Thomas J. Schmidt

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President and CEO @ California, United States
California, United States
Thomas J. Schmidt's Location
San Diego County, California, United States, United States
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About Thomas J. Schmidt

Throughout my career I have leveraged my business acumen, and passion for innovation, to deliver strong and sustained improvements in revenue, business growth, ROI and margins of technology-focused companies. I thrive on turning around underperforming businesses and identifying opportunities for exponential growth—both organically and through acquisitions and mergers. With vast international experience, I have built, mentored and led world class, multinational teams and forged cross-national strategic and synergistic partnerships.My background includes start-up, high-growth, M&A and turnaround organizations across privately-, publicly- and PE-held companies in industries such as: consumer products, reverse logistics, engineering, manufacturing and software services.Representative strengths and accomplishments include:✔ INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Launched new enterprises, relocated manufacturing, and built business relationships across the US, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Canada and Mexico.✔ BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING, REENGINEERING AND REORGANIZATION: Turned around and restructured an underperforming division of a global aerospace, automotive and engineering company to deliver 10X growth, propelling revenue from $40M to $599M and positioning for successful acquisition that generated $600M in profit. ✔ ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Revitalized an early stage/pre-IPO e-commerce global supply chain company and focused on securing Fortune 500 accounts, increasing revenue 137% and operating profit 131% in under two years.✔ M&AS, INVESTMENTS, PRIVATE EQUITY: Acquired and restructured (including technology deployment) an underperforming FinTech SAAS provider, doubling revenue, increasing profit 50% and positioning for highly lucrative sale, in less than two years.When I’m not working, I enjoy international travel, golf and pursuing health and fitness.

Thomas J. Schmidt's Current Company Details
Kul Holdings, Inc.

Kul Holdings, Inc.

