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Gregg A. Linder

Whitestown,IN

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Desired Job Title

Senior Business ConsultantOwnerGlobal Director, Procurement & SourcingSenior Business ConsultantVP of Corporate & Construction Services

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location: Whitestown, IN, USIndianapolis, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance

Summary

Senior Operations and Business leader with deep expertise across operations, finance, project execution, business development, and procurement. Experienced in leading global transformative initiatives, complex RFPs, and capital projects while negotiating high-value supplier agreements and cost-reduction initiatives. Recognized for driving margin improvements, optimizing supply chains, and building high-performing teams across enterprise technology companies, distribution/supply chain, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Consultant

International Services, Inc. (ISI)
01.2025 - Current
  • Improved profitability for a small business in the auto services sector, increasing net revenue margin from 8.9% to 21.2% over six months through cost controls, process improvements, and accountability measures.
  • Built profitability improvement plans, KPI dashboards, P&L reporting, budgets, and cash flow forecasts to improve performance visibility, identify gaps, and drive measurable business improvement.
  • Advised business owners on turnaround strategy, cash management, operational discipline, and growth initiatives to improve profitability and owner value.

Global Director, Procurement & Sourcing

Salesforce
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Lead global procurement and strategic sourcing for real estate, corporate security, sustainability, and workplace services, aligning category strategies with corporate cost, risk, and operational goals.
  • Directed and led major RFPs across corporate security, capital project delivery, facilities management, software technology, and various other category management optimization.
  • Negotiated and governed global supplier contracts with CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Sodexo, and other strategic partners to improve service delivery, optimize cost, transition planning, and financial outcomes.
  • Led high-value design and delivery RFPs across project scopes ranging from $3M to $1B, strengthening cost control and vendor performance.

Senior Business Consultant

International Services, Inc. (ISI)
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Transformed an underperforming business into a profitable company with sustainable operation, resulting in a successful sale of the business at 3x its value.
  • Developed value enhancement plans, KPI dashboards, P&L reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts to identify performance gaps and drive measurable improvement.
  • Implemented business plans, cost controls, process improvements, and accountability measures to increase revenue, reduce expenses, and strengthen margins.
  • Advised business owners on turnaround strategy, cash management, operational discipline, and growth initiatives to improve profitability and owner value.

VP of Corporate & Construction Services

Bradley Company
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Led corporate services, facilities, construction, and operational improvement initiatives for C-level clients across multiple industries.
  • Drove Midwest regional growth through operational leadership, client delivery, and team performance initiatives, contributing to a 25% increase in revenue and 11% growth in net revenue.
  • Led Business Development for strategic client relationships with Notre Dame, Holy Cross College, Great Lakes Capital, and other key accounts.

Regional Leader

Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw aerospace manufacturing operations, corporate real estate, engineering, maintenance, and capital infrastructure projects across regional facilities.
  • Managed 8 direct and 140 indirect reports with a $70M operating budget, improving resource allocation, safety, compliance, and cost performance.
  • Led plant infrastructure, utilities, and renovation projects while implementing process improvements to meet operational and regulatory standards.

Owner

CGR Consulting
01.2013 - Current
  • Retained by FTI Consulting for a Children’s Hospital engagement in Washington, DC, advising on change management, non-clinical cost optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Advised small to mid-sized businesses on operational improvements, financial discipline, process development, leadership structure, and growth strategies to improve profitability and long-term sustainability.

Account Director / Managing Director / Global Account COO

CBRE
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Directed real estate operations and business development for a global portfolio of 1,200+ properties and 30M+ square feet.
  • Led 11 direct and 100+ indirect reports across facilities management, lease administration, project management, and client delivery functions.
  • Oversaw $22M operating and $50M capital budgets, strengthening asset performance, vendor accountability, and financial controls.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Skills

  • Operational Strategy & Execution
  • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • P&L / Budget / Cost Control
  • Capital Projects & Construction Delivery
  • Real Estate Operations & Delivery
  • RFPs / Contract Negotiation
  • Process Transformation
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Vendor / Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership & Change Management
  • Mission Critical Facilities / Infrastructure
  • Risk Mitigation & Governance

Value Delivered

  • Delivered $39.6M in 2025 savings on $422M spend and more than $190M in cumulative 5-year savings
  • Led a global RFP spanning 25 countries, exceeding FY24 savings targets and transforming real estate service delivery for business partners and employees.
  • Identified $12M+ in cost-mitigation opportunities through contract governance, operational oversight, and cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
  • Transformed small and mid-sized businesses by strengthening financial discipline, revenue growth, operations, cost controls, sales performance, and leadership structure, restoring a $3M revenue client to profitability after three years of losses and delivering $212K in Q1 2026 net profit.

Timeline

Senior Business Consultant

International Services, Inc. (ISI)
01.2025 - Current

Global Director, Procurement & Sourcing

Salesforce
01.2019 - 01.2025

Senior Business Consultant

International Services, Inc. (ISI)
01.2018 - 01.2019

VP of Corporate & Construction Services

Bradley Company
01.2016 - 01.2018

Regional Leader

Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2016

Owner

CGR Consulting
01.2013 - Current

Account Director / Managing Director / Global Account COO

CBRE
01.2003 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

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