Experience

VPET USA LLC

• United States
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Fontana, California, United States



C-P Flexible Packaging

• United States
• Packaging & Containers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CFO

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  York, Pennsylvania



Constantia Flexibles

• Austria
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• CFO / SVP Finance - North America & Mexico

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2018

  Houston, Texas Area Work with Divisional CEO, to streamline and improve the 3 USA and 2 Mexican based business’s, representing $300 Mio revenue, of a Euro 2 Mio global private equity owned flexible packaging business. Achievements include : - part of team to sell Folding Carton business in Mexico - complete overhaul of plant financial leadership team - sustainable profit improvement through work with operational and commercial team in North America and improved transparency with European… Show more Work with Divisional CEO, to streamline and improve the 3 USA and 2 Mexican based business’s, representing $300 Mio revenue, of a Euro 2 Mio global private equity owned flexible packaging business. Achievements include : - part of team to sell Folding Carton business in Mexico - complete overhaul of plant financial leadership team - sustainable profit improvement through work with operational and commercial team in North America and improved transparency with European business’s - reduced Working Capital, across all components, alongside above market organic business growth - identified significant synergistic acquisition opportunities in USA - developed and implemented sales and margin dashboard for use by senior management and commercial team in USA and Mexico Show less



Peninsula Packaging Company

• CFO

  • May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Hollister, CA Private equity owned $200+Mio business Led team consisting of 4 plant controllers, located West and East Coast USA, along with Group Controller and Financial Analyst along with responsibility for IT. Built strong relationship with CEO, supporting commercial and operational business development. Identified and implemented significant Working Capital improvement initiatives, particularly Inventory, whilst ensuring customer requirements were not compromised. Worked alongside private… Show more Private equity owned $200+Mio business Led team consisting of 4 plant controllers, located West and East Coast USA, along with Group Controller and Financial Analyst along with responsibility for IT. Built strong relationship with CEO, supporting commercial and operational business development. Identified and implemented significant Working Capital improvement initiatives, particularly Inventory, whilst ensuring customer requirements were not compromised. Worked alongside private equity team and CEO, identifying and assessing acquisition opportunities in USA and Mexico. Developed and implemented sales and margin dashboard Show less



Clondalkin Group

• CFO - North America

  • Jun 2009 - May 2013

  Greater Philadelphia Area Division of Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity held worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Successful integration of two acquisitions into separate business units - Develop and implement North American IT strategy, reducing ERP systems from 10 to 2. - Development of cross functional, cross business teams to implement coordinated purchasing strategy in North… Show more Division of Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity held worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Successful integration of two acquisitions into separate business units - Develop and implement North American IT strategy, reducing ERP systems from 10 to 2. - Development of cross functional, cross business teams to implement coordinated purchasing strategy in North America. - Development and implementation of operational improvement plan in conjunction with team, increasing profitability by over 45% over 2 years - Reduced working capital by 30% across all components - Developed and implemented Business Unit benchmarking This role has provided the opportunity to review and implement the ideas and concepts developed in conjunction with the North American CEO and the Business Unit Presidents, as part of the Group’s overall strategy. Show less



Spiralkote Flexible Packaging

• Vice President Finance & Operations

  • Mar 2005 - May 2009

  Orlando, Florida Area A business unit within Clondalkin Group Inc, a division within Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity held worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Improved productivity by 21% over a 4 year period - Significant profitability improvement over 3 year period - Working Capital reduced by 65% over 2 year period - Collaborated with President on development of 5 year… Show more A business unit within Clondalkin Group Inc, a division within Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity held worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Improved productivity by 21% over a 4 year period - Significant profitability improvement over 3 year period - Working Capital reduced by 65% over 2 year period - Collaborated with President on development of 5 year strategic plan - Developed and implemented 5 year operations plan - Implemented Operations management team changes over 2 year period - Consolidated from 2 to 1 warehousing units - Developed and implemented operational capability to introduce new product to Walmart, as part of their “Sustainability Initiative” This role provided the opportunity to develop new business management skills required to restructure and develop operational management skills, in a different culture, whilst absorbing a recent acquisition and integrating the business into a newly formed North American business unit. Show less



Chadwicks of Bury Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Commercial Director

  • Jun 1999 - Mar 2005

  Manchester, United Kingdom A UK business unit within Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity owned worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Formulated and implemented plan to flatten Management structure - Profitability increased by 150% over 4 year period - Collaborated with Management Team on development of 5 year strategic plan - Managed and developed Irish sales market, growing by 16% over 3… Show more A UK business unit within Clondalkin Group BV, a private equity owned worldwide manufacturer of flexible and specialist packaging for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food and Beverage markets, headquartered in the Netherlands - Formulated and implemented plan to flatten Management structure - Profitability increased by 150% over 4 year period - Collaborated with Management Team on development of 5 year strategic plan - Managed and developed Irish sales market, growing by 16% over 3 year period - Developed and implemented a restructuring plan for outbound logistics - Supported streamlining a small business unit in readiness for transfer This role provided the opportunity to restructure a business and integrate into a pan-European business unit structure, in addition to developing selling and commercial skills. Show less



Alpha Flight Services

• United Arab Emirates
• Airlines and Aviation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Regional Financial Controller

  • Mar 1997 - Jun 1999

  Manchester, United Kingdom Division of Alpha Airports Group PLC, a publicly quoted worldwide operator of airline catering services and airport retail stores, headquartered in United Kingdom - Coordinated & managed 6 Financial Controllers in UK and USA - Developed and implemented an integrated budgeting model for 6 operating units - Designed and implemented a “Key Performance Indicator” model for all 20 UK operations This role provided the opportunity to further develop people and operational management… Show more Division of Alpha Airports Group PLC, a publicly quoted worldwide operator of airline catering services and airport retail stores, headquartered in United Kingdom - Coordinated & managed 6 Financial Controllers in UK and USA - Developed and implemented an integrated budgeting model for 6 operating units - Designed and implemented a “Key Performance Indicator” model for all 20 UK operations This role provided the opportunity to further develop people and operational management skills, dealing with business managers and plant controllers, across multiple locations covering the UK and Florida. Show less



Chadwicks of Bury Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jul 1991 - Mar 1997

  Manchester, United Kingdom A Business unit within Electrolux AB, a publicly quoted worldwide manufacturer of home appliances, headquartered in Sweden - Eliminated non value added processes in Finance thereby reducing headcount by 20% - Reviewed production methods and waste followed by proposal to improve productivity and reduce waste - Formulated and implemented a software system upgrade to include production order and purchase order planning This role provided the opportunity to develop people management… Show more A Business unit within Electrolux AB, a publicly quoted worldwide manufacturer of home appliances, headquartered in Sweden - Eliminated non value added processes in Finance thereby reducing headcount by 20% - Reviewed production methods and waste followed by proposal to improve productivity and reduce waste - Formulated and implemented a software system upgrade to include production order and purchase order planning This role provided the opportunity to develop people management skills and continued development of operational financial management skills and business management. Show less



Vitafoam Ltd

• Assistant Accountant

  • Jul 1985 - Jul 1991

  Manchester, United Kingdom A Division of British Vita PLC, a publicly quoted worldwide manufacturer of cellular foam and non woven products, headquartered in United Kingdom - Developed and implemented monthly reporting pack for 16 UK sites