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At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top York based Director operating in the Manufacturing space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Joe Rubino
R&D Director of Reckitt
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About Reckitt, Reckitt: Reckitt Benckiser Group is a consumer goods company makes health, hygiene and home products.
Henry Mori
Engineering Director, B2B & D2C eCommerce of PepsiCo
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Jenny Tran
Title Director of Brand Strategy and Design, Global Innovation of PepsiCo
Jenny Tran is a Creative Lead in Experience Design across various new brands across the PepsicCo Portfolio including Lemon Lemon , IZZE, and is Global Design Lead for LIFEWTR. She is part of the PepsiCo Design and Innovation team based in Manhattan, New York.
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Cory Notric
Senior Director of Global Brand Protection of PepsiCo
Cory Notrica is a senior director of global brand protection at PepsiCo.
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Sam Olstein
Executive Director, Corporate Marketing of General Electric
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About General Electric, General Electric: General Electric offers infrastructure and financial services worldwide.
Matt Merchant
Global Managing Director, DevOps of General Electric
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About General Electric: General Electric offers infrastructure and financial services worldwide.
Robert Gates
Sr Director Customer Success Leader – Manufacturing of General Electric
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About General Electric, General Electric: General Electric offers infrastructure and financial services worldwide.
Tim Zawislack
Senior Director of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing of Delta Galil
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About Delta Galil: Delta Galil is an Israeli textile manufacturing and marketing apparel for men and women.
SungHwan Cho
CFO & Director of Icahn Enterprises
SungHwan Cho has served as Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Enterprises L.P. and its general partner, Icahn Enterprises G.P., Inc., since March 2012 and as a director since September 2012. Prior to that time, he was Senior Vice President and previously Portfolio Company Associate at Icahn Enterprises and Icahn Enterprises Holdings from October 2006 to February 2012. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Cho served as director of finance for Atari, Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment products. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Cho served as director of corporate development and director of product development at Talk America, a telecommunications provider to small business and residential customers. From 1996 to 1999, he was an investment banker at Salomon Smith Barney in New York and Tokyo.Mr. Cho has been a director of: The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, since February 2016; Ferrous Resources Limited, since June 2015;American Railcar Leasing LLC, since September 2013; CVR Refining GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Refining, LP since January 2013; CVR Energy, Inc., since May 2012; CVR GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Partners LP, since May 2012; Federal-Mogul Corporation, since May 2012; XO Holdings, a competitive provider of telecom services, since August 2011; American Railcar Industries, Inc., since June 2011; Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment products, from April 2010 until November 2013; WestPoint Home LLC since January 2008; PSC Metals Inc. since December 2006; and Viskase Companies, Inc. since November 2006. XO Holdings is indirectly controlled by Carl C. Icahn. Mr. Icahn also previously had a non-controlling interest in Take-Two Interactive Software through the ownership of securities. Mr. Cho brings to his service as a director his significant experience in leadership roles as director of various companies as discussed above. In particular, his service the as Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Enterprises and Icahn Enterprises Holdings enables him to understand the complex business and financial issues that we may face.
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About Icahn Enterprises: Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in nine primary business.
Keith Cozza
President, CEO & Director of Icahn Enterprises
Keith Cozza has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Icahn Enterprises L.P. and its general partner, Icahn Enterprises G.P., Inc., since February 2014, and as a director since September 2012. Mr. Cozza served as Executive Vice President from February 2013 to February 2014. Mr. Cozza has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Icahn Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises and Icahn Enterprises Holdings, since February 2013. Mr. Cozza has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Associates Holding LLC, a company controlled by Carl C. Icahn, since 2006. From 2004 to 2006 Mr. Cozza served as Controller at Icahn Associates Holding LLC. Prior to that Mr. Cozza was a senior assurance associate at Grant Thornton LLP. Mr. Cozza has been a director of: The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, an automotive parts installer and retailer, since February 2016; a director of: FCX Oil & Gas Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., since October 2015; IEH Auto Parts LLC, since June 2015; Tropicana Entertainment Inc., since February 2014; PSC Metals Inc., since February 2014; Herbalife Ltd., a nutrition company, since April 2013 and XO Holdings, a competitive provider of telecom services, since August 2011. Mr. Cozza has also been a member of the Executive Committee of American Railcar Leasing LLC since June 2014. Mr. Cozza was previously a director of CVR Refining GP, LLC, the general partner of CVR Refining, LP, from January 2013 to February 2014; and MGM Holdings Inc., an entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content, from April 2012 to August 2012. XO Holdings is indirectly controlled by Carl C. Icahn. Mr. Icahn also has or previously had non-controlling interests in Freeport-McMoRan, Herbalife and MGM Holdings through the ownership of securities. Mr. Cozza brings to his service as a director his significant experience in leadership roles as director of various companies as discussed above. In particular, his experience as the Chief Financial Officer of Icahn Associates Holding LLC enables him to understand the complex business and financial issues that we may face.
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About Icahn Enterprises: Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in nine primary business.
Daniel Mintz
Founding Managing Director of Olympus Capital Holdings Asia
Daniel Mintz has more than 25 years of private equity investment and M&A experience in Asia and the United States. Prior to founding Olympus Capital in 1997,Mintz was head of Asia for Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the former private equity arm of Morgan Stanley. He serves on the Board of Directors of several portfolio companies, including DM Healthcare, Quatrro BPO Solutions and Olympus Capital Asia Credit. Mintz holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Administration and an AB degree magna cum laude from Brown University. He was a 1984 recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship and is a member of the World Economic Forum, the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Presidents’ Organization.
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About Olympus Capital Holdings Asia: Olympus Capital is a middle-market private equity firm focused on manufacturing, financial, business, and environmental businesses.
Dambisa Moyo
Non Executive Director of Seagate Technology
Dambisa Moyo is a global economist and author who analyzes the macroeconomy and international affairs. In particular, her work examines the interplay of international business, technology, and the global economy, while highlighting the key opportunities for investment; capitalizing on her rare ability to translate trends in markets, innovation, politics, regulatory matters and economics into their likely impact on global business. Dambisa was named by TIME Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World and was the Thinkers50 Thinker of the Month in April 2015. She was an early investor in Silver Creek and is a keynote speaker at the 2015 Global Drucker Forum. Her writing appears regularly appears in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, covering key topics for businesses in the 21st century and the relationship between technology, global economic growth, and the private sector.
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About : Seagate offers consumers and businesses with data storage solutions to create, share, and preserve digital content.
