Thomas Means
Columbus,OH
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Means Advisory Group
Columbus , OH
2001.01 - Current
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels.
- Managed relationships with shareholders, stakeholders, customers, and other key constituents.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Monitored industry developments in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Directed the implementation of new business initiatives from concept through completion.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Facilitated communication between board members, executives, staff members, and other stakeholders.
- Identified potential opportunities for mergers or acquisitions.
- Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
Group Vice President
Oldcastle
Dallas , TX
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Analyzed market trends and identified opportunities for growth.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Developed high-level strategies for optimizing organizational performance and profitability.
- Communicated with industry partners to build valuable relationships and achieve operational targets.
- Collaborated with senior executives on long-term planning initiatives aimed at achieving company goals.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinated activities across multiple locations to enhance collaboration between teams.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and other external partners.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Devised effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends.
- Drove business development by pursuing partnerships, funding and revenue streams.
- Directed 15+ acquisitions of key partner companies and managed seamless integration and merging of operations.
Education
HBS Executive Management Program - Competition, Strategy
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA1996-08
BBA - Finance And Marketing
The Ohio State University
Columbus1978-06
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning
- Consulting
- Market Strategies
- Investor Relations
- Business Development
- Executive Leadership
- Business Alliances
- Customer Relations
- Negotiation
- Strategic Partnerships
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Leadership
Accomplishments
- 4 years Letterman at The Ohio State University
- Member of Big Ten Championship Team 1975-78
- Active with Varsity O over the last 45 years
- Held various offices within Sigma Chi Fraternity both undergraduate and alum
Family
- I have been married to my wife Ann for 43 years
- We have 3 beautiful children John, Andy, and Madison
- We have 3 grandchildren Rory, Elliott, and McLane
Affiliations
- Golf, Fishing, Biking, Exercise
- Love going to Sporting Events, Concerts, Movies
- Very Family Oriented and Driven
- Enjoy Travel and Leisure with my wife
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Means Advisory Group
2001.01 - Current
Group Vice President
Oldcastle
HBS Executive Management Program - Competition, Strategy
Harvard Business School
BBA - Finance And Marketing
The Ohio State University
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