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This industrial company is the world leader in engineering and manufacturing of advanced Latex materials sold internationally for use in luxury mattresses and pillows.

Founded in 2001, Focus Products Group is the leading Housewares supplier in North America for Commercial, Hospitality and the Home Segment. Focus also integrated the leader in the slipcover and furniture cover categories, Sure-Fit and Patio Armor into its portfolio of brands.In addition to Sure-Fit and Patio Armor, the Focus brands include Amco Houseworks, Back to Basics, Chicago Metallic Bakeware, Crescent, Hookless, Sure-Fit, Swing-A-Way and West Bend. These brands are available throughout the US and Canada.

Chair of the Active Committee

New York, Ny, Us

Recruited by Patriarch to reverse the down-trending sales, profit and cash generation of three home textiles and fashion companies. Staff of 1,000 with 8 direct reports in Sales, Marketing, Finance/Administration, Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing / Sourcing, and HR.

Ecully, Fr

Promoted to global category leader in kitchen appliance, cookware and linen care products. Appointed to Group Management Board to develop and implement a strategy to revitalize growth with sales over $500M. Staff of over 1,000 with 9 direct reports including 2 US Division Presidents, President / CEO of All-Clad Metalcafters, Managing Directors of Canada and Mexico, and SVPs of Finance/Administration, Operations, HR and Partnerships. Brands included, All-Clad, T-Fal, Mirro, WearEver, Krups, Rowenta.• Achieved leading position in key categories through new brand, product and distribution strategies to achieve number one position with key retailers in all channels, from Wal-Mart to Williams-Sonoma.

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After leading company’s successful 2004 acquisition of this leading cookware manufacturer, promoted to lead successful integration and profitable growth of business. Staff of 500 including 8 direct reports in Sales, Marketing, New Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing/Procurement, Finance/Administration and HR.• Elected to Board of the James Beard Foundation.• Developed strategy and launched a luxury cookware line, a high-end Kitchen Electrics line, and a unique slow cooker, significantly increasing sales.

Ecully, Fr

Promoted to accelerate growth through global acquisitions in cookware.• Successfully led the acquisitions of All-Clad Metal Crafters in the US, Panex in Brazil, and Lagostina in Italy, and initiated acquisition of Supor in China, now listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange, significantly growing cookware sales.

Ecully, Fr

Recruited following acquisition of Krups North America by Groupe SEB to lead marketing for this $500 Million business. • Successfully integrated Groupe Moulinex business within the company, established clear strategic plan for all eight worldwide and regional brands, and assured continuity of key business partnerships such as Krups / Nespresso.

Recruited and progressively promoted to increased levels of responsibility for this leader in Kitchen Electric products. • Grew sales from $160 Million to $200 Million and EBITDA from 9% to 13%.

Restructured the company. Negotiated with government agencies, unions, and municipalities in multiple European countries leading to the closure of seven factories

Founded and led this gourmet food company.

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Advanced Management Program

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