Ed
CEO - USA - iCEO #98451

Experience

CEO-level operating executive with more than 20 years of experience leading middle-market manufacturing and distribution businesses through growth, transformation, and ownership transitions. He brings deep global expertise in value creation, EBITDA expansion, and operational scaling within founder-led, private equity–backed, and public company environments.

Major Achievements

Led the organization through a significant market and technology transition while delivering measurable financial performance. Doubled revenue from $40 million to $80 million, improved EBITDA by 250%, and expanded EBITDA margins from 9% to 15%+ in a four-year period. Leadership included acquisition and integration of a digital electronics platform and expanded offering, commercial restructuring, pricing optimization, global sourcing expansion (Asia and Mexico), supply chain transformation, and organizational redesign to align cost structure with strategic growth objectives. Experience includes leading combined operations and businesses totaling $150 million including diversified manufacturing, distribution channels, and product categories ranging from software to electronics to cable/infrastructure to commodity problem solvers.

Industry Sector Competencies

Systems Integration

Audio Video, Smart Building

B2B communications

Healthcare

Communications, Structured Cabling, IT infrast

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO / President

Sector: Manufacturing and product distribution

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: USA, Colorado, Western US

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)