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Chief Executive Officer

Valmont Industries is one of the world's leading providers of engineered products and services for infrastructure, and irrigation equipment for agriculture.

Accomplished senior level executive with a multi-disciplinary career in various operational and IT management roles. Versatile individual who is creative and entrepreneurial, promoting research and development and new product introductions and emphasizing pricing as a strategic tool to build shareholder value. Has held escalating leadership positions with both private and public firms including extensive international experience in Mexico, China, India, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Proven P&L experience with strong organizational and varied business development experience. Provides strategic vision as well as tactical execution to quickly accomplish the key business initiatives of high-growth, low cost global operations. Specialties: Pricing Strategies, Strategy Development, International Operational Management, Information Technology Roadmap Development, Union Negotiations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Development, Specialty Product R&D, Direct Marketing, Project/Program Management, ERP, Retail Management, New Product Introductions