Ken B.

About Ken B.

As a senior product development executive, change agent, and technology-forward strategic business leader, I bring a consistent track record for driving innovation, operational excellence, and profitable revenue growth at the highest levels of global business. I excel at building and leading best-in-class capabilities, teams, and manufacturing sites, orchestrating high-impact initiatives on a global scale, and serving as a trusted advisor, helping C-level leaders, Presidents, and Boards achieve exceptional results in short timeframes. Combining standout technical abilities, deep cross-functional experience, and an unwavering \"people focus\"-I work effectively at every level of the organization, coordinating stakeholders around a shared vision, ensuring the success of customers, and positioning businesses to compete and win in diverse international markets.SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISEStrategic Leadership & Business Transformation: Vision, Strategy & Execution, Change Leadership, C-Level & Board Advisor, M&A Actions, IPO Preparation, Corporate Governance, Operational Excellence, Large-Scale Project Management, Cross-Functional InitiativesProduct Innovation & Commercial Strategy: Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Solution Innovation, Use Case Development, Design Thinking, Commercialization, GTM & Launch Planning, Branding & Positioning, Stage-Gate Frameworks, Regulatory CompliancePerformance Optimization & Operational Excellence: P&L / Budget Leadership, Cost Containment, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma & Agile Methodologies, Logistics & Supply Chain, Engineering Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Global OperationsStakeholder & Market Engagement: Investor Relations, Key Relationship Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Speaking & Presentations, Customer ExperienceTalent & Culture Leadership: Coaching & Mentoring, Team Building, Recruiting Top Talent, Training Programs, Performance Cultures

Experience

1. Associate Vice President

   Sharp Electronics Corporation USA

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Lead strategic growth and transformation initiatives to boost market share, expand market presence, increase product development capacity, strengthen brand loyalty, and drive sustainable growth across North America.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor of Science (BSME), Mechanical Engineering

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Master of Science (MSME), Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Product Development
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Predictive Modeling
• Finite Element Analysis
• Statistical Data Analysis
• User Experience
• Product Innovation
• Six Sigma
• Program Management
• Materials Optimization
• Plastics
• Polymer Composites
• Qfd
• Product Life Cycle
• Stage Gate
• Product Testing
• Voice of the Customer
• Manufacturing
• Process Control
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supply Chain Management
• Fmea
• Economic Project Modeling
• Ptc Pro/Engineer
• Ptc Creo
• Solidworks
• Supply Chain
• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management
• Logistics
• Product Design
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Management
• Warehousing
• 3pl
• Transportation