Rick Key

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Greater Lexington Area

About

Delivering exceptional results through Strategic Planning, Execution and Operational Excellence. Experienced leader specializing in private equity, private and public company shareholder value creation. With a record of success optimizing cash flow generation, EBITDA growth and balance sheet management, I’ve helped Industrial, Automotive and Consumer Products businesses grow while building and leading the teams that make this possible. Skills: C-Level Private Equity (PE) Assignments | Operational Excellence and Improvements | New Product Development & Launch | Cost Reduction and Avoidance | Revenue Optimization | EBITDA Growth | Strategic Planning | Change Management | Business Transformation | Lean Manufacturing | Training, Coaching & Mentoring

Experience

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer at CEO Warrior
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr

  • Sabbatical at Self-employed
    Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 · 10 mos

  • Monomoy Capital Partners (5 yrs)
    • Operating Executive
      Aug 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Vice President Operations
      Dec 2016 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Director Continuous Improvement/Director Supply Chain at PON Material Handling USA
    Feb 2011 - Nov 2016 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Owner at AAMCO Transmissions
    May 2008 - Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 3 mos

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