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Henri Bonan

Herriman,UT

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience as President and CEO of The HB Group, LLC, successfully managing multi-million dollar contracts. Expertise in strategic planning and team building, highlighted by securing an $800 million merchandise program with Exxon/Mobil. Delivered over $50 million in PPE during the pandemic, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to operational excellence. Sold the company in March of 2024

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

President and CEO

The HB Group, LLc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.1983 - 03.2024
  • Directed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance and growth.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement business strategies.
  • Oversaw operational policies to ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Managed team dynamics, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations effectively.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients and partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Led organizational meetings, setting agendas and guiding discussions toward goals.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
  • Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
  • Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
  • Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as IT maintenance or event catering.
  • Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
  • Built talent pipeline to support business growth and enduring success.
  • Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
  • Managed and oversaw leadership team to meet established KPIs and achieve objectives and key results.
  • Reviewed reports submitted by department heads to assess progress towards meeting objectives.
  • Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
  • Initiated projects aimed at improving customer service standards across departments.
  • Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
  • Researched underlying issues, regulatory compliance status and processes to resolve complex business issues and recommend strategic corrective actions.
  • Oversaw the development and launch of new products and services.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
  • Enhanced employee engagement and productivity through leadership development programs.
  • Directed company-wide budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes.
  • Developed and executed strategies for entering new markets and increasing market share.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Implemented cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
  • Spearheaded crisis management efforts to protect company reputation and stability.
  • Ensured operational excellence across all departments to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Guided senior management team in setting and achieving organizational goals.
  • Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Promoted a customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research.
  • Represented the company in industry events, conferences, and public engagements.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align company goals with market trends.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and drive project success.
  • Developed and implemented policies to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Fostered company culture through effective communication and employee engagement strategies.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring budget adherence and resource allocation.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities and competitive positioning.
  • Established partnerships with stakeholders to support business development efforts.
  • Championed innovation by encouraging creative solutions to business challenges.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management

BYU
Provo
12-1980

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Contract negotiation
  • Sales leadership
  • Supplier management
  • Crisis management
  • Brand development
  • Customer engagement
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee motivation
  • Business development
  • Decision making
  • Trade negotiations
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Financial planning
  • Political savvy
  • Budget management
  • Negotiation
  • Organizational leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Program oversight
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Financial leadership
  • Industry partnership development
  • Talent recruitment
  • Event planning
  • Creating and delivering presentations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations
  • Staff training
  • Project management
  • Product development
  • Operations oversight
  • Profitability optimization
  • Integrity and ethics
  • International relations
  • Account management
  • Global market awareness
  • Team leadership
  • Capital and resource management
  • Partnership development
  • Team motivation
  • Revenue generation
  • Executive performance management
  • Revenue growth
  • Competitor research
  • Sales and marketing
  • Business planning
  • Strategic visioning
  • Staff management
  • Company representation

Affiliations

  • Guest lecturer at The university of Utah and BYU on many occasions teaching entrepreneurship and importing. Also about the music industry
  • Avid golfer and board member at my club
  • Own a record company in Sweden promoting Swedish artists. My Swedish partner and I do the production and Warner Music does the worldwide distribution
  • spend time with my kids and grandkids traveling and teaching them golf and other fun endeavors

Languages

Swedish
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • won the exclusive contract for merchandise of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic winter games
  • won the contract for $800 million merchandise program for Exxon/Mobil/Esso in 28 countries in Europe with Carlson Marketing
  • One of the first companies in our industry to start importing from Asia in 1985
  • Instrumental in providing over $50 million in PPE to 11 states during covid when all other companies could not
  • Won various national awards for recognition program effectiveness and creativity
  • Increased profits year over year standing member of over 35 years of DSA, Direct Selling Association. An organization lobbying congress for favorable legislation for Direct Selling and Multi Level Marketing companies around the world.
  • at one point we had a 70% penetration into this market for distributor recognition and incentive marketing programs. Also providing large scale swag and merchandise for sale during large conventions around the world. Designing, manufacturing and the supply chain experience to get everything to each country as needed on time.

Timeline

President and CEO

The HB Group, LLc.
04.1983 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management

BYU