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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Results-driven leader with strong international and domestic achievements. Equally effective in public, privately held and Private Equity organizations. “Business first” mindset and multi-industry background produce innovative, sustainable results. High energy, positive style combines agility, speed and expertise including: *Corporate Culture *Succession Planning *Executive Coaching *Compliance Programs*Corporate Governance*Strategic Planning *Leadership Development*Executive Compensation*Turnaround Management *Community Relations *Consensus Building *Mergers & Acquisitions PROVEN RECORD OF ACHIEVING RESULTS •Known for improving business outcomes by partnering directly with line managers. Developed and implemented productivity analytics that drove company’s operating improvements. •Strong cost-reduction record of sustained multi-million dollar cost and cycle-time improvements. Reduced annual health care costs $3.6MM while national trends increased. •Skilled in M&A processes, including due-diligence, leadership assessments, and post-acquisition consolidations and cultural integrations. Key member of executive team that simultaneously combined 5 companies into one global, multi-billion dollar entity to create industry leader. •Equally effective during rapid growth or contraction. Improved staffing cycle time by 50% in growth mode; reduced staff levels by thousands with no sustained claims or litigation.