responsibility for all commercial and strategic aspects of a global $3B+ group of businesses, with accountability for sales, marketing, communications, strategy, M&A, and business development.A people-focused, purposeful servant leader, Kris excels at identifying and unlocking potential in people, teams and businesses and empowering them to grow and succeed. He has a proven track record of building diverse teams, fostering cultures of collaboration and high performance, and mentoring and coaching emerging leaders.Kris’ specialty areas of focus include:- Global Business Management- Full P&L ownership- Strategy & market planning- Commercial excellence (Marketing, sales, business development, communications)- Cultural & business transformation- Product roadmapping & operational strategy- Aligning goals and objectives throughout organizations- Collaborating in a matrix organization- M&A, including positioning businesses for acquisition- Experience in multiple commercial markets including electric vehicles / automotive, biopharma / life sciences, aerospace, industrial, and technology marketsNorth Carolina has long been home for Kris, his wife Julie, and their two children.

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