Marc Durand Email & Phone Number

Renton, Wa, Us

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Advisor to the President and Chairman of this young Genomics Automation company. I advise on all aspects of daily operations as needed and on strategic direction of company including M&A opportunities, vetting of strategic planning and product development. More about Coastal:"The “Why” behind Coastal Genomics is that good science should not hinge on the fickle nature of manual bench science. We recognize that this is a shared perspective as evidenced by the continued move to… Show more Advisor to the President and Chairman of this young Genomics Automation company. I advise on all aspects of daily operations as needed and on strategic direction of company including M&A opportunities, vetting of strategic planning and product development. More about Coastal:"The “Why” behind Coastal Genomics is that good science should not hinge on the fickle nature of manual bench science. We recognize that this is a shared perspective as evidenced by the continued move to automate life science protocols. Techniques that compromise on result quality in exchange for automatability can be a viable option for some workflows. Inevitably though, the demands of new applications that are high value and high throughput in nature come to require high quality input that can only be delivered by golden standard bench techniques.Our first commercial offering, Ranger Technology, is a proprietary hardware / software platform than enables the complete automation of gel based size selection of biomolecules, a golden standard bench technique. The system leverages real-time, full-path monitoring of the gel electrophoresis process to both inform modulation of the process and determine when to conduct a size selection operation. The result is a size selection operation that cannot be bested in terms of repeatability, discrimination, and throughput."coastalgenomics.com Show less

Greater Seattle Area

I advise a high-wealth entrepreneur in a variety of investments and opportunities. These investments are in various industries including luxury retail, specialty chemicals, biotechnology and solar power infrastructure (Chile). I also vet new opportunities and provide advise on investment strategies.*Advisor to Rio Escondido/Copiapo Solaire.Rio Escondido owns approx. 2530 hectares of land southwest of Copiapo in the Attacama desert that has a very high solar density. We have three… Show more I advise a high-wealth entrepreneur in a variety of investments and opportunities. These investments are in various industries including luxury retail, specialty chemicals, biotechnology and solar power infrastructure (Chile). I also vet new opportunities and provide advise on investment strategies.*Advisor to Rio Escondido/Copiapo Solaire.Rio Escondido owns approx. 2530 hectares of land southwest of Copiapo in the Attacama desert that has a very high solar density. We have three existing projects with over 200MW capacity installed and long-term lease agreements. Two additional projects have been developed and sold that will add an additional 200MW of installed capacity starting in 2021. An option for a 6th project has also been agreed.*Additional projects include development of a Total Productive Maintenance program for a large regional packaging manufacturer; design and execution of a feasibility study for a sulfur mining organization in South America; and the development of various business planning and strategy components for a high-end retail and wholesale beverage business. Show less

Renton, Wa And New Delhi, India

Responsible for development of business strategies and processes, and monetizing opportunities for this start-up nano-technology company. Pacific Nano Products' technology makes industrial micro- and nano-materials from CO2 emissions via a unique and technologically superior carbon capture through mineralization process.

Renton, Wa

Currently work as retained consultant, assisting companies in starting up new manufacturing operations, optimizing production, and building out successful supply chain management strategies and systems.Key projects & engagements include:• Currently serving as Interim General Manager of CLEAN-SHOT ARCHERY a fast-growing archery equipment design/manufacturing firm serving a top list of retail customers including Walmart, Cabelas, and Bass Pro Shops. Responsible for development of the… Show more Currently work as retained consultant, assisting companies in starting up new manufacturing operations, optimizing production, and building out successful supply chain management strategies and systems.Key projects & engagements include:• Currently serving as Interim General Manager of CLEAN-SHOT ARCHERY a fast-growing archery equipment design/manufacturing firm serving a top list of retail customers including Walmart, Cabelas, and Bass Pro Shops. Responsible for development of the firm's manufacturing model and strategy, as well as all internal logistics, finance, IT, and product development/DFM systems and processes. Manage a complex vertically-integrated supply chain, both domestically and worldwide, including development of a parallel sourcing strategy for high-volume products. Specific highlights include the implementation of Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, various ISO framework certification elements, and new ERP and EDI systems within the organization that provide cutting-edge tracking and integration of all supply chain, manufacturing, and shipping activities. Show less