Guido Campello
Co-CEO – Creative Director of Cosabella
Born and raised in Miami, Guido Campello graduated from the industrial design program at Design and Architecture Senior High in 1999 and New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2003 with a degree in Urban Design & Planning. He commenced his design career in interior finishes and renderings at Pompei AD New York for retailers Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People and MTV. After moving to Japan in 2005 as part of the J.E.T.T. English teaching program he joined the Sales and Marketing team at a Japanese distribution company in Tokyo. Upon returning to New York in 2007, he became VP of Sales, Branding & Innovation at Cosabella and in 2010 partnered with his wife, Dr. Sapna Palep, to launch her private practice Spring Street Dermatology. In 2014 Guido Campello took over as Cosabella’s first CEO and in 2015 he was inducted into The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA). At Cosabella he manages all exclusive design collaborations with the likes of Paul & Joe, Erin Fetherston, Urban Outfitters, Barneys, Bergdorf, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Galleries Lafayette, Lane Crawford, Amazon, Shopbop, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Carmen Marc Valvo & Sex and the City. He also led the Creations of extension lines Cosabella Lusso, Cosabella Amore and Cosabella’s soon to be launched teenager brand.
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About Cosabella: Find the world’s best lingerie, panties, thongs, bras, sleepwear and more from luxury lingerie makers Cosabella.
Matt Doheny
Member of the Board of Directors of Kodak
Matt Doheny, 44, currently serves as President of North Country Capital LLC, an advisory and investment firm focusing on board advisory assignments and investing in alternative investments, where he has served since 2011. Previously, Doheny served as Portfolio Manager of Fintech Advisory Inc., a fund focusing on operational turnarounds and undervalued securities, from June 2008 to October 2010. He previously served as Managing Director of the Distressed Assets Group of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. from January 2000 to March 2008. Prior to his career with financial institutions, Doheny was an attorney in the Corporate Restructuring Departments of Orrick LLP and Kelley Drye & Warren and in the Business and Corporate Department of Hancock & Estabrook. Doheny currently serves on the board of YRC Worldwide, Inc. (since July 2011) and Affinity Gaming (since May 2013) and has served on the boards of several private companies in the financial services and venture capital industries.
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About North Country Capital, LLC: Kodak is a technology company that provides imaging solutions and services for enterprises and consumers.
Candy Obourn
Board Of Director of Parker Hannifin
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About : Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion.
John Townsend
Board Of Director of International Paper
John L. Townsend, III, 60, served as senior advisor to Tiger Management LLC, an investment management business from 2012-2015. From 2010 to 2012, Townsend served as managing partner and chief operating officer of Tiger Management LLC. Townsend is a member of the Riverstone Group, a private investment fund. He was previously employed by Goldman Sachs & Co. from 1987 to 2002 and was a general partner from 1992 to 1999 and a managing director from 1999 to 2002. Townsend is a director of The Heritage Group, an industrial conglomerate. Additionally, during the past five years, he served on the board of directors of Belk, Inc., a department store retailer. Director since March 13, 2006.
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About International Paper: International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
Richard B. Kelson
Board of Director of Commercial Metals Company
Mr. Kelson is a private equity investor and advisor to middle-market companies. He is the Chairman, President and CEO of ServCo, LLC, a strategic sourcing and supply chain management company. He has also served as an Operating Advisor with Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P., a private equity fund manager. Mr. Kelson retired in 2006 as Chairman’s Counsel for Alcoa, a leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina. At Alcoa, he served as a member of the executive council, the senior leadership group for the company. From 1994 to 1997, Mr. Kelson served as Alcoa’s General Counsel. From 1997 through 2005, he served as Alcoa’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kelson received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
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About : Commercial Metals is a vertically integrated, Fortune 500 steel company that recycles, manufactures, fabricates, and trades steel globally.
Kathryn S. Fuller
Board Of Director of Alcoa
Ms. Fuller is the Chair of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex. She currently serves on the board, and chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee at, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a leading philanthropy in the field of health and health care. Ms. Fuller is also the Chair of the Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (Brown University) which seeks to prepare leaders to understand and holistically manage complex social and environmental systems. Ms. Fuller retired as Chair of The Ford Foundation, a nonprofit organization, in September 2010, after having served in that position since May 2004. Ms. Fuller retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of World Wildlife Fund U.S. (WWF), one of the world’s largest nature conservation organizations, in July 2005, after having served in those positions since 1989. Ms. Fuller continues her affiliation with WWF as President Emerita and an honorary member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Fuller was a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a nonpartisan institute established by Congress for advanced study of national and world affairs, for a year beginning in October 2005. Ms. Fuller had various responsibilities with WWF and The Conservation Foundation from 1982 to 1989, including executive vice president, general counsel and director of WWF’s public policy and wildlife trade monitoring programs. Before that, she held several positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, culminating as Chief, Wildlife and Marine Resources Section, in 1981 to 1982.
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About : Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products.
Ulrich R. Schmidt
Board Of Director of Alcoa
Mr. Schmidt is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. Prior to Spirit Aerosystems, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Goodrich Corporation from 2000 to 2005, and as Vice President, Finance and Business Development, Goodrich Aerospace, from 1994 to 2000. Prior to joining Goodrich, he held senior level roles at a variety of companies, including Invensys Limited, Everest & Jennings International Limited and Argo-Tech Corporation.
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About : Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products.
Michael Tilley
Associate Director, Shopper Marketing & Strategic Partnerships of Mondelez International
Michael Tilley oversees shopper marketing and strategic partnerships at Mondelez International, linking customer strategies and shopper insights with brand strategies and consumer insights. The global snacks company includes Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz and other worldwide brands. Tilley’s marketing experience spans 25 years at PepsiCo, Nabisco, Kraft and Mondelez International. A Southern Illinois University graduate, Tilley serves as executive in residence at its business school. He is also a faculty member of the Path to Purchase Institute.
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About Mondelez International: Mondelez International is a branded food and beverage company that specializes in snack foods such as biscuits, chocolate, gum, and candies.
Jake Schwartz
Board of Directors of Societe BIC
Independent Director, Member of the Audit Committee
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About Brave Health, Societe BIC: BIC produces and markets consumer products such as stationery, lighters, promotional products, shavers, printed paper products, and more.
Jun Makihara
Board Of Director of Philip Morris International
Sergio Marchionne was employed at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 1981 to 2000, during which time he was a General Partner for six years, working in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. During his tenure in Tokyo, he was co-head of the Investment Banking Group and the Japanese Equities Group and also served as co-branch manager. Subsequently, he was Chairman of Neoteny Co., Ltd., a Japanese venture incubator. Mr. Makihara is a director of Monex Group, Inc. and Shinsei Bank, Ltd. He is a member of the Governing Board of St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., and a board member of the Japan Society in New York. He also served on the board of RHJ International from 2005 to 2014. Mr. Makihara serves on the Finance, Audit and the Product Innovation and Regulatory Affairs Committees.
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About : Philip Morris International is a tobacco company that sells and manufactures cigarettes.
