Driving to achieve business results through competitive differentiation, distribution growth, and operational strategy is my passion. My specialty is working across organizations to grow sales and profit. I enjoy finding ways to influence those throughout our organization to support shared goals. I find that challenging the status quo can lead to solutions that ultimately increase shareholder value. I am an executive who is a good listener and is not afraid to make tough decisions. I enjoy leading teams to solve problems as well as mentoring diverse talent to fulfill their potential. Today, I operate as the CEO for multiple business units (Including P&L Management) with combined sales over $300M. Some of my successes include:Driving business results through restructuring*Resurrected the private office business unit through targeted product development, product rationalization, and new sales support infrastructure. Resulted in 130% sales improvement and 25 incremental points of gross profit.*Reconstructed the tables business unit through new product development, product rationalization, commonization of key components, purchase of new capital equipment, and clear market positioning. Resulted in 30% gross profit improvement and increasing sales.Growing sales in a crowded distribution channel*Created team to assist in closing large contract furniture project sales. Resulted in increasing win rate by 20%.*Started Haworth retail. Established relationships with major retailers and developed the first Haworth online retail store. Resulted in significantly improved brand exposure with increasing sales at a 50%+ profit. Leading strategic growth through product development*Created the only ergonomic seating family that was ever endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association.*Created the only height adjustable table series in its segment that meets stringent ergonomic requirements with unique handset features.Building strong focused teams*Exemplary Team Engagement score of 92/100. Retained high performers while challenging them to take on projects outside of their comfort zone.*Recruited/trained/mentored multiple managers that have successfully moved on to other leadership positions.Expertise and Skills that drive business success*Strategic planning*New business creation*Business Growth*P&L Management*Sales*Strategic Pricing*Operations*Cost Reduction*Organization right sizing*Negotiating*Strategic Partnerships*Company/Product positioning*Promotion*Budget Management*Supply Chain*Market Research*Innovation