Arthur McGimsey

About Arthur McGimsey

I am an accomplished International Business Leader offering demonstrated expertise in international business relations, global operations, commercial strategy, and full P&L leadership. I am adept at driving targeted growth, penetrating emerging markets, managing key relationships, and consistently leading organizations to profitability in complex political and economic environments. I am experienced managing P&L of $350M+ and capital of $1B and guiding commercial teams in management of long term contracts valued at $150M+ for the company’s largest global customer. I led a Tidewater Africa business unit through government imposed Foreign Exchange law representing US $400M in cash flow impact while increasing revenue 20% and maintaining a safe and legally compliant operation. Also, increased gross profit margin by 3%+ while stabilizing pre-pandemic revenue through 2020 and 2021 by targeting market growth accounts. Throughout my career, I have been regarded as a thought leader with a record of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to develop business strategies and improve operations across the US, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Highlighted areas of expertise include:| Executive Leadership | Global Trade Compliance | Profit and Loss Leadership | Budgeting & Planning | Expert Contract Negotiations | Cross-Functional Leadership | Supply Chain Operations | Key Account Management | Joint Venture Partnerships Knowledge of Tools & Technology includes: PeopleSoft | Power BI | Pipeline Sales CRM

Experience

1. Director - International Markets, Owned Brands

   Wesco

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Education Course: Leading Operational Excellence

  2015

• Universidad de Salamanca

  Spanish Studies

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Baylor University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish and Communications