President and CEO
California, United States
Thomas J. Schmidt Work Experience Details
  • Kul Holdings, Inc.
    President And Ceo
    Kul Holdings, Inc.
    California, United States
  • Kul Holdings, Inc.
    President & Ceo
    Kul Holdings, Inc. 2019 - Present
    San Diego, Ca
    Vertically integrated health and wellness company with revolutionary skincare products, esthetic equipment, and spa boutiques.Drove operating efficiencies in less than 3 months that saved $2M of operating expenses.Led investment and growth strategy acquiring industry's most advanced esthetics equipment business bundled with the development of a patent pending line of skincare products and retail SPAs resulting in transformative new growth and future profitability.Championed the staffing of a world class team across all support functions and operating divisions laying the foundation for exponential growth.
  • Newsware, Inc.
    Chairman & Ceo
    Newsware, Inc. 2015 - 2019
    La Jolla, Ca
    Global FinTech software organization.Acquired, revitalized and led 30-year old hedge-fund owned financial services software market intelligence company (SaaS model) providing real-time investment information. ✔ Closed data content contracts with major financial and investment institutions including: The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Reuters, BBC, Moody's, Tribune Content and Forbes.✔ Scaled operating infrastructure, led IS engineering re-design and spearheaded branding/marketing campaign that drove 50% increase in operating profit FY16 to FY17. Executed investment position to strategic investors.
  • Ars Reverse Logistics, Inc.
    President & Ceo
    Ars Reverse Logistics, Inc. 2009 - 2015
    San Diego, Ca
    Full-service, global resell and reverse logistics provider of office technology, medical devices, network and electronic sectors serving major banks, manufacturers, leasing and Fortune 500 companies.Recruited to build, lead and scale new capital assets operating division. Revamped technology, created new branding and online presence, established auction platform to support growth and enable global transactions, and expanded into new verticals Achieved first year positive cash flow year one by securing major contracts including Costco and Walmart. Drove YOY revenue growth of 50% and EBITDA growth of 35%. Launched telesales organization to penetrate small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Liquidity Services, Inc.
    Executive Vice President & General Manager
    Liquidity Services, Inc. 2007 - 2009
    Washington, Dc
    Reverse logistics e-Commerce supply chain business.Recruited to early-stage (post-IPO) technology-driven company to transform and drive worldwide growth, with full P&L responsibility. Built and managed client/partner relationships globally, traveling 100%.✔ Restructured and scaled business, driving 131% increase in operating profit FY07 to FY08. Increased auction revenue 137%—from $43.3M to $103.0M GMV and improved gross margins 7.3%—from 20.6% to 22.1%.✔ Elevated marketing function which increased registered buyers by 31% to 685K, auction participants to 1.12M and completed transactions by 9% to 212K. Secured seven new Fortune 500 corporate accounts that grew +100% QOQ; increased online auction creation and productivity 75%.✔ Turned around under-performing acquisition and increased revenue +50%; created Capital Assets segment and won lucrative contracts with Fortune 50 corporations.
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  • Comarco, Inc.
    Senior Vice President & General Manager
    Comarco, Inc. 2004 - 2007
    Irvine, Ca
    Manufacturer of mobile power products for consumer electronic devices.Turned around and directed day-to-day operations of company’s largest division with full P&L accountability. ✔ Increased from $5M to $17.3M (FY04-06) including FY05-06 improvement of 113%. Diversified revenue base and innovated alternative channels, 50% increase in market share. Led RFQ/RFP that generated largest contract award in company’s history ($20M).✔ Moved manufacturing offshore, (China), reducing operating expenses 20% and slashing product development lead times by 50%. Increased focus on R&D resulting in commercialization of industry’s thinnest and lightest power equipment and 80% increase in IP patent portfolio.✔ Awarded "2006 Most Innovative New Product and Design for Mobile Accessories" at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Ideaedge Ventures, Inc.
    Senior Operating Partner | Co-Founder
    Ideaedge Ventures, Inc. 2001 - 2004
    San Diego, Ca | London, England | Hyderabad, India
    Technology incubator and venture capital management firm.Co-founded technology incubator and VC management firm focused on high risk/high reward IP assets. Sought opportunities internationally, residing in London and India.✔ Raised $22M in seed funding within 30 days.✔ Established wireless infrastructure company, M7 Networks (based in London), targeting Global 1000 Enterprise marketplace, which was subsequently acquired by Motricity.✔ Formed JV with leading global consultancy, based in Hyderabad, India.
  • Gateway
    President & Ceo - Information Appliances Division (Iad)
    Gateway 1999 - 2001
    San Diego, Ca
    Computer manufacturer focused on retail and B2B personal computers.Executed turnaround of division and positioned for spin-off and strategic sale.IAD division was acquired by PE firm (Invisible Hand Ventures) in 2000 resulting in a multi-million dollar upside for the corporation.
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  • Honeywell
    Vice President & General Manager - Consumables Solutions Business Unit (Csbu)
    Honeywell 1995 - 1999
    Phoenix, Az
    American aerospace, automotive, and engineering company acquired by Honeywell in 1999.Held P&L leadership for $800M enterprise comprised of eight business units, 1,200 employees and 24 sites worldwide. Traveled throughout Europe, Asia, South Africa, Canada and Mexico. CSBU was acquired by B/E Aerospace for $1.05B, a $600M gain.✔ Doubled first year growth organically from $40M to $80M, and to $800M through combination of acquisitions and organic growth. Executed seven post-acquisition integrations that captured $50M in sales synergies and reduced costs $75M.✔ Propelled revenue 20X with a 166% net income increase and 249% cash flow improvement.✔ Received AlliedSignal's Bold Thinking and Premier Achievement Awards. Selected by Chairman as one of 20 to participate in the AlliedSignal Executive Development Program.
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  • Baxter International
    National Director - Logistics
    Baxter International 1992 - 1995
    Chicago, Il
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  • Accenture
    Senior Technology Consultant
    Accenture 1988 - 1992
    Chicago, Il
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Thomas J. Schmidt Skills

Change Management Strategic Planning Operations Management Supply Chain Mergers And Acquisitions E Commerce Cross Functional Team Leadership Business Strategy Team Building Contract Negotiation Management Business Development Process Improvement Account Management Project Management Strategy Turn Around Management Mergers High Growth Business Process Improvement Supply Chain Management Operations/financial Management Mergers And Acquisitions Divestitures Turnarounds Restructuring Business Process Reengineering Information Systems It Big Data Analytics Budgeting Resource Allocation Revenue And Profit Optimization Teambuilding Training And Development Talent Acquisition Program Management Verbal And Written Communications Regulations Compliance Customer Service Policies And Processes Investments Private Equity Business Reorganization International Experience

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Thomas J. Schmidt attended University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center For Corporation Innovation, Harvard University, Thunderbird School Of Global Management, Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management, Allied Signal, Drake University.

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Thomas J. Schmidt has skills like Change Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Mergers And Acquisitions, E Commerce, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Management, Business Development.

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