Mike Holtzer Email & Phone Number

Meadowbrook, Queensland, Au

The leading men’s styling brand, developed and recommended by barbers.Restructured business in year one to become profitable, cash generating and ready for global growth. Have managed the international growth to become highly profitable. Successfully managed through the global pandemic with even a more stable and profitable infrastructure.

Inventory valuation expert for large retailers / administrators / liquidators and expert witness in trials. Dick Smith, Retail Adventures / Discount Superstores Group (Crazy Clark's, Sam's Warehouse, Go-Lo and Chickenfeed), Perfume Empire

- Advisory Board: Strategy, questioning, confronting, challengingFor businesses that need an experienced Executive to question and address the difficult decisions that regularly arise. Our “Challenge the Status Quo” service addresses the elephant in the room and asks the difficult questions.We have worked on and with boards through major transitions and understand the need to constantly evolve to improve.- Inventory: Valuation, forensic, strategy, disciplineFor businesses who recognise that they have an issue around inventory levels and controls, our Inventory Strategy and Development Package provides a practical solutions to increase sales, decrease costs and improve cash flow.Unlike traditional consultancy firms, we have worked IN major retailers and wholesalers as C-Level Executives and know the exact questions to ask to identify and solve inventory problems.What makes us unique to other consultants is our matter-of-fact approach that identifies key differentiators and utilises our experience and large network of vendors. Clients include: Aesop, Catch Group, Fox Sports, Bloch International, Ox Group, Dick Smith, Pandora, RM Williams, Bras N Things, Jeanswest, Howard Storage, VF Corporation, Sheike, Belinda, Kora, Leading Edge, etc.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Improving performance through people, process and technology.

Ermington, Nsw, Au

Part Time COO

• Brands included: Skin Doctors, Fatblaster, Meno-Eze, Horny Goat Weed, Hair No More• Restructured a business and sold it for a large multiple of a restructured future EBIT to PharmaCare – owner of Bioglan, Natures Way, Ease a Cold, Aquasun, Brut, KidSmart• Developed proper board structure revolving around three owners and two independent non- executive advisors• Evolved the business from a product centered business into one that maximized brand synergies• Developed relationships with major Pharmacies and Overseas distributors• Changed culture of business to one of planning and discipline• Assisted with the transition to new owners

Chippendale, New South Wales, Au

Successfully managed the 5 brand business through turbulent times. Built a solid infrastructure to allow the business to double in size in 3 years.

Marysville, Pa, Us

Chippendale, New South Wales, Au

• Recruited to establish infrastructure and transform underperforming US business• Originally responsible for all operations and finance, and eventually entire company including sales and marketing• Returned the business to profitability and ensured the balance sheet was primed for the future sale of the entity• Created relationships with major Department stores that supported the change in a collaborative way.• Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies• Negotiated the Anne Klein license arrangement• After the company was successfully restructured, developed and implemented a plan to sell the business and license the brand to independent US investors• Assisted in formation of new company and handled the transition

Warrington, Cheshire, Gb

• Transferred from the US subsidiary to the UK subsidiary to lead the transformation of the European division• Created new infrastructure as a base to build the future in Europe• Negotiated distributor agreements throughout Europe• Re-established the Sheridan name in Europe• Developed the successful strategy to make Europe profitable

Education record

Bs, Financial Management / Accounting

Education record