BUSINESS & OPERATIONS LEADER: BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT & CEOHands-on Business Leader and Board Member with proven track record of 9X growth over 12 years of building sustainable scalability in B2B niche market product companies. Over 12 years of full P&L responsibility ($18M) in high growth dynamic business environments.Experienced and discerning troubleshooter, with deep analytical capability and proven technical leadership in complex settings. Recognized history of high frequency product innovation with a focus on customer value creation. Rapid information technology implementation and integration skills.Start-up, turnaround and high growth situation experience. Demonstrated track record with developing and integrating acquisitions. Strong sector background in manufacturing, electro-hydraulics, construction, heavy equipment, aerospace and medical devices.HIGHLIGHTS► Business Growth & Expansion: Grew start-up hydraulic systems kitting company from $2.2M with negative earnings to $18M with $4.4M EBIT in 12 years.► International Market Expansion: Strategized and executed revenue diversification through international expansion in four major markets (Canada, Mexico/Latin America, Middle East, Australia), growing global business to 25+% of total in 6 years.► Recession Recovery: Successfully navigated challenging 2009 economic climate during a 60%+ construction industry downturn, the worst in 75 years, remaining profitable and returning $1.1M+ in cash flow to parent company.► Profit Optimization: Built sustainable competitive advantage, leveraging technology, systems and leadership, to produce a highly scalable business model with Gross Margins consistently over 50% and Free Cash Flow above 24%.SPECIALTIES: Niche Market Value Creation, Business Planning, Market Strategy, Systems and Scalability, Turnarounds, Global Business development, Strategic Innovation, Manufacturing Operations, Vendor and Supply Chain Management.
Listed skills include Engineering, Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, and 41 others.