Chris Antonello
Operating Partner and Owner
- Role
- Operating Partner and Owner at Plexus Capital, Llc
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Antonello
An experienced executive who drives change for profitable, lasting success.Chris is an accomplished and innovative LEADER with proven track record of achievement. He utilizes strong analytical and people skills to assess business and customer needs to create comprehensive plans of action and programs to realize long-term growth and operational goals. His proudest achievement is in repeatably building high performance work teams that understand the mission and enjoy executing it.Key competencies: Strategic Planning & Execution: Presented new business concept to Chairman and CEO in small setting, earning selection as general manager for full business P&L. Grew business from start-up to $46M in 3 years with business now worth $250M. Business Leadership: Transitioned ownership and operations from family run to privately held institution for $35M business. Lead the integration between operating business, board and new bank in highly leveraged environment. Created and executed plan to get company back on financial plan. Profit & Loss Leadership: Autonomously led $17M business P&L, including 85 employees across multiple facilities to deliver 8% CAGR and 19%EBIT Business Transformation: Created and implemented business-wide strategy to fundamentally change how company competed for business. Resulted in industry digital leadership and 1 point improvement in return on equity Product Development & Management Business Development & Market Segmentation Commercial Growth Expertise Operational Excellence Organizational Design Change AccelerationIndustry Expertise: Consumer products, Financial Services, Insurance, Plastics, Aerospace, ManufacturingBusiness Expertise: Appliances, Water Filtration & Treatment, Mortgage Insurance, Extrusion, Precision Metal FabricationContact info: 9••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Operating Partner and Owner
Jan 2015 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
Plexus Capital focuses on investments and partnerships with middle market businesses that need capital for growth. Whether the need for capital is driven by new market opportunities, a transition of ownership or strategic acquisitions, the Plexus team has the capital and experience you need.Chris heads the operating partner effort for the firm where his main focus is working with management and capital partners to increase the enterprise value of our portfolio companies. He is a member of the leadership team and active in portfolio company oversight. With over $1B under management, investments in more than 180 businesses, and experience managing through all economic cycles, we have proven ourselves to be patient investors with the experience it takes to succeed.
Education
University of Louisville
Master of Science, Engineering/Industrial Management
GE Advanced Marketing Manager Course
Executive Leadership Development
GE Executive Development
Executive Leadership Development
1984 — 2007
GE Manufacturing Management Program
Leadership Training
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
Fast Trac Ventures - Advisor
Corporate Directors College
National Association of Corporate Directors
GE Business Manager Course
Executive Leadership Development
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