Lee Garbowitz Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Harbor has the unmatched ability to serve law firms, corporate law departments and other information-driven enterprises as a true industry partner. Our globally integrated team – over 600 strategists, technologists and specialists - provides a unique combination of seasoned advice, insights, deep resources and execution muscle to help our clients to.

London, London, GB

- Led WPP’s North American Commercial and Procurement Services organization supporting WPP's diverse holdings including Ogilvy & Mather, GroupM, Kantar, Grey, JWT, and Y&R.- Transformed procurement organization from a contracting shop into a strategic sourcing organization by investing in existing resources and adding external talent.- Expanded procurement.

 Led Cadbury’s North American and Global Gum procurement organizations with $2 Billion in annual spend. Responsible for 100% of external spend including categories such as Marketing, Professional Services, and Capital. Increased annual savings performance from $25 to $77 Million. Transformed Cadbury’s procurement capabilities by replacing 50% of.

US

 Led Business Incubation P&L comprised of 7 independent businesses with 500+ staff. Promoted to Chief Sales & Marketing Officer leading the efforts of 3,600 sales & marketing professionals.  Restructured wholesale lending business and grew retail sales 6-fold via the integration of a newly acquired 150 branch network.  Shuttered 4 businesses and focused.

Norwalk, CT, US

 Developed strategies and tactics that grew business from #7 to #2 in its market.  Launched 20+ products generating $20+ Billion in origination volume. Led most profitable P&L, grew sales by 73%. Integrated $500+ Million acquisition which in turn was recognized as GE Money’s “deal of the year”.

Boston, MA, US

 Built GE’s eAuction program. Grew program to cover $15 Billion in annual spend and generate $1 Billion in annual savings. Identified lean as a $4.7 billion strategic opportunity. Restructured GE’s six-sigma program via the implementation of lean principles. Obtained six-sigma black belt. Assessed GE’s $20 Billion annual sales force compensation cost..

US

 Transformed the supply chain function at four Fortune 500 clients in the aerospace, healthcare, industrial, and entertainment sectors.  Created a global sourcing program for a Fortune 50 client covering $3.5 Billion in spend and generating $350 Million in savings.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

 Built Honeywell’s IT sourcing organization working jointly for CPO and CIO. Promoted to Director, Corporate Sourcing with global responsibility for Honeywell’s $1.3 Billion indirect spend in categories such as IT, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Legal Services, and Travel. Generated $300+ Million in savings.  Expanded global reach of indirect organization.

Boston, MA, US

 Promoted 3 times over a 4 year period.  Led team that sourced $600+ Million annually in data handling and attitude control space satellite subsystems. Individually negotiated multiple $100+ Million contracts including launch vehicle contracts. Developed and nurtured aerospace suppliers in Japan, Korea, and across continental Europe.

Boston, MA, US

GE's Manufacturing Management Program (MMP) consisted of four 6 month rotational assignments to develop GE’s future leaders. Worked within GE’s Transportation Systems, Aerospace, and Motors divisions and as plant manager for a 500,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility with 60+ third shift unionized employee. Graduated with an average assignment score of 6.75.

Mba, Finance & International Business

Bs, Electrical Engineering