A senior executive with over 30 years of leadership working directly with Chairmen and Boards in the Public and Private sectors on resolving a diversity of business challenges in the US and Internationally. As a President and C Suite executive in consumer brands and retail industry a history of success in restructuring companies to drive growth and improve weak revenue through operational alignment and innovative growth strategies. Extensive experience for companies in mature markets in opening new channels for for innovation, including Omni channel, ecommerce and licensing. Solid track record in analyzing issues from multiple perspectives to develop optimum solutions.
• Recruited into organizations to lead growth and restructuring in challenging markets and mature business sectors. Transformed Myer EBITDA from negative $22M to Positive $90M positioning for successful sale, restructured Sean John business and negotiated profitable licensing strategy with Macys.
• Strong financial background and strategic planning from Private Equity involvement provides a valuable background, particularly in industries where global brand, brand reputation and customer focus considerations in wholesale, retail, ecommerce, social media and licensing models directly shape the company. Expanded the Ecommerce at Old Navy from $35M to $60M, Avenue from $35M to $60M.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative operational alignment reducing costs to improve financial results. In Old Navy, Avenue and Nygard, enhanced product-to-market process, creating one cohesive team to reduce lead times and cost while improving margin.
• Significant proved ability to attract, develop and evaluate top-level leadership teams with full investment in organizational mission contributing to successful succession planning
• With this depth of experience as a CEO, is able to contribute to business strategy, analyze any issue from multiple perspectives and develop optimum solutions while applying leadership skills to establish and monitor management performance