Kris Kemeny
Managing Director of Tekfen Ventures
Kris Kemeny is a venture investor with a focus on technology companies modernizing legacy industries. Kris holds a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia University.
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About Phospholutions, Tekfen Ventures, Tropic Biosciences: Tekfen Ventures is a corporate venture capital group investing in early stage technology companies.
Tapasya Bali
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (Board Director) of YOGASMOGA
Tapasya Bali is an Indian American entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of YOGASMOGA – a yoga inspired, wellness and technical apparel company. The highlights of the company included an authentic approach to wellness, proprietary development of technically advanced performance fabrics and a domestically scalable – Made in USA supply chain. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the company. Tapasya is a seasoned executive with experience across a broad range of financial roles from managing trading strategies to company valuations and capital raising. She has a track record in building and operating businesses, leading strategic initiatives that grow revenue and leading operationally focussed teams. Tapasya is significantly influenced by her upbringing in the Himalayan region of India and the culture of yoga. In addition to being the Founder & COO of YOGASMOGA, Tapasya is a Co-Founder of the Namaskar Foundation –– a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that fosters corporate social responsibility. Tapasya holds an MBA from New York University and was previously a director at the Swiss Investment Bank – Credit Suisse. Tapasya is both a naturalized citizen of the United States of America and an Overseas Citizen of India.
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About Namaskar Foundation, YOGASMOGA: YOGASMOGA designs, manufactures and retails athletic apparel and accessories.
Stormy Byorum
Director and Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee of JELD WEN Inc.
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About JELD WEN Inc.: JELD-WEN, the world’s largest manufacturer of windows and doors
Elizabeth Gemmill
Member of the Board of Directors of Universal Display Corporation
Elizabeth Gemmill has been a member of our Board of Directors since April 1997. Elizabeth is also on the Boards of Beneficial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: “BNCL”) and WHYY, Inc., as well as The Presbyterian Foundation where she serves as the Chairman of the Board. Since March 1999, Elizabeth has been Managing Trustee and, more recently, President of the Warwick Foundation until the Foundation was dissolved in 2012. From February 1988 to March 1999, Elizabeth was Vice President and Secretary of Tasty Baking Company. Elizabeth is the former Chairman of the Board of Philadelphia University (1998-2009). Elizabeth previously served as a director of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity, American Water Works Company, Inc. until it was sold in early 2003, and Philadelphia Consolidated Holdings Corporation until it was sold in December 2008. Elizabeth is also a Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
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About National Association of Corporate Directors: Universal Display Corporation is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode.
Richard Elias
Member of the Board of Directors of Universal Display Corporation
Richard Elias is a Member of the Board of Directors at Black Box Corporation (since November 2014) and Universal Display Corporation (since April 2014). Previously, Richard was the Senior Vice President of Optical and Specialty Materials of PPG Industries, Inc. from July 2008 through March 30, 2014. From April 2000 through June 2008, Richard held the position of Vice President of Optical Products at PPG Industries, Inc. and a General Manager from 1998 to 2000. Before PPG, Richard served as President and Vice President at Transitions Optical. Richard earned his MBA from Marquette University and his B.S. degree in Chemistry from University of South Carolina, Columbia.
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About : Universal Display Corporation is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode.
Peter Lyons
Board of Director of American Axle & Manufacturing
Mr. Lyons, an attorney, is a partner and Co-Head of the Global Public Mergers & Acquisitions Group of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP, which he joined in September 2014. Based in the New York office of Freshfields, Mr. Lyons represents leading U.S. and global companies in acquisitions and sales of public and private companies, asset acquisition and disposition transactions, and joint ventures. Prior to joining Freshfields, Mr. Lyons was a partner with Shearman & Sterling LLP and a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group based in New York, New York. Mr. Lyons practiced law at Shearman & Sterling for 35 years. Mr. Lyons has been recognized and recommended as an M&A practitioner by Chambers Global , Chambers USA , The Legal 500 US , and IFLR1000. Mr. Lyons received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. From 2003 to 2014, while a partner at Shearman & Sterling, Mr. Lyons served as lead counsel to AAM and as a key advisor to the Board on legal matters.
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About : AAM was founded in 1994, with manufacturing expertise rooted in more than 90 years of experience.
Avi Fogel
Managing Director of Majorlee Investment Corporation
Avi is a principal at Majorlee Investment Corp, an asset management firm based in NYC, investing in private equity angel investment, public technology companies and income generating investments. Avi is also an active member in two angel groups – New York Angels, the largest angel group in New York, and Launchpad Venture Group of Boston. Prior to the current role Avi was an Exec-In-Residence at American Capital Strategies, the chairman and CEO at ProActivity, Inc, which he sold to EMC in mid-2006, and a Venture Partner at Infinity Venture Capital
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About Atomation, Boundless Mind, Columbia University, CourseHorse, GameCo, Majorlee Investment Corporation, New York Angels, Social Standards, TruTouch Technologies, Upland Localytics: Majorlee Investment Corporation
Ethan Kay
Managing Director, Emerging Markets of BioLite
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About BioLite, University of Pennsylvania: BioLite is a social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets consumer energy products for off-grid communities around the world.
Charles Koob
Member of the Board of Directors of MiMedx Group
Charles Koob is a Member of the Board of Directors at MiMedx. Charles joined the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP in 1970 and became a Partner in 1977. Charles retired from that firm on January 1, 2007 but remains of counsel. While at that firm, Charles was the Co-Head of the Litigation Department and served on the firm’s executive committee. Charles specializes in competition, trade regulation and antitrust issues. Throughout his 37-year tenure, he has represented clients before the Federal Trade Commission, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and numerous state and foreign competition authorities. Charles’ resume includes the representation of Virgin Atlantic Airways, Archer Daniels Midland, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. Charles received his B.A. degree from Rockhurst College in 1966 and his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1969. In addition to his practice, Charles is a Trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council, is President of the Yellowstone Park Foundation and is the Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for the current campaign for Stanford Law School. Charles is the brother of Dr. Thomas J. Koob, Chief Scientific Officer of MiMedx Group.
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About : MiMedx Group provides regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue allografts with patent-protected processes.
Bruce Hack
Member of the Board of Directors of MiMedx Group
Bruce Hack is a Member of the Board of Directors at Overwolf since since April 2013. Bruce was Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Corporate Officer of Activision Blizzard until 2009. Prior to that, Bruce was Chief Executive Officer of Vivendi Games, from 2004 to 2008, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universal Music Group, from 1998 to 2001 and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Studios, from 1995 to 1998. From 1982-1994, Bruce held several positions at The Seagram Company, including: Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Seagram USA; Director, Strategic Planning, at The Seagram Company Ltd.; and Chief Financial Officer of Tropicana Products, Inc. Prior to this, Bruce was a trade negotiator for the U.S. Treasury. Bruce earned a B.A. degree at Cornell University and an MBA in Finance at the University of Chicago.
