Kurt Danielson Email & Phone Number

A visionary executive and proven general manager with a laser focus on results. I have a record of improving profitability, driving growth, and hiring and developing talented teams that consistently deliver financial results at market leading global companies. With 20+ years of success in increasingly responsible executive roles from managing sales, marketing and commercial business units, to full P&L leadership of multi-segment, multi-billion dollar businesses. My particular expertise is in the commercial tire market including truck tires, construction, mining, agriculture, and retreads.Experts at leading change during dynamic market conditions and industry cycles. I know the levers that need to be pulled and how to get a team on board during times of change. I believe in leading by example and have built world class commercial teams focused on long term strategy while growing margins. My deep understanding of the needs of strategic customers has enabled me to build strong customer relationships, develop partnerships with distribution, and align the supply chain to meet the demands of existing and new customers. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS-Drove double-digit operating profit growth in all roles despite severe market and sales downturns.-Identified acquisition target, developed strategy and drove integration of $1B+ Bandag acquisition. Led the integration of the business while ensuring the business to be the most profitable brand at Bridgestone.-Successfully brought in major customers through improved distribution and supply chain-Launched the largest product introduction in commercial tire business's history, increasing sales in the segment.EXPERTISE-Revenue Generation-Margin Growth-Strategic Business Planning-M&A-Sales & Marketing Leadership-Strategic Customer Relationships-Manufacturing Management-Supply Chain-Distribution-Organizational Restructuring & Transformation-Change & Crisis Management

Listed skills include Fashion.

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  University Of Michigan