Global CEO / President with a consistent record of accomplishments growing companies through, gaining efficiencies, M&A, and developing new channels. Private Equity experience (Start-ups, EBITDA growth, brand building, and M&A). A hands-on, strategic, innovative leader who focuses on operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout an organization, as the foundation for cost and quality competitiveness as well as exceptional customer service and satisfaction. A builder of high performing teams. Highly skilled in food safety practices. Is passionate about being at the leading edge of new product development and believes in differentiation through the creation of systems and solutions that address customers' specific needs. Offers a broad range of skills in managing and re-engineering business processes for companies, especially those in transition. Has extensive experience in managing and developing multi-cultural and international teams in both sales and operations. A diverse background in both short and long cycle businesses, including Food, Produce (open field and greenhouse), Electronics, Chemical, and Plastics from 50 million to 1.6 billion in sales.Strategic Financial Planning — P&L Accountability — Forecasting and Budgeting — M&A — Private Equity — Venture Capital — Cost Accounting — International Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain — Consolidations — Fiscal Controls / Cost Reductions — Profit / Productivity Optimization — Lean — Six Sigma — Business Development — Brand Development — Organizational Restructuring / Turnaround — Change Management — Retail — Risk Management — Negotiations and Contracts — Plastic Chemical Food FDA USDA — Food Safety, Team building — China / Europe / Global multi-site / produce /OEM, chemical and mechanical engineering, MBA, Crisis Management, Fresh produce