Vice President, Sales, Marketing And Service
Neslab Instruments / Thermo Electron Corp
Grew overall revenue from $18Million to $85Million while establishing the brand as the global leader in temperature control. Entered and dominated the semiconductor and optical/laser markets. Grew the overall Scientific OEM business at a rate double the market growth rate. Established domestic exclusive partnership with Fisher Scientific and earned "Vendor of the Year" and "Quality Supplier" awards in the second year. Achieved Preferred Vendor Status with Applied Materials (Semiconductor mfg.) and sales of over $30million/year. Was first non-Japanese Chiller supplier for Tokyo Electron.Opened, staffed and managed 11 direct service centers worldwide, including Europe, Japan and throughout North America. Introduced WC Fields service software program to track customer service jobs. Developed and provided 24 x 7 service up-time programs for Semiconductor plants in Asia, Texas, and California.As VP of Sales and Marketing, was a key member of a 4 person senior staff, which managed the business in all aspects, as the business was acquired twice, as well as the transition of 5 CEO's over this time. Exceeded Forecast year on yearManaged teams throughout North America, Europe, and AsiaReduced Cost of Sales from 28% to 15%