Dave Lewis

Analytical senior business executive

Cary, North Carolina, United States

About

Analytical senior business executive with demonstrated ability to lead and profitably grow highly complex, technology-driven global businesses. Extensive international experience with direct accountability for European, Asian and South American operations. Significant hands-on experience identifying, negotiating, executing, and integrating strategic acquisitions. Proven track record achieving continuous performance improvement by applying lean process and performance management principles. Specialties: Mergers and Acquistions Strategy and execution of challenged businesses Performance management

Experience

  • Lord Corporation (21 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sr. Vice President, Strategic Planning & Services
      2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs

      Directed enterprise strategy and process management. Through 135-person organization, managed mergers and acquisitions, information technology and North American facilities.

    • Sr. Vice President, Global Value Streams / IT & Strategy
      2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

      Provided P&L management for all global businesses including aerospace / defense, industrial components, and adhesives and coatings, serving Fortune 500 and smaller customers through multiple channels. As SVP Global Business Management, directed North American Marketing and Sales as well as all global operations in Europe, Asia, and South America.

    • Vice President / General Manager, Chemical Products Division
      1993 - 2004 · 11 yrs

      P&L management for 500+ person global business with direct accountability for all operations throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

  • President / Vice President Operations / Director of Technology at Amspec Chemical
    1983 - 1988 · 5 yrs

  • Technical Director, Industrial Chemicals at Harshaw Chemical
    1980 - 1983 · 3 yrs

  • student at UNC Chapel Hill
    1970 - 1973 · 3 yrs