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President and Chief Operating Officer

Neogen Corporation is a developer of food and animal safety products. It also markets these products.

Multi-dimensional, C-level, Global Operations Executive who delivers rapid growth and measurable, sustainable, multimillion dollar outcomes within the food ingredient, biotechnology, specialty chemical and plastics industries. Formulates and executes strategies that strengthen competitive position, establish market and industry leadership, drive out waste, cut cost and improve productivity. Articulates direction, builds cohesive, motivated teams and turns around underperforming organizations. Moves easily among multifunctional and multicultural teams while respecting the interdependency of operations, logistics, marketing, sales, research and corporate functions. Specialties: • Revenue / Profit Turn-around / Start-up • Global Sales and Marketing Strategies & Campaigns • Operations Management / Multiple Site Management • Business to Business Marketing • Business Process and Strategy Development • Strategic and Operational Planning • Pricing Strategies • New Product Introduction / Commercialization / Branding / Business Development • Forecasting, Budgeting & Cost Controls • Global Market Analysis, Penetration & Expansion • Quality & Productivity Improvement • Strategic Alliances, Partnerships and Acquisitions • Cross-Cultural Communication