HARRY WILHELM
Results-driven CEO and Managing Director with a strong record of guiding company strategy, budgeting, and capital allocation. Skilled in executive decision-making, cross-functional planning, and stakeholder management. Focused on improving performance, supporting growth, and strengthening organizational accountability.
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
8 Years 6 Months- Directed company strategy, aligning operations with long-term growth objectives.
- Oversaw executive performance, ensuring accountability across departments and initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer
14 Years 1 Month- Cultivated key partnerships to support business expansion and market presence.
- Implemented operational improvements to strengthen efficiency and organizational consistency.
- Led cross-functional planning, resolving priorities and maintaining execution focus.
- Evaluated financial performance, guiding budgeting and resource allocation decisions.
Managing Director
15 Years 11 Months- Directed corporate strategy, aligning investment priorities with long-term growth objectives.
- Oversaw capital allocation decisions to support portfolio performance and liquidity management.
- Guided executive teams through governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
- Built relationships with institutional clients, counterparties, and key stakeholders.
President /Chairman of the Board
11 Years 2 MonthsPresident of 6 family owned General Motors and Toyota Franchises. This also encompassed Carolina Exports International. Exported over 10,000 General Motors vehicles to various parts of the Middle East lacking manufacturing facilities. Managed operations for sales, leasing, and exports across all divisions. Oversaw T. Guy Wilhelm Family Trust, managing 16,000 acres of farmland and timberlands, including cotton gins and storage facilities.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Trust Law
- Golf Scholarship
- University of South Carolina School of Law 1970 - 1972
Accomplishments
Professional Stock Car Driver from 1976 - 1984 in NASCARS Busch Series.
Multi Engine and Jet certified Pilot
Board of Directors of Campbell University 1980-1987
Local Board of South Carolina National Bank. 1976 - 1987
Local Board of North Carolina National Bank 1981 - 1987
Founder and Board Member of Save a Child Foundation
Member of Kiwanis International
Member of Lions Club