Experience

WNS Denali

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Director - Procurement Services and Delivery

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Denali is the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain solutions business of WNS, a leader in Global Business Process Management. My role: • Lead North America service delivery as shared CPO/VP Procurement, including direct management of and responsibility for 30 large-scale, global procurement and supply chain programs and teams, with 8 direct reports and total leadership span of ~300 FTE. Full P&L responsibility for ~$20mm business segment. • Serve as trusted partner and… Show more Denali is the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain solutions business of WNS, a leader in Global Business Process Management. My role: • Lead North America service delivery as shared CPO/VP Procurement, including direct management of and responsibility for 30 large-scale, global procurement and supply chain programs and teams, with 8 direct reports and total leadership span of ~300 FTE. Full P&L responsibility for ~$20mm business segment. • Serve as trusted partner and operating strategist to CPO/COO/CFO/CAO/VP, including leaders at Global Foundries, Entegris, Lumen, Honda USA, Evoqua, Kellogg, Merck KGaA, Dow, Dupont, BNY Mellon, PNC, MassMutual, Chubb, Northwestern Mutual. • Provide Procurement Advisory, Supplier Management, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations (PR to PO), Contracting, Accounts Payable, Demand Planning (SIOP), Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supply Chain (SCM) services. • Delivered >$400mm value to clients through implemented savings and operating/supply chain efficiencies. What People Say: "Mike has a keen understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices which allow him to set effective, forward-looking strategies. Mike has demonstrated exceptional competence in managing across multiple regions and cultures, achieving the highest standards of quality and excellence. He is a thought leader and never fails to bring a balanced, innovative, people-focused approach to any business challenge. Mike is an ideal fit for a C-Suite Officer role." --Bobbi Battista, WNS Denali Global HR Partner Show less



The Innovation Space

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur In Residence

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Dupont Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE The Innovation Space: We are proud to support startup and growth-stage companies in the electronics, chemical, energy, advanced materials, biotechnology, nutrition, and healthcare industries. Our portfolio companies reached a HUGE milestone by raising over $1 billion in funding for their startups. Every dollar raised by these companies brings us closer to a world with a healthier environment, better care and outcomes for patients, and a brighter future because of these scientists and… Show more The Innovation Space: We are proud to support startup and growth-stage companies in the electronics, chemical, energy, advanced materials, biotechnology, nutrition, and healthcare industries. Our portfolio companies reached a HUGE milestone by raising over $1 billion in funding for their startups. Every dollar raised by these companies brings us closer to a world with a healthier environment, better care and outcomes for patients, and a brighter future because of these scientists and entrepreneurs who continually push for better. Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR): The Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) is responsible for developing new entrepreneurial opportunities and expanding existing opportunities within the community through 1:1 and group support, training, pitch coaching, business and operating plan consulting, making connections and other support of early stage venture leadership teams. Director, Business Accelerator (2018): Leading the development and launch of a new science-based business accelerator program and related business building programs for the Innovation Space @ Dupont Experimental Station. Show less



Graphene Frontiers

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2018

  Greater Philadelphia Area CEO 2011-2016, Board of Directors 2011-2018 Built nanomaterial-based sensor company from the ground up: Beginning with an idea, $0 funding, an option to license a university-owned patent-pending, and one part-time technical founder, in less than five years I built Graphene Frontiers into a revenue-generating, world-class sensor developer and recognized manufacturing leader for graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning nanomaterial. Team: Built a cross-disciplinary team of twelve full-time… Show more CEO 2011-2016, Board of Directors 2011-2018 Built nanomaterial-based sensor company from the ground up: Beginning with an idea, $0 funding, an option to license a university-owned patent-pending, and one part-time technical founder, in less than five years I built Graphene Frontiers into a revenue-generating, world-class sensor developer and recognized manufacturing leader for graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning nanomaterial. Team: Built a cross-disciplinary team of twelve full-time members (supported by many part-time teammates and interns) consisting of graduate/Ph.D level talent in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Bioengineering, and more. Implemented full HR and benefits system and real-time performance feedback program. Funding and Revenue Generation: Raised/Generated ~$6mm for operations from a combination of: equity fundraising ($2.7mm), non-dilutive SBIR and other grants ($1.3mm), revenue from sales and contracts ($1.1mm), and debt issuance ($600k). Technology and Operations: Solved the critical problems of scale in bringing a novel nanomaterial produced in the lab at 1" scale at $10,000/inch^2 to continuous production of material and electronic devices using statistical process control, six sigma techniques and more while bringing production costs down to $10/inch^2. Outsourced non-core functions to partners including a MEMS fab. Intellectual Property: Built a patent portfolio of company-owned and licensed technologies including 6 issued patents (US, EU, JP) and 14 others pending. Negotiated multiple licensing agreements with universities and partner companies. Marketing: Created and maintained active Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles with thousands of followers. Company consistently listed by industry analysts among leaders like Samsung and IBM as top graphene electronics producer. Featured on "How It's Made", Popular Science, Gizmodo, Vice, Motherboard, and many other local/national/global media channels. Show less



