Robert Ott Email & Phone Number

• SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Provided finance leadership for the separation from Tyco International including the requisite SEC filings to register the enterprise.
• Established SEC, Technical Accounting, Financial Policy and Controls and other teams to enable TE to meet its requirements as a public company effective July 2007.
• Established a balanced Audit Committee agenda to enable strong governance and risk management.
• Streamlined and re-focused SOx program to improve coverage and effectiveness while reducing US GAAP and statutory audit fees by $3 million.
• Established global financial shared services and reduced annual operating costs by more than $20 million.

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• Overhauled the internal audit function…instituted rigorous a risk-based audit methodology, focused training & development and created a talent pipeline for the Company.
• Built and led a globally diverse team of 120 auditors (financial & IT) and forensic accountants.
• Instrumental in designing processes to support SOx and other regulatory requirements.
• Partnered with Corp Governance and the Ombudsman to ensure that allegations of improprieties were investigated quickly, and actions were taken swiftly and fairly.
• Coordinated Audit Committee agenda to ensure that the Charter was fulfilled, risk was adequately assessed, and actions were taken by mgmt. to address the risk.

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• Key member of leadership team responsible for the internal investigation regarding prior mgmt. corporate governance lapses & accounting irregularities.
• Established Board Principles and Committee Charters to guide governance processes and drive accountability.
• Developed the “Corporate Policy Manual” to establish consistent and global policy on critical aspects of Company operations.
• Developed the “Delegation of Authority” to control the approval process by which funds are committed or expended.
• Developed/coordinated internal management certification process to enable better insight into potential issues facing the Company.

• Provided leadership to the Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Information Technology, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Inventory Control functions. MTX was a start-up company and I provided leadership to.
• Spear headed investigation into certain questionable acts by the Company founders and ensured appropriate disciplinary actions were taken.
• Instituted strong routines and controls across all critical business processes…from order entry to cash collection.
• Actively engaged with Board of Directors on strategic alternatives.
• Successfully negotiated several customer deals during growth phase & industry downturn saving several million dollars.
• Re-negotiated vendor agreements saving the Company approx. $25 million.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Led fund raising efforts and coordinated exit strategy. Provided strong financial leadership and instilled strong disciplines & routines. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Defined strategy and potential business models for an ultimate exit strategy.
• Coordinated corporate governance with Board of Directors.
• Developed a strong financial team to strengthen processes, increase productivity, and educate the organization on sound financial principles.
• Established strong financial processes and controls to complement and support critical business goals.
• Improved financial planning, budgetary accountability, and drove actions to accomplish stated company goals.

Provided leadership to the integration process of General Instrument Corp with Motorola to ensure that merger goals were obtained. Business Development activities focused on managing investment and acquisition processes. Responsibilities included identification of targets, leading negotiations, and coordination of technical and financial due diligence.

Provided leadership in developing a proactive global Treasury organization that was a strong partner with the Company's business operations leaders. Directed all aspects of the Company's worldwide Treasury function, including Risk Management and Tax. Substantial responsibilities for supporting Investor Relations activities with quarterly analyst calls, and.

Provided leadership in developing the Company’s financial plans and forecasts, while working with senior operating management to ensure attainment of financial results. Directed all aspects of the Company’s tax planning and compliance activities.

Provided leadership in strategic planning, developing operating plans and establishing periodic operations reviews to ensure actions were implemented to meet/exceed financial performance goals. Improved financial and operating policies and procedures and implemented strong routines & controls while improving related processes. Key leader in reorganization.

Responsible for all aspects of financial and audit requirements in support of the Company’s Initial Public Offering and subsequent equity offerings. Developed processes to monitor the Company’s cash flow requirements and ensure optimal management of cash and debt. Coordinated the implementation of a worldwide financial reporting system.