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Longboat Key, Fl, Us

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Representative engagements:• Served on Building Products Group Advisory Board for Graham Partners, a middle-market PE firm with $5 billion AUM that invests in advanced manufacturing companies. • Engaged by Board of a $1+ billion, PE-owned, multi-state building materials & services company to pressure-test executive team’s strategy and operating plan. Led research and analysis that resulted in change of direction and subsequent growth. • Advised CEO of a publicly-held, US-headquartered industrial enterprise on commercial strategy for €500 million European division. Provided business case and roadmap for centralization/localization model. • Represented a national sports league in identifying and structuring a mid-7-figure sponsorship and preferred industrial partner agreement.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Valspar: $4.2 billion, global paint and coatings manufacturer/distributor (NYSE: VAL); acquired by Sherwin-Williams(NYSE: SHW) in 2017.Owned strategy and execution for $1.6 billion P&L; turnaround environment. Worked closely with executive colleagues and Board. Led 2,000-person organization in North America, Europe, and APAC. Reported to CEO. • Achieved revenue and margin goals. Met targets in Sherwin-Williams purchase agreement. • Stabilized troubled relationship with largest customer, Lowe’s. • Identified and recommended businesses and geographic locations to exit.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

AMES: $420 million, global manufacturer/distributor of non-powered landscaping products; subsidiary of $1.9 billion Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF).Short-term role focused on brand strategy, comprehensive line review with largest customer, Home Depot, and sales & inventory planning.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

B&D: $4.8 billion, global manufacturer/distributor of power tools & accessories, hardware & home improvement products, and tech-based fastening systems; acquired by Stanley Works in 2010 (NSYE: SWK).Owned strategy and execution for $2.5 billion P&L. Worked closely with executive colleagues and Board. Led 2,000-person organization. Managed to quarterly earnings goals during recession-driven demand cliff. Reported to President, Worldwide Power Tools. • Delivered $65 million YOY net income growth. Met targets. • Focused sales organization on customer profitability with incentive compensation determined by top (50%) and bottom (50%) lines. • Directed comprehensive spending review. Developed and implemented restructuring and Six Sigma productivity programs.

London, United Kingdom

Owned strategy and execution for $1.2 billion P&L. Worked closely with executive colleagues. Presented to Board. Led 3,300-person organization. Reported to President, Black & Decker. • Created EMEA commercial organization, operating model, and management cadence. • Increased return on net assets (highest corporate priority) from 4% in 2001 to 30% in 2008 (500 basis points above goal). Recognized with Black & Decker Pinnacle Leadership Award.• Grew EMEA revenue 13% and net income 35% over 3-year period (2005 to 2008). Beat targets.

London, United Kingdom

Baltimore, Maryland Area