Experienced executive leader with a proven track record of creating successful organizations, delivering global projects, and implementing ongoing process enhancements. Led high-performance teams and generated multi-million-dollar revenue streams. Instrumental in scaling operations from 5 employees in 2009 to over 1,000 employees by 2020, resulting in multiple promotions up to the Regional Vice President position overseeing the North & South America business unit. Managed a diverse team of Operations, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources Directors, responsible for over 3,000 staff and full P&L accountability for an organization generating $110 million in annual revenue. Created a positive work culture that prioritizes team members, leading to the top-performing region within the global organization. Successfully secured a $70 million contract, the largest in company history, through high-level negotiations and closing multiple OEM contracts with renowned companies such as BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, Hyundai Glovis, driving a 50% growth over the next 2-3 years. Demonstrated leadership in waste reduction and productivity improvement, resulting in a 175% increase in annual sales totaling $45 million over four years. Spearheaded the implementation of a fleet of 7 Battery Electric and 14 Hydrogen Class 8 trucks in South Carolina and Georgia, establishing the largest zero-emission truck fleet in the Southern United States as part of our organizational sustainability strategy. Pioneered a corporate sustainability strategy by introducing battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as renewable diesel for our existing fleet, positioning us as a sustainability leader within the transportation industry in the eastern United States.
Effective leadership