Robert Bryant

Executive with a track record of Business Transformation/Turnarounds, achieving top-line Sales growth and quickly improving ROIs. Drives success by creating value propositions with a clear sense of purpose and urgency. Core Competencies: New Product Commercialization; Operational Excellence; Strategic Planning; Business Development; Lean Manufacturing; Optimizing Business Strategy; Cost Control; eCommerce; Cultural Change; M&A Due-diligence and International Sales.

I have successfully completed several M&A for Private Equities and Private Companies. I have performed Business Transformations, Cultural Change and Performance Management for Nestle, Sealy, Bain, KKR, Matthews International and TH Lee organizations. My background in Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management with extensive experience in Consumer Products Markets and International Operations. Areas of work have included Business Transformation and Start-ups within Food Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Packaging, FDA, Drug Development, Plastic Molding and Contract Manufacturing. I have developed Go To Market Strategies and grew International Sales in Europe, China and Pacific Rim Nations.

My experience includes Business Development, Cost Controls, KPIs, Metrics Implementation, Pacific Rim Sourcing and Distribution Analysis. In addition, I have implementation experience with eCommerce, Information Systems, SAP, B2B, ERP, EDI, MRP and JIT. I also implemented operational programs including Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Activity Based Costing, ISO 9000, GMPs, AIB and HACCP.

MBA Nestle/Webster U, MS/BS ME & ChE California Coast U