Stuart, Florida, United States
Experienced International Business Executive Managing Global Innovation and Management Teams delivering Profitable Growth. Successful Serial Entrepreneur and Innovation Practitioner for over 25 years in both large and small start-up environments. Author of "Robert's Rules of Innovation", and "RROI II: The Art of Implementation" Speaker and Workshop facilitator Specialties: Innovation, Business Develpment and International management Innovate and Thrive! Author and Regular Blog Contributor to: InnovationCoach Blog Robert’s Rules of Innovation Blog Innovation Excellence Blog Huffington Post Business Blog Chief Executive Net # 1 Top Innovation Articles on Innovation Excellence 2013 http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2013/05/27/8-step-process-perfects-new-product-development/ # 24 Top Innovation Articles on Innovation Excellence 2015 http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2015/10/10/all-aboard-the-sensor-revolution-how-the-internet-of-things-is-driving-innovation/ Innovation Excellence Top 40 Bloggers Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2015 #15 Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2014 #17 Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2011 #13 Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012 #22 Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2011 #22
VariBlend is the world’s leading manufacturer of dual dispensing pumps with custom blending technology. See www.variblend.com
Founder, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator "Innovate to Thrive” www.innovationcoach.com/coaching/workshops/ Evaluate, Improve and Deliver "New" in Business and organizations
Authored : ROBERT’S RULES OF INNOVATION II- The Art of Implementation (Bascom, Dec, 2015) In Robert’s Rules of Innovation II: The Art of Implementation, we introduce readers to the best and most recent thinking of his international network and shows how to permanently implement a culture of Innovation in one’s work environment. In his first book, also written with author Martin Kleinman, we delineated decades worth of collective invaluable experience. Robert’s Rules of Innovation®– much like Robert’s Rules of Order that create order from chaos in meetings around the world – helped business leaders understand the principles needed to create, nurture, and profit from a stable New Product Development (NPD) program. With The Art of Implementation, readers will quickly revisit the 10 key rules of Innovation and then dive head first into practical techniques to break down the barriers to innovation, whether they are self-imposed or due to external or marketplace reasons. SEE: http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/books/roberts-rules-of-innovation-2/ Authored : ROBERT’S RULES OF INNOVATION ® (Wiley March, 2015) Robert’s Rules of Innovation ™ provides imperatives to Create & Sustain "NEW" in Business; From the I of Inspiration to the N of Net result, it addresses all parameters that will lead to a successful Innovation strategy.
LINDAL Group manufactures valves, actuators and spraycaps for different kinds of aerosol-products. Responsible for plants in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and North America. Delivered double digit profitable growth within 12 months. Transformed sales organization and gained longterm growth projects enabling the Americas to double twice in two years, moving from loss to profitable growth.
Build and lead strong global multicultural team managing 25 plants and 11,000 employees. Created marketing organization with 9 products managers and regional operational marketing support. Initiated “One new product per year” innovation and NPD efforts.
While integrating Rexam Airspray, took responsibility for global Dispensing Systems division with 11 plants and 2,300 employees. Delivered 2006 stretch profit target and double digit above budget profit in 2007. Started Innovation efforts implementing New Product Development process as well as product management organization.