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Work History
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Michael P. Abbott

Charlotte,USA

Summary

Dynamic executive with a proven track record at BRUNT Workwear, Inc., driving 85% CAGR through strategic planning and omnichannel growth. Expert in financial governance and M&A strategies, I excel in building high-performing teams and integrating data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

BRUNT Workwear, Inc.
Boston, MA
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Private Equity-Backed | Direct-to-Consumer Workwear & Footwear. Digitally native vertical brand (DNVB) modernizing the $30B global workwear industry.
  • Co-developed long-range strategic plan driving 85% CAGR, targeting $130M+ in 2024 revenue and $215M+ by 2025.
  • Expanded from DTC into Amazon, wholesale, and brick-and-mortar, unlocking new revenue streams and improving unit economics.
  • Led creation of an AI-augmented Business Warehouse (BW) and data intelligence platform enabling real-time decision-making across functions.
  • Built end-to-end global supply chain, logistics, and CX org, delivering 75 NPS, 98% CSAT, and consistent 4.5+ star customer ratings.
  • Structured financials, compliance, and legal governance to position for strategic exit or growth equity round.
  • Private Equity-Backed | Direct-to-Consumer Workwear & Footwear. Digitally native vertical brand (DNVB) modernizing the $30B global workwear industry.

President / Board Member

Owlet Baby Care, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: VC to Public | Health Tech, Smart Nursery, IoT Devices. Public (NYSE: OWLT) SaaS-enabled, IoT-powered baby monitoring platform serving the $49B+ parenting tech market.
  • Instrumental in SPAC IPO, raising $135M to accelerate product innovation, software roadmap, and international growth.
  • Scaled from point products to a fully integrated IoT + data-driven ecosystem, supporting families from prenatal to kindergarten.
  • Expanded to Europe, LATAM, and Asia; diversified revenue through subscription-based services and remote monitoring features.
  • Led medtech vertical launch; filed two devices with FDA, expanding use cases and increasing TAM to $81B by 2025.
  • Achieved 50% CAGR, driven by data insights, digital engagement, and robust margin structure.
  • VC to Public | Health Tech, Smart Nursery, IoT Devices. Public (NYSE: OWLT) SaaS-enabled, IoT-powered baby monitoring platform serving the $49B+ parenting tech market.

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

MISSION Product Holdings, Inc.
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: PE-Backed | Sportswear & Thermoregulation Technology. Performance-driven sportswear and accessories brand focused on wearable thermoregulation innovations.
  • Partnered with PE and founder to evolve brand from cooling towels to multi-category tech apparel via a 3-year strategic transformation.
  • Expanded into e-commerce, licensing, and year-round product innovation supported by proprietary technology.
  • Built core operating and digital infrastructure; doubled revenue through assortment expansion and DTC acceleration.
  • Managed investor relations, financial governance, and M&A preparation, including sell-side positioning and pitch execution.
  • PE-Backed | Sportswear & Thermoregulation Technology. Performance-driven sportswear and accessories brand focused on wearable thermoregulation innovations.

Chief Operating Officer

Specialized Bicycle Components
Morgan Hill, CA
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Private | Global Premium Cycling Brand. Mid-cap consumer brand ($1B+) with global DTC, wholesale, and owned retail operations.
  • Delivered 75% revenue growth and expanded operating margins through supply chain digitization, international expansion, and process reengineering.
  • Deployed Oracle BI and Agile PLM tools; built scalable systems for product lifecycle, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
  • Private | Global Premium Cycling Brand. Mid-cap consumer brand ($1B+) with global DTC, wholesale, and owned retail operations.

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Burton Snowboards
Burlington, VT
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Private | Global Lifestyle & Action Sports Brand.
  • Nearly doubled global revenue and tripled profit through diversification into apparel, eyewear, surf/skate, and accessories.
  • Led 4 acquisitions and integrated new businesses into a shared platform while expanding international operations.
  • Created global supply chain with Asia-based distribution, cutting FOB and freight costs by $11M+ over three years.
  • Implemented full SAP ERP + BI + CRM stack, supporting global operations and multi-brand reporting.
  • Directed development of $50M campus, working with local and state agencies to secure investment incentives.
  • Private | Global Lifestyle & Action Sports Brand.

Group Controller

Benetton Sportsystems USA
Bordentown, NJ
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: Public | Global Sporting Goods Portfolio (Prince, Nordica, Rollerblade).
  • Oversaw North American finance, treasury, and reporting functions for a multi-brand sporting goods division.
  • Public | Global Sporting Goods Portfolio (Prince, Nordica, Rollerblade).

Assistant Controller

Smiths Aerospace
Malvern, PA
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Company Overview: Public | Aerospace Systems Manufacturer (Acquired by GE Aviation).
  • Public | Aerospace Systems Manufacturer (Acquired by GE Aviation).

Various Roles

Ametek, Inc.
Various Locations
  • Company Overview: Public | Global Industrial & Electronic Instruments.
  • Held roles including Manager, Production & Inventory Control and Assistant Liaison Controller as part of corporate development track.
  • Public | Global Industrial & Electronic Instruments.

Education

MBA - Finance

Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA

BS - Accounting

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Omnichannel & DTC Growth
  • Financial Governance & Capital Structure
  • Data & AI Integration
  • Global Supply Chain & Logistics
  • M&A, IPO, and Exit Strategy
  • SaaS & Subscription Revenue Models
  • International Expansion
  • Team Building & Organizational Design

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Marathons
  • Snowboarding
  • Outdoor Adventure

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

BRUNT Workwear, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

President / Board Member

Owlet Baby Care, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

MISSION Product Holdings, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2017

Chief Operating Officer

Specialized Bicycle Components
01.2009 - 01.2013

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Burton Snowboards
01.1999 - 01.2008

Group Controller

Benetton Sportsystems USA
01.1994 - 01.1998

Assistant Controller

Smiths Aerospace
01.1992 - 01.1993

Various Roles

Ametek, Inc.

MBA - Finance

Saint Joseph’s University

BS - Accounting

Drexel University

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