Paul Sieben is a seasoned executive leader with over five decades of experience driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across diverse industries. With a distinguished career spanning healthcare, architecture/construction, and automation/robotics, Paul has demonstrated an exceptional ability to scale businesses, optimize financial and operational performance, and lead organizations through pivotal phases of growth and change. His expertise in stakeholder relations, P&L management, risk mitigation, and business transformation has positioned him as a highly sought-after leader in both executive and board roles.
Currently, Paul serves as a board member for Genacross Lutheran Services, USA Lacrosse North Coast, and his church board, contributing his strategic insight and leadership expertise to help these organizations thrive. He has previously held board positions with the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, Heartland Healthcare Services, Toledo Opera Board, Toledo Children’s Hospital Board, Toledo Nursery, and United Way Toledo. His extensive boardroom experience has allowed him to shape financial strategies, improve governance practices, and oversee major capital and operational initiatives, delivering measurable impact across the organizations he serves.
Paul’s career includes leadership roles in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. As vice president, COO, and CFO of Autotec Solutions, he was instrumental in transforming the company’s financial and operational trajectory, increasing revenue by 525% and leading the expansion of its production footprint. He also spearheaded cost control initiatives that boosted revenue growth by 231%, secured $1.6M in pandemic relief funding to sustain operations, and implemented an entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) that improved productivity and accelerated project lead times. His leadership helped position Autotec as a regional economic driver, earning the company recognition as one of Toledo’s best places to work.
Before joining Autotec, Paul was president and CEO of Leantrak, a national architectural and engineering firm that he founded and grew into a multimillion-dollar business. He pioneered a lean project delivery system, differentiating the company in the professional services marketplace and winning high-value contracts with major corporate clients. Under his leadership, Leantrak delivered exceptional profitability, maintained a nearly 100% employee retention rate, and became a trusted provider of efficient, agile project execution across industries.
Paul also played a pivotal role in Heartland Healthcare Services, where he served as chairman of the board and built the organization into a thriving pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise with $150M in annual revenue. Leading a 100+ member workforce, he directed the construction of state-of-the-art production facilities and introduced innovative automation systems that significantly improved efficiency, reduced errors, and set new industry standards in pharmaceutical dispensing and packaging.
Earlier in his career, Paul held executive leadership roles at HCR ManorCare, where he was one of five top executives overseeing a $2B+ publicly traded post-acute and long-term care provider. His strategic leadership contributed to a substantial increase in profitability, expansion into new markets, and the acquisition and divestiture of hundreds of facilities, further cementing his expertise in growth strategy and business transformation.
Beyond his executive accomplishments, Paul is a passionate lacrosse coach, leveraging his leadership skills to develop athletes and instill values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. He has played a key role in building lacrosse programs from the ground up, serving as head coach at Lourdes University and St. Ursula Academy, where his teams have won multiple championships.
Paul’s ability to think toward the future, drive innovation, and create value in complex business environments makes him a standout candidate for board service. His deep understanding of governance, financial oversight, and strategic execution—combined with his hands-on leadership experience—positions him as an asset to organizations seeking growth, transformation, and operational excellence. As he actively pursues additional board opportunities, Paul is eager to continue leveraging his extensive expertise to help organizations navigate change, seize new opportunities, and achieve long-term success.
Character: Paul Sieben is a principled and results-driven leader known for his integrity, resilience, and commitment to fostering high-performing teams and ethical business practices.
Knowledge: With over five decades of experience across multiple industries, Paul possesses deep expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, operational excellence, and business transformation.
Strategic: Paul excels in identifying growth opportunities, implementing scalable systems, and leading organizations through change to achieve long-term success and competitive advantage.
Communication: A strong communicator and relationship builder, Paul effectively engages stakeholders, fosters collaboration, and provides clear strategic direction to drive organizational success.