Avkin

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  New Castle, DE Led Avkin, a wearable technology for healthcare education spinout from University of Delaware, through ~$1mm capital raise (equity + grant) and helped build the team from three to twelve teammates. Led marketing, sales, business development, strategy, operations, supply chain, finance, accounting, and more.



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP - Senior Service Delivery Manager, Global Delivery Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2011

  Wilmington, DE and Charlotte, NC As a senior leader in the Bank of America Global Delivery Center of Expertise (GDCE), I designed and implemented global operating and resource strategies for the CFO/CAO, including Global Corporate and Investment Bank; Wealth and Investment Management; Consumer, Small Business and Card; Procurement and Supply Chain; Finance; and Global HR groups; including establishing operations in India, Costa Rica, Philippines, and Mexico and delivering >$100mm in net business value. In 2011, I also led… Show more As a senior leader in the Bank of America Global Delivery Center of Expertise (GDCE), I designed and implemented global operating and resource strategies for the CFO/CAO, including Global Corporate and Investment Bank; Wealth and Investment Management; Consumer, Small Business and Card; Procurement and Supply Chain; Finance; and Global HR groups; including establishing operations in India, Costa Rica, Philippines, and Mexico and delivering >$100mm in net business value. In 2011, I also led Enterprise Change Management for the Consumer and Small Business Bank and led a team of change managers who implemented strategic product pricing changes and drove program and process change across the enterprise in response to regulatory items including the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act and the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. What people say: "Mike is an exceptional business leader who possesses the rare combination of developing and implementing successful solutions to complex problems, while proactively caring for the team members he's leading. Mike gets things done. He makes decisions that people buy in to and literally want to deliver on. Mike's proven experience and passion for successfully leading sourcing, procurement, and global operations teams have benefited both businesses and clients by aligning actions with strategy, reducing costs, improving quality, and transforming operations" -- Rick Mattingly, Global Sourcing Executive, Bank of America Show less



Transpac Access, Expect More from Global Sourcing

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jan 2004 - Oct 2005

  Greater Pittsburgh Area TranspacAccess is a global sourcing and procurement advisory and operating firm. Responsible for customer relationship management, marketing, and service delivery; led staff and contractors (including team in Beijing, China) to evaluate, design, and implement international procurement and operating strategies for our clients.



SAP Ariba

• Germany
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Sourcing and eAuction Market Maker

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2004

  Greater Pittsburgh Area <> Market Maker: Performed supplier research and management through RFX process culminating in eAuction for direct materials including highly engineered components. Served as a leader in Metals and Plastics Fabrication Vertical. Account Manager: Provided global strategic sourcing, eAuction software setup, program design and sourcing execution for Fortune 500 Diversified Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Automotive companies. What… Show more <> Market Maker: Performed supplier research and management through RFX process culminating in eAuction for direct materials including highly engineered components. Served as a leader in Metals and Plastics Fabrication Vertical. Account Manager: Provided global strategic sourcing, eAuction software setup, program design and sourcing execution for Fortune 500 Diversified Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Automotive companies. What people say: "It was a professional high point in my career to recruit Mike to be part of my team and my eventual successor. Mike consistently demonstrates excellent leadership and intellect which he brings to his stakeholder relationships (internal and external) including those in the C-Suite" --Gregg Cooper, Director, FreeMarkets Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Consultant

  • Jun 1999 - Apr 2000

  Greater New York City Area Management Consultant and project manager for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) practice; focused on Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance/Accounting workflows and software, including SAP and PeopleSoft implementations and customization.