Harry - COO/Managing Director - Canada - iCEO #21489

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Harry's Profile

iCEO #21489

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: Canada

Experience

CEO/COO of 2 manufacturing companies and CEO of a start-up public company. Founder of VC company. Strong management, problem solving , analytical and people skills.

Major Achievements

More than doubled earnings and rate of return on investment over a 3 year period. Expanded product offering and target markets, resulting in revenue growth from $7 million to over $25 million in less than five years. Increased production capacity by more than 100% through changes in plant layout, manufacturing methods, and the introduction of an integrated manufacturing system. Directed the company’s efforts to improve its Quality Assurance programs to ISO 9002. Negotiated the two largest design-build contracts in company’s history, totaling over $50 Million. Negotiated two favorable collective agreements with only small annual wage increases during a time when the company made excellent profits and had a large order backlog.

Industry Sector Competencies

Energy-Oil-Gas

Light Mfg. and Heavy Steel Mfg and Construction

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO/COO or other Operation Capacity

Sector: Maunufacturing, Construction, Engineering,

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Worldwide

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Mexico

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)