Served as CFO of MFLEX (NASDAQ: MFLX), which was acquired by DSBJ (SZSE: 002384), a China-based public company, in July 2016.MFLEX is a $640 Mil, 7,000 employee, leading designer and manufacturer of flexible printed circuits and assemblies, primarily used in smartphones, computers, wearables and other CE devices.Was recruited for my global operations, business and M&A experience and to bring a broader, strategic perspective to the CFO role:Managed global Finance team of 54 professionals, with locations in U.S., China and Singapore. Drove dramatic improvements to working capital metrics, achieving record cash conversion cycle of only 12 days, and all-time high operating cash flows and cash balances. Managed complex global tax structure, yielding a very favorable 15% effective tax rate. Led IR and sell-side analyst relations.Accelerated Finance’s leadership over global operational efficiency, including: KPI process and goals; direct labor efficiency improvement initiatives; Cap Ex planning and ROI; physical security practices to virtually eliminate shrinkage; and investigations and process improvements to protect high-value materials.Key leadership role in negotiating $610 Mil sale of MFLEX to DSBJ, a China-based diversified manufacturer, achieving a premium of 52% over MFLEX’s 30-day average closing stock price. This complex transaction was only the second acquisition of a U.S. publicly listed electronics company by a China-based publicly listed company. Post-acquisition, led a global restructuring/integration plan that to generate $40 Mil of synergies.

Served as President and General Manager of CohuHD. CohuHD was a Division of Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) and was acquired by Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC: CSTI) in June 2014. CohuHD is a leading manufacturer of specialized video surveillance camera systems for use in mission-critical, sensitive environments, including military, aerospace, maritime, border patrol and transportation applications.Recruited to turnaround and evaluate strategic alternatives for the business:As President, reorganized engineering function to improve performance and time to market. Reduced operating expenses by 25% and COGS by 10%. Improved the supply chain and outsourced non-critical manufacturing functions. Reduced inventory by 48% while growing sales. Increased EBITDA by 700%. Innovated new RISE product line, offering superior features with 30% COGS reduction. Built sales and marketing strategies to attack the industrial market to compress sales cycle and lessen dependence on government sales. Managed key International accounts located in the Middle East and Brazil. Led deal process and sale of business to Costar Technologies.

Served on Board of Directors for Storage Appliance Corporation (Clickfree), a venture-backed startup and leading developer of completely automated computer backup products.Brought operational and supply chain knowledge to Clickfree, with key focus to significantly improve gross margins through manufacturing execution and HDD purchasing strategies.

Served as CEO for venture-backed startup and leading sport audio accessories company, providing waterproof headphones, headsets, cases, armbands and speakers for iPods, iPhones and other smartphones. Products were used and endorsed by elite athletes around the world including many Olympic and world champion athletes.Recruited by lead VC to drive a turnaround of the business:As CEO, accelerated new product strategy launching 10 new products in first year. Reduced operating expenses by 35% and drove COGS efficiencies improving gross margins by 20%+. Reduced inventory by 50% while growing sales. Led and closed Series D equity financing and working capital line of credit. Within three months of starting, company achieved, and continued to generate, positive EBITDA for the first time since its inception. New sport headphone and armband lines achieved 100%+ year-over-year unit growth in 2011.Aggressively built national retail channel penetration, including Best Buy, Amazon.com, Sports Authority, Apple resellers, REI, Leslie Pools, and leading specialty retailers. Drove International distribution strategy throughout 30 countries.

Served as President and COO of Iomega (NYSE: IOM), a leading data storage solutions provider, which was acquired by EMC (NYSE: EMC) in June 2008.Promoted to President & COO in 2006 with the mandate to reinvent the product line and brand, reengineer operations, and return the company to sustained growth and profitability. Far exceeded each goal, leading Iomega through a complete turnaround and strategic transaction:Drove profitable revenue growth from $229 Mil in 2006 to $400 Mil in 2009. Reenergized the Iomega brand and marketing. Remade languishing brand into a current, innovative consumer-focused brand known for high-quality storage solutions. Reinvented the External Storage product line. Launched in August 2006, the new line ramped to a $200 Mil annual run rate by year-end 2006. Iomega’s External HDD product line achieved 140% revenue growth over two years. Innovated and built NAS product line, becoming a leader in the SMB segment. Drove the sale of the company to EMC to maximize shareholder value (achieved 44% deal premium) and further expand Iomega’s product lines and global reach. With EMC acquisition, continued as Division COO and executive Integration Manager. Recruited by EMC to serve as CFO post-close (2008-2009) to ensure a smooth integration process.While serving as CFO (2004-2005 and 2005-2006), managed the company’s first SOX 404 implementation, coordinated FY2004 change in independent auditors, managed two year-end audit cycles, and drove annual operating plan preparation. In addition, reorganized Intl. Finance function and outsourced tax planning. Reduced overall Finance function expenses by 20%. Navigated complex IR issues, including: reverse stock split, $260 Mil special dividend, multiple restructurings, shareholder activist, and CEO change.

Key member of executive team that transformed the company's product strategy and "time to market" competitiveness.  Reengineered the R&D strategy, sold off a large manufacturing facility in Mexico, created strategic partnerships with outsourced manufacturers in Asia, and managed a successful merger/integration with a Norway-based competitor. Participated in rapid revenue growth of the company from $100 million to $800 million. Ultimately, Iomega was acquired by InFocus in June 2000 creating, at the time, the world's largest multimedia projection company.

Held various positions and management roles including: Site General Counsel; Contract Negotiator; and Manufacturing/Cost Engineer