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About : MiMedx Group provides regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue allografts with patent-protected processes.
Ali Zamani
Director of Applied Minerals
Ali Zamani was a Principal at SLZ Capital Management from July 2012 to December 2013. Prior to SLZ, Mr. Zamani was responsible for a $200-$400mm portfolio of equity and credit investments for Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, an $8 billion externally capitalized global multi-strategy hedge fund. His portfolio focused primarily on energy, utilities, basic materials, retail and industrial equities and credits, and cross-sector special situation opportunities. Mr. Zamani joined Goldman Sachs Principal Strategies (the predecessor entity to Investment Partners) in 2004. Mr. Zamani has a BS in Economics, magna cum laude, with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a director of Kaizen Discovery (TSX-V: KZD) and Applied Minerals (Nasdaq OTC: AMNL).
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About Applied Minerals, Gefinor Capital: Applied Minerals produces halloysite clay with commercially consistent product grades.
Kim Marvin
Director of REV Group
Mr. Marvin has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2008. He is a general partner at AIP, an organization he joined in 1997. Previously, he served in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Institutions Groups of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Before that, he was Chief Operating Officer of the American Original Corporation. Mr. Marvin received a bachelor of science degree in ocean engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also holds a master of business administration degree from Harvard Business School. Because of his deep knowledge of REV, we believe Mr. Marvin is well-qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.
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About REV Group: REV is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.
Justin Fish
Board of Directors of REV Group
Mr. Fish has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2016. He is a partner at AIP, an organization he joined in 2012. Previously, he served as an investment associate for Chilton Investment Company. In addition, Mr. Fish has held a variety of financial, supply chain and operational roles with Lear Corporation. Mr. Fish also serves on the Board of Directors of Carlstar Group LLC and Gerber Scientific LLC. Mr. Fish graduated from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business with a bachelor of arts degree in finance. He holds a master of business administration degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Because of his financial, supply chain and operational expertise, we believe Mr. Fish is well-qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.
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About REV Group: REV is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.
Joel Rotroff
Board of Directors of REV Group
Mr. Rotroff has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2016. Mr. Rotroff joined AIP in 2012. Mr. Rotroff previously served as an analyst and associate at Baird Private Equity from 2006 to 2010. Prior to his employment with Baird Private Equity, Mr. Rotroff worked in the Healthcare group in the Investment Banking Division of Piper Jaffray & Co. Prior to Piper Jaffray & Co., Mr. Rotroff worked as a member of the Business Planning team at Boston Scientific. Mr. Rotroff holds a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, with honors and distinction, a master of engineering degree from Duke University and a master of business administration degree from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Rotroff also serves on the Boards of Directors of AIP Aerospace LLC, Carlstar Group LLC and Optimas OE Solutions, LLC. Because of his extensive financial experience, we believe Mr. Rotroff is well-qualified to serve on our Board of Directors.
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About REV Group: REV is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.
James Lawrence
Member of the Board of Directors of Smurfit Kappa
James A. Lawrence has served as chief executive officer of Rothschild North America and as co-head of global investment banking since June 2010. Rothschild provides financial advisory and asset management services across the Americas from offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. Prior to joining Rothschild, James Lawrence served as chief financial officer of Unilever and as an executive director on the boards of Unilever NV and Unilever PLC. James Lawrence joined Unilever in September 2007 after serving as the vice chairman and chief financial officer of General Mills, where he was responsible for corporate financial activities and international operations. Before arriving at General Mills in 1998, James Lawrence was executive vice president and chief financial officer for Northwest Airlines, a position he held since 1996. Before joining Northwest, he spent four years at Pepsi-Cola International, where he served as president and CEO of its operations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Inc., James Lawrence was chairman and co-founder of LEK Partnership, a highly successful corporate strategy and merger/acquisition consulting firm headquartered in London with 20 offices and more than 1,000 consultants in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Before launching his own firm, James Lawrence was a partner with Bain and Company, establishing and heading offices in both London and Munich. James Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Yale University and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School. He is currently a director of International Airline Group, the holding company of British Airways and Iberia. He previously served on the board of directors of Avnet, Inc. from 1999 until 2008, when he resigned to take on an employment-related role requiring him to relocate to Europe. He rejoined the Avnet board in May 2011. As a member of Avnet’s board of directors, Mr. Lawrence chairs the Audit Committee.
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About : Smurfit Kappa is producers of paper-based packaging in the world.
Anantshree Chaturvedi
Director of Uflex
Anant loves to learn. He co-founded Romulus Capital in 2008 and has extensive cross-border experience in manufacturing, retail, and IT. He is particularly interested in consumer-oriented, manufacturing, and biotech companies and is based in New York City. Anant is President of Flexfilms USA and Director of Uflex Industries, which includes one of the world’s largest polyester film companies and India’s largest flexible packaging company. He has led Uflex’s entry into the US, spearheading a $250M investment into a greenfield manufacturing facility. He has previously led large projects in the UAE, Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Poland, Brazil, Israel, Nigeria, and Gambia. He also has experience as a management consultant at Accenture and was involved in the early days of DuBiotech, the major life sciences cluster in the Middle East. Anant received a BS in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and is a graduate of Institut Le Rosey.
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About Uflex, Uflex: UFLEX Ltd. is India’s largest and fastest-growing flexible packaging company with large capacities of plastic film and packaging products
Gaurang Shah
Co-Founder and Director of Bulk MRO Industrial Supply
Gaurang Shah is the Co-Founder at Bulk MRO Industrial Supply.
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About Bulk MRO Industrial Supply: Bulk MRO is a full-stack global supply chain finance platform
Donna Nichol
Global Marketing Director, Oncology CDx of Amgen
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About Amgen: Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illness and diseases.
John D. Liu
Board Of Director of Whirlpool
Liu was appointed a director of Whirlpool Corporation in June 2010. He is a member of the audit committee and finance committee of the board of directors. Liu has been the chief executive officer of Essex Equity Management, a financial services company, and managing partner of Richmond Hill Investments, an investment management firm, since March of 2008. Prior to that time, he was employed for 12 years by Greenhill & Co., Inc., a global investment banking firm, in positions of increasing responsibility including both chief financial officer and the co-head of U.S. Mergers and Acquisitions. Earlier in his career, Liu worked at Wolfensohn & Co. and was an analyst at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Liu holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. He also served as a Rotary Foundation Scholar, based at the University of Hong Kong.
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About : Whirlpool manufactures and markets major home appliances.
Miguel Ortiz
Director, Marketing & Business Development of BookATailor
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About BookATailor: Bookatailor is a custom clothing manufacturer of men and women’s clothing.