Oakland, Nj

Promoted to progressive leadership positions at this publicly-traded [MSII.PK] global manufacturer of printer supplies and industrial ink products. Assignments included Interim CEO (2010-2011), VP of Operations, USA (2009-2010), and Managing Director, Asia (2008-2009).• Managed non-union manufacturing and logistics teams at two facilities, a 40,000 SF manufacturing plant and 20,000 SF office/engineering complex.• Led implementation of Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and increased domestic… Show more Promoted to progressive leadership positions at this publicly-traded [MSII.PK] global manufacturer of printer supplies and industrial ink products. Assignments included Interim CEO (2010-2011), VP of Operations, USA (2009-2010), and Managing Director, Asia (2008-2009).• Managed non-union manufacturing and logistics teams at two facilities, a 40,000 SF manufacturing plant and 20,000 SF office/engineering complex.• Led implementation of Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and increased domestic manufacturing capacity by 33%, LOTC KPI by 37% and first pass yields by 27%.• Oversaw two sophisticated logistics operations; a U.S. multi-tiered distribution model, as well as a European 3PL w/150+ distributor network.• Launched a WFOE in Dongguan, China from initial factory build-out to full production readiness.• Managed a vertically integrated domestic and international supply chain; strengthened relationships with domestic raw materials suppliers and subcontractors in Japan, China and Taiwan.• Built a product testing facility in Hong Kong, improving quality/delivery metrics by 15% and 40%.• Improved shareholder equity by settling a patent infringement lawsuit with a Fortune 200 company. • Returned a significant amount of capital to shareholders throughout tenure by continually minimizing costs and inventory, retaining assets, and effectively guiding the company through transition periods.• Involved in key product management decisions, including the strategic divestiture of a product line. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Initially hired as Regulatory Manager for this Seattle-based computer hardware manufacturer, selling product through resellers and distributors in North America, Latin America, EMEA and APAC). Quickly promoted to the role of Director of Manufacturing Engineering and tasked with leveraging the company’s emerging strategy of purchasing from contract manufacturers/ODM’s. Played key role in product development and global regulatory approval efforts. Supervised a cross-functional team through… Show more Initially hired as Regulatory Manager for this Seattle-based computer hardware manufacturer, selling product through resellers and distributors in North America, Latin America, EMEA and APAC). Quickly promoted to the role of Director of Manufacturing Engineering and tasked with leveraging the company’s emerging strategy of purchasing from contract manufacturers/ODM’s. Played key role in product development and global regulatory approval efforts. Supervised a cross-functional team through periods of major change, including the transition of entire product families to WEEE and RoHS platforms. • Led team that drove across-the-board improvements to ODM partner capacity, FPY, and quality metrics—including driving TCO reductions of 15% through deployment of Lean/Six Sigma strategies. • Achieved an industry-leading RMA level (<2%) through continuous improvement efforts.• Managed a ~$20M budget for the Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and RMA groups.• Improved unit cost/quality via process audits at new manufacturing partner facilities.• Developed multiple test and troubleshooting tools that dramatically increased first test yields, drove down individual component costs, and resulted in much-improved technical support capabilities.• Interfaced and worked on cross-functional projects with the company's sales, marketing, hardware design engineering, product management, operations, and supply chain groups.• Successfully introduced numerous new products and led sustained engineering of existing products. Show less

Led customer-facing programs and business development efforts for this manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies/systems for customers in the IT, industrial, medical and communications industries.• Played a significant role in the company’s dramatic annual revenue growth from $12M to $140M. • Established profitable relationships with Medtronic, Physio-Control, Avocent, and other key accounts.• Drove major improvements in manufacturing practices and implemented off-shore… Show more Led customer-facing programs and business development efforts for this manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies/systems for customers in the IT, industrial, medical and communications industries.• Played a significant role in the company’s dramatic annual revenue growth from $12M to $140M. • Established profitable relationships with Medtronic, Physio-Control, Avocent, and other key accounts.• Drove major improvements in manufacturing practices and implemented off-shore engagements and strategic supply chain initiatives that resulted in additional revenue increases (up to $140M). Show less

Developed systems that would allow transformation of production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Led a cross-functional team that won facility approval for the production of Nike boxes in Seattle for use in Asia.• Increased production of this corrugated packaging manufacturer by 100%, leading a cross-functional team that successfully won a major contract with Nike involving the production of Nike boxes.• Transformed the company's production model from high… Show more Developed systems that would allow transformation of production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Led a cross-functional team that won facility approval for the production of Nike boxes in Seattle for use in Asia.• Increased production of this corrugated packaging manufacturer by 100%, leading a cross-functional team that successfully won a major contract with Nike involving the production of Nike boxes.• Transformed the company's production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Show less

Coordinated all aspects of a two-year project from capital analysis and presentation for Weyco Board of Directors approvalthrough completion of plant modernization effort.• Managed the coordination of a successful $12M facility modernization project to be on-time and under budget.

Ba, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

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