John Hartwell

CEO, Board of Directors, Investor at Matrix Imaging Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Italian Elementary proficiency

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Mike Cirocco

In a little over a year as the CEO of Matrix John has had a profound impact on my professional development and the focus and direction of our company. His leadership style empowers and enables our team to execute our initiatives with confidence. I highly recommend John to any organization.

Dean Robinson

John was appointed as Regional Managing Director during a time of significant change within the North American organization. He had an immediate positive impact with his clear and direct leadership. He creates an environment within his team that promotes empowerment, accountability and freedom to perform. I would recommend John in the highest terms to any organization.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO, Board of Directors, Investor
      • Oct 2018 - Present

      John is the CEO of Matrix Imaging Solutions.; we have a dynamic cross-functional team in delivering critical customer communications services. We focus on driving excellence in customer interactions, leveraging innovative technology and ensuring operational efficiency. Our team is passionate about nurturing client relationships and fostering a customer-centric culture, positioning Matrix Imaging Solutions as an industry leader. https://www.matriximaging.com https://www.dataprose.com John is the CEO of Matrix Imaging Solutions.; we have a dynamic cross-functional team in delivering critical customer communications services. We focus on driving excellence in customer interactions, leveraging innovative technology and ensuring operational efficiency. Our team is passionate about nurturing client relationships and fostering a customer-centric culture, positioning Matrix Imaging Solutions as an industry leader. https://www.matriximaging.com https://www.dataprose.com

    • COO - U.S. Domestic Platform
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

      Recruited to lead the North American platform with 900 employees in 3 large scale integrated manufacturing operations. Implemented $10M in new CapX. Recruited to lead the North American platform with 900 employees in 3 large scale integrated manufacturing operations. Implemented $10M in new CapX.

  • PRP Recycling
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Interim COO/Consultant
      • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

      Project COO for PE backed startup. Led efforts to operationalize plastics recycling operation and guide the CEO in business operations. Project COO for PE backed startup. Led efforts to operationalize plastics recycling operation and guide the CEO in business operations.

    • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Managing Director - Americas, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging
      • May 2013 - Aug 2014

      Reporting to the CEO, executive P&L responsibility for Chesapeake's Americas Division including Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance, Commercial and HR functions. Division supports global Pharma partnerships and cultivates new opportunities within the Americas. Recruited to help manage the sale/merger of Chesapeake to MPS. Reporting to the CEO, executive P&L responsibility for Chesapeake's Americas Division including Sales, Operations, R&D, Finance, Commercial and HR functions. Division supports global Pharma partnerships and cultivates new opportunities within the Americas. Recruited to help manage the sale/merger of Chesapeake to MPS.

    • United States
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Executive Vice President, Packaging Division
      • Nov 2010 - Jan 2013

      Reporting to CEO, executive P&L responsibility for $330 million converting division with 16 locations across North America. Sales/Marketing, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Human Resources and associated administrative functions under management scope. (Two million square feet of real estate and 1,150 FTE’s). Private equity sponsored. • Drove sales growth in a flat to declining market. • Improved EBITDA 557% while reducing working capital by $16M. • Realigned footprint shuttering two facilities and successfully relocated $52M in revenue. • Led focus on safety, driving culture change resulting in 50% improvement in annual recordables. • Improved sales/FTE 23% and improved manufacturing productivity 18%. • Reorganized sales force and sales comp plan improving sales effectively/rep by 32%. • Executed $35M in new CapX projects. • Recognized by Procter and Gamble as one of 73 ‘2012 Business Partners of the Year’ (70,000+ worldwide were eligible) • Executive responsibility for executing synergies of new acquisitions doubling the division’s size in 2011. Show less

    • Management Consultant
      • Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

      Consulted for the CEO of major, NYC based envelope manufacturer. Consulted for the CEO of major, NYC based envelope manufacturer.

    • United States
    • Printing Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • V.P. U.S. Operations
      • Jan 1998 - Sep 2009

      Responsible for all manufacturing and distribution within the U.S. with 40 locations and 1,500 associates under management scope. Also managed P&L for $80M business unit for our digital product suite. Responsible for all manufacturing and distribution within the U.S. with 40 locations and 1,500 associates under management scope. Also managed P&L for $80M business unit for our digital product suite.

    • Plant Manager
      • Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

      Responsible for 200,000 square foot, $40M print operations including Digital, Flexographic and Offset capabilities. Also had responsibility for a full distribution center with international customer base. Responsible for 200,000 square foot, $40M print operations including Digital, Flexographic and Offset capabilities. Also had responsibility for a full distribution center with international customer base.

Education

  • University of New Haven
    MBA, Marketing
    1988 - 1992
  • SUNY Geneseo
    BS, Management/Quantitative Analysis
    1980 - 1984
  • Churchville Chili

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