Robert Knowling
Board of Director of Roper Technologies
Mr. Knowling is the Chairman of Eagles Landing Partners, a strategic management consulting company. From June 2005 to May 2009, Mr. Knowling served as Chief Executive Officer and director of Telwares, a leading provider of telecommunication spend management solutions. Mr. Knowling has served as the CEO of the NYC Leadership Academy, and in various executive capacities with SimDesk Technologies, Inc. and Covad Communications Company.
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About : Roper Technologies is a diversified company that designs, manufactures, and distributes radio frequency (RF) products and services.
Lawrence Kingsley
Board of Director of Polaris Industries
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pall Corporation (manufacturer of proprietary filtration, separation and purification products and solutions). Mr. Kingsley was named Chairman of Pall in 2013 and Chief Executive Officer in 2011 and served in those positions until Danaher Corporation acquired Pall in August 2015. Before joining Pall, Mr. Kingsley served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IDEX Corporation, a company specializing in the development, design and manufacture of fluid and metering technologies and health and science technologies products from March 2005 to August 2011. Mr. Kingsley remained Chairman of IDEX until the end of 2011. Before joining IDEX, Mr. Kingsley held management positions of increasing responsibility with Danaher Corporation, Kollmorgen Corporation and Weidmuller Incorporated. Mr. Kingsley also serves as a director of Polaris Industries Inc.
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About : Polaris Industries is an american manufacturer of snowmobiles, atv, and neighborhood electric vehicles.
Laura Brown
Director, Global Business Systems Transformation Project- of Glatfelter
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About Glatfelter, Glatfelter: Glatfelter is a company that engineers and manufactures a variety of specialty paper products.
Mario Becker
Director Marketing Fermentation Technologies North America of Sartorius
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About Sartorius: Sartorius helps its customers to develop and manufacture biotech medicines reliably, quickly, and economically.
Joseph Silvestri
Board Of Director of Triumph Group
Joseph M. Silvestri, Managing Partner, has been with Court Square Capital and its predecessor, Citigroup Venture Capital, since 1990. Mr. Silvestri received his B.S. from Pennsylvania State University and his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He is currently a director of Auto Europe Group, MacDermid Inc., Newmarket Inc., SGS International and Triumph Group. He previously served on numerous boards including Worldspan Technologies, Euramax International, International Media Group, ISG Resources, Delco Remy and Polyfibron Technologies.
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About : Triumph Group manufactures, designs, engineers, and overhauls aerospace structures, systems, and components.
Laura Bissmeyer
Director Global Source to Pay Operations of Corning
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About Corning: Corning is a manufacturer of building materials including glass, ceramic, related materials and technologies, and more.
Chris Dixon
Director of Global Brand Design of Herman Miller
Chris Dixon is the Design Director for all aspects of the iconic Vanity Fair brand; the magazine, digital editions, motion graphics, conferences, etc. He has been with Vanity Fair since 2011, and leads a team of art directors, designers and typographers, as well as many outside contributors. Over this period the magazine was completely redesigned, including a new logo and new custom typefaces. Previously, Chris spent 8 years at New York magazine, as both Art Director and Design Director, and worked on the full redesign of this magazine as well. He has also worked as an Art Director at The Financial Times, The New York Times, Ogilvy & Mather, and Adbusters. Over the last ten years he has taught at various schools, including the Cooper Union, Parsons, NYU, and Emily Carr.
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About Herman Miller: Herman Miller is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment, and home furnishings.
Susan Ormiston
Group People Director of Belron
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About Avon Products, Belron: Belron® is the world’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, with a turnover of more than 2.8 billion Euros
Amal Ganguli
Member of the Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki
Amal Ganguli is a scholar and is widely experienced. Amal is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Amal is also a member of New Delhi Chapter, Institute of Internal Auditors (Florida),FBIM, Alumnus-IMI (Geneva)- Course on Strategy. Amal has been Qualified Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager (1962-64) with Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co., Chartered Accountants, London & Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. London. Amal has been Manager, with Price Waterhouse Peat & Co., India (1964-1969). Amal has been Senior Partner / Partner with Price Waterhouse Peat & Co./ Price Waterhouse / Price Waterhouse Coopers, India (1969-2003). Amal has a wide range of experience in the fields of Statutory Audits, Internal audits, Management audits, Corporate and Management reviews, Reviews and implementation of systems, Organisations and procedures, Mergers and acquisitions, Scheme of Amalgamations, Company reorganizations and reconstructions, Dispute analysis and resolution, Income Tax, International Income tax, Joint Venture structures and Agreements, Cross Border Investments/ Projects, Consulting projects funded by International Funding Agencies, Corporate Governance- structures, systems and procedures, Board level involvement as independent Board member. Amal is a Director on the Board of other leading Business Houses, some of them are: Hughes Escorts Communications limited, Flextronics Software Systems Limited, HCL Technologies Limited, AVTEC Limited , Tube Investment of India Limited, Maruti Udyog Limited, Samtel Colour Limited, Samcor Glass Limited, Century Textiles and Industries Limited.
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About : Maruti Suzuki is a car manufacturing company.
Vincent Intrieri
Member of the Board of Directors of Navistar
Vincent Intrieri is a Member of the Board of Directors at Transocean Ltd. since 2014. Vincent has been employed by Icahn related entities since October 1998 in various investment related capacities. Since January 2008, Vincent has served as Senior Managing Director of Icahn Capital LP, the entity through which Carl C. Icahn manages private investment funds. In addition, since November 2004, Vincent has been a Senior Managing Director of Icahn Onshore LP, the General Partner of Icahn Partners LP, and Icahn Offshore LP, the General Partner of Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, entities through which Mr. Icahn invests in securities. Vincent is a Member of the Board of Directors at Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV) (since 2012), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) (since 2012), and Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) (since 2014). Vincent previously served as a Member of the Board of Directors at CVR Refining, LP from 2012 to 2014, Forest Laboratories Inc. from 2013 to 2014, CVR Energy, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation from 2007 to 2013, Icahn Enterprises L.P. from 2006 to 2012. Vincent was Senior Vice President of Icahn Enterprises L.P. from 2011 to 2012. Vincent was also a Member of the Board of Directors at Dynegy Inc. from 2011 to 2012 and Chairman and a Member of the Board of Directors at PSC Metals Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Vincent served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Motorola Solutions, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, XO Holdings from 2006 to 2011, National Energy Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2011, American Railcar Industries, Inc. from 2005 to 2011, WestPoint Home LLC from 2005 to 2011; and Chairman of the Board of Directors and a Member of the Board of Directors at Viskase Companies, Inc. from 2003 to 2011. CVR Refining, CVR Energy, American Railcar Industries, Federal-Mogul, Icahn Enterprises, XO Holdings, National Energy Group, WestPoint Home, Viskase Companies and PSC Metals each are or previously were indirectly controlled by Carl C. Icahn. Mr. Icahn also has or previously had non-controlling interests in Dynegy, Hertz, Forest Laboratories, Navistar, Chesapeake Energy, Motorola Solutions and Transocean Ltd. through the ownership of securities. Vincent graduated in 1984, with Distinction, from The Pennsylvania State University (Erie Campus) with a B.S. in Accounting. Vincent was a Certified Public Accountant.
