Mike Read
Mill Spring,NC
Summary
President, Teledyne Marine
An Inspirational leader with a track record of consistently driving profitable growth in the Energy, Marine and Defense markets through acquisitions and organic business development. An insightful strategic thinker with exceptional commercial instincts. Significant experience working closely with the Teledyne Board of Directors.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Teledyne Marine
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Full P&L responsibility for a $500 million business supported by 15 sites and a 1,300-person global team
- Envisioned, justified, and executed a breakout strategy to rapidly penetrate the Marine market resulting in the creation of a world leader in underwater technology
- Grew EBIT 1000 bps
- By establishing a market focused, lean culture.
President Oil & Gas
Teledyne Technologies
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Formed Teledyne Oil and Gas Division through the acquisition and effective integration of five cable and connector companies
- Led profitable growth strategy characterized by innovative product development, customer intimacy and systematic talent development.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
CEO
Ocean Design Inc
07.2001 - 08.2009
- Hired by Bank of America Capital Investments to turn around a $20M underwater connector company (ODI) in the Underwater Energy and Defense markets
- Led the sale of ODI to Teledyne Technologies after doubling sales and increasing EBIT significantly.
Director of Sales
Tyco Electronics
07.1999 - 07.2001
Director of R&D
Raychem Corporation
09.1992 - 08.1999
Director of New Product Development
Raychem Corporation
07.1990 - 09.1992
Manager of New Product Development
Raychem Corporation
07.1984 - 07.1990
Education
BS - Chemistry
Aston University
INSEAD – Advanced Management Program - YMP
Insead
FranceGeneral Management Program -
Harvard Business
Affiliations
Executive Board Member – Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association
-Board Member – CEO Alliance of Daytona Beach
-Board Member – Economic Development Association, Volusia County
-Marine Technology Society Distinguished Achievement Award to Industry – 2019 recipient
Additional Information
- Energy - Oil and Gas Marine Defense – nuclear submarine Telecommunications
Timeline
President
Teledyne Marine
01.2015 - 12.2023
President Oil & Gas
Teledyne Technologies
08.2009 - 08.2015
CEO
Ocean Design Inc
07.2001 - 08.2009
Director of Sales
Tyco Electronics
07.1999 - 07.2001
Director of R&D
Raychem Corporation
09.1992 - 08.1999
Director of New Product Development
Raychem Corporation
07.1990 - 09.1992
Manager of New Product Development
Raychem Corporation
07.1984 - 07.1990
BS - Chemistry
Aston University
INSEAD – Advanced Management Program - YMP
Insead
General Management Program -
Harvard Business
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