John - COO/Managing Director - USA - iCEO #84859

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John's Profile

iCEO #84859

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: USA

Experience

Over $12 billion in revenue generated during progressive leadership in defense contracting and capital projects spanning startups to global enterprises. International expertise driving Business Development, P&L Operations, and Strategic Change (M&A) with resident assignments in Europe, Middle East and the USA.

Major Achievements

-Transformed three-person startup into an 8,000+ employee global business group within 3 years through $800m in M&A -Turnaround of acquired company from insolvency to earning $1.4B in revenue with over 300 employees operating in 14 countries with concurrent responsibility for BD/sales & functional lanes (Finance, IT, HR, & Compliance/Legal) - Led, coached, mentored 70+ BD professionals over 15 years & won 55 contracts valued $11.2B (48%-win rate) -Individual Capture Lead for critical pursuits; #1 highest earner in 26k employee enterprise; undefeated - winning all 10 multiyear Defense contracts that earned (actual booked) $9.4B revenue / $3.8B profit; unseated incumbents in 5 of 10

Industry Sector Competencies

Aerospace

Defense

Energy-Oil-Gas

Engineering

Public Sector

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, President, Managing Director

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Global

Countries Covered

Germany

Kuwait

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)