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About : Navistar manufactures commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and engines.
Anitha Sathyan
Director,Co-Founder of Ibis Medical
Mrs.Anitha Sathyan is the Chairperson of Ibis medical since its inception .Her focused approach, strong communication and administrative skills to lead the team members is greatly appreciable.Mrs. Anitha Sathyan who is primarily responsible for the administrative matters. She also takes keen interest in employee management relationship, which makes this dynamic lady who also can be termed as the architect of Ibis Medical , the most respected and loved one, by all in the Company.Mrs.Anitha Sathyan is a graduate from Kerala University and well equipped with all the administrative skills, as required for successful operation of business at this level.
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About Ibis Medical: Ibis Medical is an Indian company, manufacturing high-quality neonatology critical care equipment.
Susanne Foulds
Director of Human Resources of Taro Pharmaceuticals
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About Advantage Business Media, Taro Pharmaceuticals: Taro Pharmaceuticals is a research-based pharmaceutical company that develops over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.
James Kedrowski
Member of the Board of Directors of Taro Pharmaceuticals
Kedrowski became Interim Chief Executive Officer of Taro in October 2010 and a member of the Taro Board of Directors in May 2011. Kedrowski has been with Chattem Chemicals, an indirect subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. since 1997 and is currently its Executive Vice President. Kedrowski’s prior experience includes over twenty years with Alcoa Inc., where he held increasingly responsible positions, primarily in Alcoa’s Industrial Chemicals Business.
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About : Taro Pharmaceuticals is a research-based pharmaceutical company that develops over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.
Ravi Kailan
Director of Operations of Altek Electronics
Ravi comes to Altek, with over 15 years of experience in the world of manufacturing. He’s held various leadership positions in different manufacturing industries ranging from photovoltaic (solar) module manufacturing, to high-performance plastics extrusion for the automotive and medical industries. Most recently he was the Operations Manager for a multi-site defense contractor which designs and manufactures instrumentation and other systems for the Armed Forces. Ravi also served in the Marines for five years where he was an aircraft technician. Though he was officially stationed in Arizona, he spent the majority of his time deployed on aircraft carriers in various hot spots around the world. Ravi holds an MBA from Albertus Magnus College, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from Central Connecticut State University and a Lean Leadership Certification. Ravi is bi-lingual speaking both Dutch and English. His wealth of knowledge and experience will support Altek in its dedication and commitment to continuous improvement.
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About Altek Electronics: Altek Electronics is an electronic manufacturing company providing chassis and control panels.
Jeff Weber
Director, Systems Engineering of Arris Group
Jeff Weber is currently a Distinguished Systems Engineer in the Chief Technology Office — Network Solutions of ARRIS. He is currently working to define the architecture and product requirements for the ARRIS virtual CCAP solution. Previously, Jeff was the principal architect for the end-to-end ARRIS Network DVR solution and products. He also led the systems engineering team responsible for the Motorola GPON platform deployed by a telco to build their fiber to the home network. Before joining Motorola, Jeff was Vice President of Technology at Next Level Communications and he began his career at Bell Communications Research (Bellcore). Jeff holds a BSEE degree from the University of Virginia and an MSEE from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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About Arris Group, CommScope: ARRIS Group is a telecommunications equipment manufacturing company that provides cable operators with data, video and telephony systems.
Ronald S. Rolfe
Board Of Director of Berry Plastics
Mr. Rolfe is a retired partner of the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Mr. Rolfe joined Cravath as an Associate in 1970 and was a Partner from 1977 until his retirement in December 2010. He currently serves on the boards of directors of Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, Berry Plastics Group, Inc. and Time Inc. In addition, Mr. Rolfe currently serves on the board of directors of privately held Advanced Assessment Systems, Inc, on the boards of trustees of The Allen-Stevenson School and De La Salle Academy, and he is a trustee emeritus of The Lawrenceville School.
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About : Berry Plastics is a global manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products.
Dakota A. Pippins
Board of Director of Hormel Foods
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About : Hormel Foods is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products.
Richard Frost
Member of the Board of Directors of The Westervelt Company
Richard Frost has served as a director since July, 2012. He retired as Chief Executive Officer for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in May 2012, having served in that capacity since December 2004. Richard previously served as Executive Vice President, Commodity Products, Procurement and Engineering from March 2003 to November 2004; Executive Vice President, OSB, Procurement and Engineering from May 2002 to February 2003; and Vice President, Timberlands and Procurement from 1996 to April 2002. Richard currently serves on the Board of privately held Westervelt, Inc. and previously served on the Board of Tractor Supply Company, the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 45 states. Richard holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Louisiana State University and an MBA, Finance from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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About : The Westervelt Company is a lumber and paper manufacturer.
Ken Johnson
Director of Marketing, Product Architect – Motor Drive / 3-phase Power Analysis of Teledyne LeCroy
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About Teledyne LeCroy: Teledyne LeCroy is a leading provider of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions
Ken Johnson
Director of Marketing, Product Architect – Motor Drive / 3-phase Power Analysis of Teledyne LeCroy
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About Teledyne LeCroy: Teledyne LeCroy is a leading provider of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions
Riyhana Bey
Director of Brand Execution and Digital Marketing of Cadillac
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About Cadillac: Cadillac is an automobile brand that produces and markets luxury vehicles worldwide.
Kevin Bremer
Systems Chief Engineer – Director – Boeing Commercial Airplanes of Boeing
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About Boeing: Boeing is a aerospace company.
Christopher Dann
Director of Ink; Service Manager Rho Products of Durst Image Technology U.S.
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About Durst Image Technology U.S., Durst Image Technology U.S., Durst Image Technology U.S.: Durst Image Technology U.S. is a printing company that offers imaging solutions.
Dan Darouvar
Partner and Director of Sales of Select Products Holding LLC
My name is Dan Darouvar, and I am a real estate professional and entrepreneur. After graduating from high school at The Portledge School, I went on to earn my Bachelor’s Degree at The George Washington University, majoring in Finance with a minor in Real Estate Development.
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About Select Products Holding LLC: A company that manufactures paper towels, bath tissue, facial tissue, and napkins.
