Robert Shortt

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President | CEO | Global | Consumer Products | Revenue and Profit Growth through Market Vision and Team Leadership @ Zircon Corporation
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Evergreen, Colorado, United States, United States
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About Robert Shortt

As a market proven global company president I design and execute innovative high yield go-to-market and product strategies that drive sales and profitability to new levels in consumer categories. I am recognized for building and empowering teams to capture market potential by leveraging my global experience with both PE owned and public companies. I am skilled in capitalizing on market trends to build enterprise value, having led Pelican’s largest product and brand launch in company history generating well into eight figures in revenue in just a few short years. By blending keen business savvy, deep CPG knowledge and natural leadership with infectious energy and engaging interpersonal style I deliver results in key performance areas. Strategic Vision- Through customer insights, competitive knowledge, and market trends successfully entered tablet case category for Targus and developed new category of cargo cases at Pelican, together generating nine figures in new revenue. Developing High Performing Teams- Throughout career created cultures of entrepreneurship and accountability. Built team at Pelican recognized by Board for exceptional performance in conceiving and implementing new Ecommerce store exceeding all metrics in first year.Operational Excellence - At Targus and Pelican improved time to market, forecast accuracy and inventory turns. Established key metrics in supply chain of phone case business reducing excess and eliminating inventory issues.Launching Innovative and Differentiated New Products - Upgraded product development process and launched patented tablet case (Versa-Vu) that drove $100M+ in sales at Targus. Developed Pelican Cargo cases for vehicles with innovative universal mounting system, expanding distribution.High Value Distribution Channel Expansion - Secured exclusive global supply relationship with Dell that doubled business at Targus. For Pelican added Costco and Walmart as phone case customers contributing to segment growth. Expanded outdoor retail distribution at Pelican with key leading retailers.

Robert Shortt's Current Company Details
Zircon Corporation

Zircon Corporation

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President | CEO | Global | Consumer Products | Revenue and Profit Growth through Market Vision and Team Leadership
Robert Shortt Work Experience Details
  • Zircon Corporation
    President Global Sales And Marketing
    Zircon Corporation Dec 2023 - Present
    Us
  • Ronin Equity Partners
    Operating Advisor
    Ronin Equity Partners Dec 2021 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Robert Shortt Consulting
    Managing Director
    Robert Shortt Consulting 2020 - Dec 2023
    Leverage deep industry and executive expertise in advising clients on potential acquisitions, business planning and growth. Client engagement highlights include...• Provided insight and analysis to multiple PE firms around three acquisition targets.• Advised former employer on patent litigation strategy.• Coached former colleague on starting up consulting firm; serve as Advisor for firm.• Mentored recent college graduates on job search and networking.• On personal level, summited the 6 tallest peaks in Southern California.
  • Pelican Products, Inc.
    President | Consumer Division
    Pelican Products, Inc. 2015 - 2020
    Torrance, Ca, Us
    Recruited to this $500M Behrman Capital / PE-owned manufacturer and marketer of high-performance coolers and protective phone and equipment cases based on consumer electronics product marketing expertise, along with team leadership skills. Tasked with driving alternative revenue streams as company’s core B2B market was slowing. Established vision and strategy for creating new consumer products division and position brand to capture consumer market. Built team of seven direct reports and staff of 40. With full P&L led finance, operations, product development and management, marketing and sales in pursuit of aggressive double-digit growth. Leveraged existing and new resources to design, improve and manufacture new products and product categories. Implemented new pricing. Expanded distribution. Designed and adjusted go-to-market strategies. ☛ Increased top line of consumer division by tens of millions of dollars. Doubled phone case business valued well into seven figures. Led largest product and brand launch in company history. Launched e-commerce store. Added key retail distribution increasing market penetration by thousands of doors. Grew margin by double digits.
  • Targus
    Senior Vice President | Managing Director Americas | Global Sales And Product Development
    Targus 2007 - 2015
    Anaheim, Ca, Us
    Joined new management team installed by PE owners (Fenway Partners) shortly after it acquired this $500M global leader in laptop and tablet cases and accessories for personal computers and communications. Tasked with maintaining company’s global leadership while delivering continuous growth and profitability. Managed nine figure P&L and seven direct reports in pursuit of aggressive double-digit YoY growth. Upgraded leadership team. Implemented process improvements. Identified and evaluated new categories. Led product development and branding through cutting-edge products. ☛ Grew sales and EBITDA double digits over three years. Captured new revenue through new products in new global markets generating $100M+. Secured exclusive global OEM relationship with Dell that doubled Dell sales. Built in-house product design capability that developed and commercialized tens of millions of dollars in on-trend market-leading products. Advanced global product launches and speed to market by double digits.
  • Waterpik Technologies
    Executive Vice President | General Manager | Personal Healthcare Products
    Waterpik Technologies 1999 - 2006
    Fort Collins, Co, Us
    Joined this $400M manufacturer of personal healthcare and pool equipment as company was being spun-off as separate pubic entity from Allegheny Teledyne. Tasked with formalizing and strengthening product development processes to increase both competitiveness and profitability. Managed nine figure P&L and direct team of eight. Streamlined operations. Initiated offshore product sourcing. Drove sales and profit growth. ☛ Led development of unique award-winning products. Expanded margin by double digits. Re-energized flagship product. Contributed to value that grew company sales and profit to support triple digit premium over IPO.
  • Csk Auto
    Senior Vice President Marketing And Commercial Sales
    Csk Auto 1996 - 1999
    Az, Us
    Recruited by company owner to ramp key financial metrics to position company for sale. ☛ Restructured commercial efforts that grew from $115M to $200M year-end sales within two years. Expanded Hispanic market and established highly successful sponsorship and co-branding with National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
  • Black & Decker
    Vp Marketing, Price Pfister; Vp Marketing, Kwikset; Sales And Marketing, Power Tools And Accessorie
    Black & Decker 1990 - 1996
    Joined initially in sales and progressed rapidly across three business units

Robert Shortt Skills

Competitive Analysis Product Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Marketing Sales Management Product Development P&l Management Consumer Products Marketing Strategy New Business Development Strategic Partnerships Consumer Electronics Marketing Account Management Sales Operations Business Strategy Forecasting Product Launch Strategy Brand Management Direct Sales Key Account Management Management B2b Go To Market Strategy Pricing Strategic Planning Marketing Management Multi Channel Marketing Business To Business

Robert Shortt Education Details

  • University Of California, Berkeley
    University Of California, Berkeley
    Political Science

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Robert Shortt works for Zircon Corporation

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