• Chief executive with proven success in managing start-ups, merging organizations after acquisitions, and performing successful turn-arounds.
• High-energy leader who brings customer focus and operating discipline to an organization.
• Adept at managing sales and marketing, R&D and operations.
• Specialized in international business development.
• Experienced in organizational development, process re-engineering and quality programs. 

Experienced in organizational development, process re-engineering and quality programs. 

I have worked for over 40 years in food manufacturing businesses (sugar, seafood and biscuits), specializing in international market development. I have built consumer franchises in over 20 countries and participated in the planning, construction and profitable operation of both new plants and acquisitions. Prior to entering business, I was a member of a professional folk-singing group and understand the promotion of art.

Expert in Business Start ups, Buying and Selling a Business, Business Plans, Business Legal Forms,Obtaining Fnancing. 1965 to 2003 W.R.Grace & Co. Corporate Vice President of Finance. For last 25 years negotiated worldwide acquisitions and divestment's of various businesses ranging from $25 million to over $1 billion. Coordinated due diligence, both in house and third party, including work of independent accountants, investment bankers and attorneys. Negotiated financial and purchase price sections of relevant agreements and reviewed other documents. Resolved all post closing purchase price adjustments and business issues. Worked closely with investment bankers in achieving corporate value objectives. Prior to 1980 was responsible for both internal and external world wide financial reporting. Corporate business plan and financing initiator. Start up business initiator. 1960 to 1965 PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC.