Key accomplishments:

High Growth
As CEO of a European-owned company, successfully merged two NA businesses, consolidated operations, redefined market strategy and grew NA revenues 62%, increasing market share 3 points in a tight market.

Turnaround
Reversed a five-year loss experience in a $250 million company to its highest ever ROS and ROA while gaining market share. I was recruited to lead a $55 million company into and successfully out of Chapter 11.

Acquisition Integration
Consolidated five private equity-owned companies into the platform company; enabling an exit strategy to be achieved two years earlier than expected.

Acquisition/Mergers
Combined products and operations, redefined markets, sold under-performing foreign subsidiaries, added strategic partners to expand the line, resulting in back-to-back profitable years and a successful sale.

Raising Capital
Led effort and road show raising $115 million in high-yield bonds. Negotiated Debtor-in-Possession financing to sustain a company through restructuring.

Partnerships/Sourcing
Established domestic and international license agreements, joint ventures, overseas manufacturing and won long-term supplier agreements with major retailers.

Infrastructure
Established superior management teams and processes at each business I have led.

Visionary CEO with an excellent record of quickly identifying and capitalizing on profitable growth opportunities.

Cost-conscious and focused leader with expertise in the areas of turnaround, restructuring, acquisition integration and strategic growth.

Expertise in running both large global businesses and small to mid-size businesses in private- equity ownership.

A dynamic customer focused leadership style that delivers sustainable results.