James
COO/Managing Director - USA - iCEO #17439

Experience

Proven leader with extensive managerial experience across a broad range of disciplines, with significant achievements in both large and small companies, including considerable international experience. Track record in profit & loss responsibility, organizational restructuring, product management & new product launches, program development, and team building.

Major Achievements

Assumed responsibility for a business which had shown significant losses for several years and achieved 10% PBT in first year. Increased total sales by more than 115%. Eliminated all company debt, including delinquent payments to suppliers and original start-up capital. Reduced inventory by 50% and brought all spending under control. Managed a staff of 35 employees across all functioal areas: Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Product Repair.

Industry Sector Competencies

Medical Equipment

Other Distribution

Other Industry

Other Services

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO of a USA subsidiary of a European Company

Sector: Distribution, Industry, Service

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Massachusetts, New Jersey

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)