Pravin Mehta
Executive Director of MediiUSA
The Chairman sets the tone for the Board and its key executive staff and personnel by fostering ethical and responsible decision-making and ensures that directors are kept informed of appropriate corporate matters. Mehta’s primary responsibility as the Chairman/ President for Lokoro is to provide effective leadership in organizing, managing and executing company plans and policies. Mehta oversees the acquisition, sales and marketing of Lokoro’s Rough Diamond Trading Division. He brings to Lokoro more than 40 years experience in various sectors of the diamond industry including rough diamond trading, polishing, marketing and retail. His vast experience enables Lokoro unlimited access to the rough diamond markets in Antwerp, Belgium; Mumbai, India; and Ramat Gan, Israel; London, and New York City; five of the world’s largest rough diamond markets. In addition, his prodigious knowledge reaches even into the new and ever growing China market which is second only to the US polish market. Mehta is the Founder and former President of Diamond Days of New York; an accredited member of the prestigious American Gem Society, as well as the first Indian company to be admitted to this society. Diamonds Days is located in the exclusive Diamond Dealers Building of New York. Mehta is a two term Founding President of the Indian Diamond and Colorstones Association, New York. Mehta assisted in the formation of the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, which was an affiliate of Tufts University. In addition, he made invaluable contributions in developing educational, operational, and research affiliations with Tufts University’s medical school in Mumbai. He worked as Chief Chemist, Laboratory Manager and the Development Manager for Nestle, Uni-Lever and Parle perceptively for 12 more years. After which he became the Founder and President of Occidental Gems, Inc., in New York. This is where he honed his skills, knowledge and excelled in the diamond industry for more than 23 years building Occidental Gems into one of the largest Diamond Dealers in the USA. Meanwhile he was developing a partnership with M Fabrikant & Sons; the largest Diamond Jewelry Company in America. In addition, Mehta is a supplier of polished diamonds to the Continental Buying Group with more than 350 Stores, Independent Jewelry Organization with 650 plus Stores, Retail Jewelers Organization with 850 Stores and the Major Jewelry Chains.
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About MediiUSA: MediiUSA develops and manufactures medical surgery equipment and devices.
Brenda Mancuso
Director of Operations of IoTecha
Brenda is a seasoned manager with a background in systems engineering and extensive experience as a Senior Systems Engineer and a Senior Project Manager. Brenda leverages her technology, business and project management expertise to lead the customer relationship, execution, and growth in a multitude of international projects. Brenda has an exceptional ability to manage multi-million dollar international, cross-functional and multi-discipline projects. Brenda’s project management experience includes technical team management, proposal development, customer relationship management, sales, budget and resource management, and contract management in the telecommunications, alliance and standards development industries. During the last five years Brenda has developed a deep understanding of and strong ties with the IoT industry, she is the program manager and a secretary of the IEEE P2413 “Standard for an Architectural Framework for IoT” working group comprised of Industrial IoT leaders, and the key organizer of IEEE IoT Startup Events worldwide. Brenda also has 11 years of experience as a senior systems engineer at Bellcore, providing in-depth technical expertise for communications networks. In addition, Brenda led the operations and human resource management for several startups and small businesses. Brenda graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, and holds a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University.
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About IoTecha: IoTecha provides a suite of integrated products for electric vehicle smart charging and powerline communications.
Chelsea Render
Director of Marketing, North America of Bosch Security Systems
Chelsea serves as the Director of Marketing, North America for Bosch Building Technologies. Celebrating her 10th year with Bosch, in her current role she and her team are responsible for all marketing initiatives in the region for Bosch security, safety and communications products. She is passionate about helping partners and customers solve complex problems with innovative technology. Chelsea holds an International MBA degree from the Moore School of Business in South Carolina, and a BBA from the University of Oklahoma.
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About Bosch Security Systems: The Bosch division Security Systems is a leading global supplier of security, safety.
Scott Hull
Board of Directors Member of Soundways
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About : Innovative Software Solutions for Sound Engineers and Audio Device Manufacturers
Peter Myall
HR Director of TRUMPF
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About TRUMPF: TRUMPF provides manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology, and electronics.
Liz Toney
Director of Brand, Consumer Experience and Marketing of Kahn Lucas
Brand Director at Kahn Lucas
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About Kahn Lucas: Our proud tradition of design expertise, quality, safety, integrity and service that is part of every product we make.
Siddhesh Nasnodkar
Joint Founder & Director of iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt.Ltd.
Siddhesh has 7 years of experience. He holds Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Science (Hons) from Goa University, and Master of Science in Computer Science from University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Siddhesh worked as Software Engineer with Cisco Systems Inc., in Silicon Valley. He is a founder and Managing Director of Bitnet Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an IT solutions and consulting company. He is also a Managing Partner in Viscon Real Estate Developers. Siddhesh’s core functionalities include Product Optimization, Project Development and Business Development.
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About iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt.Ltd.: iWeb Technology Solutions offers a suite of enterprise applications on the Cloud specializing in the Edtech, Retail & Manufacturing domains.
Betsy Hendry
Director of Operations of dhomain llc
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About dhomain llc: dhomain designs, manufactures, rents, and supports luxury inflatable habitats for its clients.
Joshua Schulman
Non Executive Director of Farrow & Ball
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About Farrow & Ball: Farrow & Ball manufactures luxury decorative paint and wallpaper that transforms homes around the world.
Dawn Guarriello
Executive Director of Marketing and Product Development of Gotha Cosmetics
Dawn Guarriello is the executive director of marketing and product development at Gotha Cosmetics. She previously worked at Mana Products as a senior director of product development. Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree in cosmetics, fragrance, and toiletries marketing.
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About Gotha Cosmetics: Gotha Cosmetics is a developer and manufacturer of private label color cosmetics.
Mariano Costamagna
President, CEO & Director of Fuel Systems Solutions
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About Fuel Systems Solutions: Fuel Systems Solutions engages in the design, manufacturing & supply of alternative fuel components & systems for use in the transportation.
Jason Mueller
Principal, Co-Director of Research of Saw Mill Capital
Jason first joined Saw Mill in 2005. He conducts comprehensive industry and market assessments on all investment opportunities reviewed by Saw Mill. Jason rejoined Saw Mill in 2009 as a Vice President, after completing his MBA at Columbia University. Prior to business school, Jason worked for Saw Mill as a Senior Associate, in which role he supported both new investment activity and portfolio management. Prior to Saw Mill, he was an investment banking associate at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., where he advised clients on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance transactions. Jason has a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Boston University and an MBA from Columbia University. Jason is married and has three children. When he is not catching new deals, he enjoys developing his skills as a novice fly fisherman in the Battenkill River.
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About Saw Mill Capital: Saw Mill Capital has been investing in middle-market manufacturing and service companies since 1997.
Dmitri Foursa
Director, Transmission Research of SubCom
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About SubCom: SubCom, a TE Connectivity Limited Company, is an industry leading supplier of undersea communications systems and services.
