Drew Nixon

About Drew Nixon

As a results-driven COO, my background includes a successful record of International executive leadership experience and achievements with both mid-size public companies and start-ups in the technology and medical device industries including HUBER+SUHNER ($885 million in annual revenue), Zettacom, Inc, and Decibel Instruments, Inc.My success in turning around underperforming international markets and spearheading strategic initiatives to drive growth can be demonstrated by: • Increased global growth for HUBER+SUHNER to $855 million with $64.7 million in net income • Directed largest project in company history that relocated all manufacturing from Shanghai to new site in Changzhou • Developed and Implemented “Quantum Leap” strategy that increased North America sales 170%+ in 4 years • Raised $67+ million in venture capital financing for the largest semiconductor private financing of the time These accomplishments have been based on my ability to transform and create a winning culture, clearly communicate a company’s vision/goals, achieve “buy-in” among employees and managers throughout the organization, apply an entrepreneurial leadership approach, building world class teams and exceed expectations for company growth during challenging economic conditions by capitalizing on new opportunities and penetrating new global markets.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer (COO), Transportation Segment

   HUBER+SUHNER

   Jan 2021 — Present · Pfäffikon, CH

   Promoted into this new executive leadership position as part of a global reorganization. Develop and implement strategies to drive global sales and profitability for the Transportation Segment (33% of company revenue) including Automotive and Railway sub markets. • Collaborated with CEO to transform the company to a more global, market-focused organization. • Spearheaded strategy focusing on Railway Communication Solutions, Commercial EV, and Advanced Driver-Assistant Systems. • Manage P&L, R&D, product management, market management, quality, operations (Switzerland, Poland, China), strategic planning/execution, business development, and sales.

Education

• Babson College

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Forecasting
• New Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Sales Management
• Budget
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Product Management