Bio

During his 30-year career, John has delivered significant shareholder value to Fortune 500 and private equity companies, both via organic and acquisition-based growth strategies while establishing and expanding lean management business operating systems with strong leadership teams and OPEX-driven cultures. He speaks five languages and has been directly responsible for businesses in more than 40 countries. The St Louis University recognized him in 2009 with their Globalist Award for his contributions in the development of international business management excellence. John has also led global manufacturing and commercial/industrial service businesses in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania that include some of the leading brands in commercial refrigeration (Hussmann – Panasonic), HVAC controls (Invensys: Robertshaw, Ranco, Eliwell), food & beverage process engineering solutions (Invensys-APV, Rexnord) and commercial-residential security and access systems (Invensys-Firex, The Stanley Works). John began his career at United Technologies (Otis Elevator) in the vertical transportation industry. John graduated with a BBA from Baruch College (CUNY) and a MBA from European University (Belgium).