David Sommerville
Director of Technology of Verge Sport
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About Verge Sport: Verge Sport offers fully custom cycling kits including jerseys and bibs to shorts and jackets.
Liz Quinlisk
Director Global Marketing Strategy, Imaging of X-Rite
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About X-Rite: X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology.
Keith Hechtel
Senior Director of Business Development of Curbell Plastics
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About Curbell Plastics: Curbell is a premier suppliers of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, films, tapes, adhesives, sealants and prototyping materials.
Tom Curtin
Director of Business Development of New 3D Technologies, Inc.
Tom Curtin is Director of Business Development at Dimension Technologies Inc.
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About New 3D Technologies, Inc.: New 3D Technologies provides a technology that allows users to view high-quality 3D images without the use of uncomfortable glass.
Anthony Alleva
Technical Director of Cryopak
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About Cryopak: Cryopak designs and manufactures cold chain packaging solutions and refrigerants for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical.
Anthony Alleva
Technical Director of Cryopak
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About Cryopak: Cryopak designs and manufactures cold chain packaging solutions and refrigerants for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical.
Richard McKnight
Director of Finance of Eemax
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About Eemax: Eemax is the supplier of tankless water heater solutions in the USA.
Christopher Chisman
Director of Marstair of TEV
Christopher Chisman has been serving as director of Marstair at TEV since July 1998.
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About TEV: TEV specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) products.
Adrian Auman
Member of the Board of Directors of ForceField Energy
Adrian Auman is Member of the Board of Directors at ForceField Energy.
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About : ForceField Energy is a distributor and provider of high quality LED lighting products and solutions.
Jon Laing
Director Of Training And Development of Assaa Bloydss
Jon Laing is the Director of Training and Development for ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions. Jon’s professional experience includes 25+ years in the Door & Hardware Industry in Sales, Sales Management, and Professional Development. In addition to working with ASSA ABLOY’s technical training team, Jon delivers professional development content to ASSA ABLOY’s sales & marketing organization on a wide variety of topics including the consultative sales process, advanced negotiation skills, time management/organizational skills, Social Styles awareness, Management Coaching, Lean business practices, and related topics. Jon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Providence College and an MBA from St. Joseph’s University.
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About ASSA ABLOY Group, Assaa Bloydss: ASSA ABLOY provides a full range of doors, access control technologies, hardware components, sustainability solutions.
Daniel Leyva
Director of Finance of Ithaca Hummus
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About Ithaca Hummus: Unpasteurized Lebanese-Style Hummus
Adric Garlick
Director of Operations of Ithaca Hummus
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About Ithaca Hummus: Unpasteurized Lebanese-Style Hummus
Lithera Forbes
Director, Public Relations of Lyons Motor Car
Lithera Forbes is the voice and the foundation of the company public persona and the one person who controls the public relationship and all duties and requirements of running a PR department which overlaps into true business management. Ms Forbes holds a Masters of Business Administration.
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About Lyons Motor Car: Lyons Motor Car has proven sales interest with media, clients and fans conjoining to create an explosive combination of support.
Luis Perez
Director, Design of Lyons Motor Car
Mr Perez a BFA Graduate of The School of Visual Arts. 3D Animator, and Designer, head of Lyons Motor Car of Design Department and Co Designer for the one of the most graceful modern automobile designs ever, the LM2 Streamliner. The Streamliner computer model originated in Auto Desk Maya, giving way to more artistic freedom and creativity. “”Organic shapes”” is the buzz word at the drawing board. Mr Perez is master of the skill required to work cross platform Maya and Photoshop to CGI and special effects and engineering blueprints. He has single handedly and completely directed multi Million dollar design jobs for TV print and the web, set design and more. Creative Director for OUTMUSIC Awards Show is his claim to fame.
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About Lyons Motor Car: Lyons Motor Car has proven sales interest with media, clients and fans conjoining to create an explosive combination of support.
Aaron Allen
Director, Sales & Marketing of Lyons Motor Car
Aaron Allen has always has been connection with our celebrity contacts and important sales leads. He is credited for our great relationship with celebrity contract Attorney Tom Swift, who is the contract and business attorney for Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy and many other celebrities, and of course Lyons Motor Car. Mr Allen in a word, integrity, professionalism, kindness, the consummate professional Aaron Allen has initiated most celebrity meetings for Lyons Motor Car, boxing champ Floyd Mayweather, and Mr. Ervin Johnson to name a few.
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About Lyons Motor Car: Lyons Motor Car has proven sales interest with media, clients and fans conjoining to create an explosive combination of support.
Kevin Dawson
Director Of Operations of Wakefield Acoustics Ltd
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About Wakefield Acoustics Ltd: Wakefield Acoustics Limited engages in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of bespoke.
Jorge Ocampo
Creative Director of Carisma Large Format Printing
Jorge Ocampo serves as creative director at Carisma Large Format Printing.
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About Carisma Large Format Printing: Carisma is a large format printer specializing in the design, production, and installation of vehicle graphics.
Fran Gidalowitz
Director of Sales & Marketing of Carisma Large Format Printing
Fran Gidalowitz serves as director of marketing and sales at Carisma Large Format Printing.
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About Carisma Large Format Printing: Carisma is a large format printer specializing in the design, production, and installation of vehicle graphics.
Devin Lyons-Quirk
Director of Marketing and Public Relations of HDO Group
As advisor for Product Strategy at traineo, Devin is responsible for guiding the execution of new concepts, enhancements and ideas at traineo. His experience in the content creation process with web-based applications at HDO Group LLC allows him to bring an exciting level of hands-on management experience to the traineo team. Devin’s team was wholly responsible for the content development for the NYRR Interactive Trainer (www.nyrrtrainer.org) developed exclusively for the ING New York City Marathon. Devin was a varsity letter winner in Track and Field and Cross Country at Harvard University. He has also worked as a certified EMT in New York City and is training for triathlons and road races. Devin’s worked at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington D.C. and is currently attending Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Devin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Harvard University.
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About HDO Group: HDO Group is a market leader in the zinc, magnesium, and aluminium diecast technology association producing decorative surfaces.
Sophie Jewett
Managing Director of York Cocoa House
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About York Cocoa House: York Cocoa House are bringing fine chocolate manufacturing back to York.
Abdelkader Hilmi
Director and Chief Scientist of FuelCell Energy
Abdelkader Hilmi is the Director and Chief Scientist at FuelCell Energy.
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About FuelCell Energy: FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) is an integrated fuel cell company that designs, manufactures, installs, services and operates
Peter Smith
Managing Director and Founder of British Steel
Peter Smith is a managing director at British Steel company.
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About British Steel: British Steel is a world leader in the production of long steel products with facilities across the UK and France.
