Gary
CEO - USA - iCEO #43528

Experience

Proven CEO with strong entrepreneurial instincts with demonstrated operating, manufacturing and financial expertise. Together with both domestic and international strategic leadership experience at public and closely held companies. Demonstrated experience to establish and implement the company’s strategic plan, drive change in the organization to ensure desired financial results.

Major Achievements

• Raised $100MM in equity and debt securities from institutional and private investors for start-up company • Consolidated and vertically integrated capital equipment company (robotic and automation systems) to improve annual financial performance • Improved EBITDA through material cost reductions, improved productivity and quality • Experienced in growing companies organically, by acquisition and in turn-around situations • Established and led advisory board of top automotive industry leaders to assist with strategic business decisions • Strong Wall Street investment bank relationships and road show experience • Attained 100% customer satisfaction rating with solid face-to-face relationships • Developed and introduced new technologies and products to create market exclusivity • Established facilities in foreign countries with robust processes (manufacturing, engineering, research and development, and sales) • Continuously grew and managed intellectual property portfolio • Attained tier one supplier status with automotive OEMs globally • Led organizations to top industry and customer quality certifications (e.g. TS16949, Ford Q1)

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics

Aerospace

Automotive

Engineering

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Board Member

Sector: Manufacturing, Engineered Products, Capital Equipment

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: USA, Europe

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)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)