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    Tag: Commercial Operations

    Clark Nielsen

    Thrilled to share my professional board bio! With over 30 years of leadership in healthcare, imaging, and pharmaceuticals—including roles at GE, Philips, Novartis, and Agfa—I’ve built a career on strategic execution, team development, and sustainable growth. I'm now pursuing board opportunities where I can help organizations thrive operationally, commercially, and culturally. Thanks for reading!
    Executive Biography

    Mike Farmer: Strategic Growth Leader in Building Industry Innovation and Commercial Excellence

    Mike Farmer is a visionary commercial leader with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth in the building materials industry. As President of Commercial Operations at Builders FirstSource, he leads strategic initiatives across multi-family development, marketing, professional remodeling, and manufacturing. Known for his ability to scale operations and enhance customer experience, Mike has overseen transformative growth, including the widespread adoption of READY-FRAME® and nearly 100% business expansion at BMC. His leadership blends deep industry knowledge with a people-first mindset, shaped by an early career in human resources and fortified through executive education at Harvard and Wharton. Mike’s influence extends beyond the boardroom through his work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and advisory roles supporting market innovation.
    Executive Biography

    © LEADAFI, Elevating Leadership, one article at a time.

    Lead-afi (verb): The act of improving, enhancing, or amplifying the leadership qualities of an individual or group, with the goal of establishing their executive brand and authority in their industry. This could mean coming up with and sharing a clear and compelling vision, building a strong personal brand, and getting known for being a thought leader and expert. Through Leadafi, executives can increase their visibility and influence within their industry, and position themselves as trusted and respected leaders.