Tag: manufacturing

Eric Bartosz: Building the Strategy, Systems, and Leadership That Drive Lasting Growth

I’m pleased to share a more complete look at my professional journey, from executive leadership and global business development to fractional C-suite advisory work, MBA teaching, writing, public speaking, and community service. Throughout my career, my focus has remained consistent: helping organizations create clarity, strengthen execution, accelerate growth, and develop the people and systems needed to produce lasting results. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m grateful for the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership and performance. Here is my biography.

Shane Miller: Driving Growth Through Leadership, Accountability, and Lasting Partnerships

I'm excited to share a little more about my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my career over the past 26+ years in commercial leadership, sales strategy, and organizational growth. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work alongside exceptional teams, develop future leaders, and contribute to organizations focused on long-term success. As I continue exploring corporate board opportunities, I look forward to applying my experience to help companies grow and create lasting value. Here is my biography.

Patrick Barge: Engineering Innovation, Transforming Industries, Creating Sustainable Value

After more than 35 years working across engineering, automotive and transportation technology, global manufacturing, emissions control, business transformation, and executive leadership, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped my professional journey. From leading international technology and business organizations at Cummins to serving as CEO of ESW Group, I have had the opportunity to work with talented teams around the world, develop and commercialize important technologies, and help businesses navigate growth and transformation. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory leadership, I am pleased to share more about my background and the perspective I bring to organizations. Here is my biography.

Kris Avakian: Building Brands, Creating Value, and Leading with Global Perspective

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 27 years of experience across entrepreneurship, fashion, footwear, global sourcing, manufacturing, product development, sales, marketing, brand building, and international business. Throughout my career, I have remained focused on creating meaningful value, developing strong brands and partnerships, and using my experience to help organizations identify opportunities and grow in the right direction. As I look toward opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m excited to share more about the experience, perspective, and values I bring to the table.

Steve Maggard: Building Stronger Businesses by Investing in the People Who Make Them Successful

I’m grateful for a career that has given me more than four decades of opportunities to lead, learn, build teams, develop global relationships, and help organizations succeed. From global sales and manufacturing leadership to serving as President of Henny Penny, and now through consulting, mentoring, and board service, I continue to be energized by opportunities to share what I have learned and help leaders and organizations achieve sustainable success while keeping people at the center of their decisions. Here is my biography.

Josie Henneke: Finding the Right Path Forward Through Insight, Integrity, and Collaboration

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey as a CPA, CFO, board leader, educator, and business advisor. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations strengthen their financial performance, navigate complex challenges, lead strategic transformations, and create long-term value across multiple industries. I’m grateful for the opportunities to serve businesses, nonprofit organizations, and boards, and I look forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact.

Michael Miraglia: Building High-Performance Businesses Through Expert Operational Leadership, and Lasting Partnerships

I'm excited to share my executive biography, reflecting my journey over the past 18 years leading operations, renewable energy growth, construction, and business transformation. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, mentoring future leaders, and creating lasting value for the organizations I serve. As I explore opportunities to contribute in the boardroom, I look forward to sharing my experience and helping organizations achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

Maria Luptakova: Leading Transformation with Integrity, Strategy, and Results

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, reflecting my journey leading finance, operations, governance, compliance, and business transformation across Europe and North America. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations grow through strategic leadership, mergers and acquisitions, operational excellence, and responsible governance while working across multiple industries and international markets. I look forward to continuing to serve organizations through executive leadership and future board opportunities.

Sivakumar Desai, FSA, MAAA: Leveraging Financial Stewardship, Innovation, and Purpose-Driven Leadership to Build Stronger Organizations

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey across healthcare, insurance, financial governance, enterprise risk management, artificial intelligence, and business transformation. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to work alongside exceptional colleagues, contribute to the actuarial profession, and help organizations navigate complex challenges through innovation, sound governance, and strategic leadership. As I continue exploring corporate board opportunities, I look forward to bringing my experience to organizations seeking thoughtful oversight and long-term value creation.

Rolland-Pierre Chalifoux: Building Extraordinary Businesses through Disciplined Execution, Innovation, and the Courage to Create Value Where Others See Obstacles

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey from manufacturing and finance to building one of Canada’s leading cannabis manufacturing companies through entrepreneurship, innovation, and disciplined growth. It also highlights my passion for helping founder-led and growth-stage businesses scale through strong leadership, operational excellence, and effective governance.

Brandon Harris: Turning Complex Operations into Competitive Advantage

I'm excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey leading supply chain, operations, and strategic partnerships across organizations including Range Energy, Meta, Zoox, Microsoft, and Boeing. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping organizations build resilient operations, develop strong teams, and create long-term value through thoughtful leadership and continuous improvement. As I continue pursuing opportunities to serve on corporate and advisory boards, I look forward to sharing my experience while helping organizations navigate growth and operational excellence.

Katie Rykal: Building Strong Organizations by Empowering People, Driving Performance, and Leading with Purpose

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 21 years of experience leading human resources strategy, organizational transformation, and workforce growth across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial organizations. I’m grateful for the opportunities to partner with exceptional leaders, build high-performing cultures, and help organizations achieve sustainable success through their people. As I continue pursuing corporate board opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience in strategic leadership, organizational growth, and human capital strategy.

Robert Myers: Creating Lasting Enterprise Value Through Financial Leadership, Strategic Vision, and Operational Excellence

I'm excited to share my executive biography, highlighting more than 40 years of experience leading financial strategy, operational excellence, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation across manufacturing, industrial, and private equity-backed organizations. As I begin the next chapter of my career focused on corporate board service, I look forward to helping organizations create sustainable growth through strong governance, strategic leadership, and disciplined financial oversight.

Paul Cherney: Hard Work Is the Key to Success, and Experience Is Meant to Be Shared

I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had over the past 40+ years to build brands, lead talented teams, and help businesses successfully bring products and experiences to market. From launching global yacht brands to founding MÉR Holdings, my journey has been driven by hard work, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving complex business challenges while helping others succeed. As I continue expanding my board service, I'm excited to share more about my leadership philosophy and professional experiences. Here is my biography.

Mike McGinn: Helping Organizations Achieve Sustainable, Profitable Growth through Disciplined Strategy, Exceptional Leadership, and a Commitment to Helping Others Succeed

I'm grateful for the opportunity to reflect on more than 30 years of executive leadership across global manufacturing, commercial strategy, and business transformation. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping organizations achieve sustainable, profitable growth while developing leaders and building cultures that create lasting success. As I continue pursuing board opportunities, I'm excited to share my experience and commitment to helping organizations navigate growth and strategic change. Here is my biography.

Nicholas Wettels, PhD: Building the Future Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Physical World

I’m excited to share my professional biography, reflecting my journey as a robotics entrepreneur, engineering executive, researcher, educator, and retired U.S. Navy Commander. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to help advance robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous systems across commercial, government, and academic environments while building companies and technologies that bridge the gap between intelligent software and the physical world. I look forward to continuing to contribute through leadership, innovation, and board service as organizations navigate the next generation of physical AI.