West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Hands-on executive leader with progressive experience in multi-site full P&L general management (revenues exceeding $2Bn), OEM and aftermarket operations, sales & marketing, and engineering within the industrial and aerospace sectors. Successful at achieving initial profitability and business transformation, increasing revenue and production capability, and leading employee and customer satisfaction. Unique experience and talent for leading global teams, and implementing improvements across the business and factory shop floor. Motivated, results-driven team-builder with track history of successfully leading through multiple stages of growth and change. Led global multi-site P&L’s with >3,000 employees in China, Europe, Israel, and the USA to record profitability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Increased profitability 140% and inventory turns 69% at a superalloy aerospace manufacturing business (Homogeneous Metals, Inc.) Led equity restructure and business transformation to create first time profitability for a China based manufacturing business. Increased sales 4X. (Chengdu Aerotech, Ltd) Full P&L general management multi-site aftermarket leadership. Led plant wide transformation, increased profitability, and reduced aftermarket turn times 34% at Pratt & Whitney’s largest aftermarket repair business (Connecticut Repair Operations) Increased global aftermarket sales to historic record levels, significantly outperforming the market. Responsible for improving and leading key customer relationships at Airbus, Boeing, and multiple airlines. Board governance and leadership experience: Chairman of the Board - Carmel Forge, Ltd. (Israel) Board of Directors - Advanced Coating Technologies (NY) - Amercon, Inc. (NY) - PWA International Limited (Ireland) - International Aerospace Tubes-Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore) - Turbine Overhaul Services (Singapore) - Chengdu Aerotech Manufacturing Company, Ltd (China)
Led $2.4Bn OEM Engine company to record profitability. Responsible for all aspects of program management, supply chain, product quality, engineering, sales and customer service, and full P&L. Responsible for $15Bn in long term contract management. Drove engineering and MRO cost reduction strategies to increase OEM profitability to record levels. Developed long term relationships with global airline senior executives, Airbus, Safran, MTU, and across joint ownership companies GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney. Increased engine production rates, while also leading product development and global business process transformation through to execution. Recognized for demonstrated crisis management skills to support customers, while also working across global safety agencies and authorities.
Responsible to manage engine programs with Airbus and Boeing, and build customer relationships and platforms for future engine and aircraft programs. • Successfully closed the United States Air Force 767 Tanker engine contract with Boeing. • Led industrial management and supply chain initiatives to improve product delivery to Airbus and Boeing.