Gene Rudolph

About Gene Rudolph

As a President, CEO, and global strategic business leader, I bring a record of success and expertise in driving record growth and profits for leading industrial companies across 52 countries worldwide. I excel at serving as the go-to leader for crucial large-scale initiatives, aggressively increasing efficiency and cost savings, and delivering superior results, regardless of the market condition or economic headwind. Beyond expertise, I have a standout ability to inspire stakeholders around a shared vision forward-a cornerstone in my ability to bring talent and innovation together and position companies at the forefront of highly competitive global markets.SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISEChange Leadership, Turnarounds & Transformation, Vision, Strategy & Execution, Growth & Expansion Strategies, Global Business Development, Product Development & Launch, KPI Performance Management, Manufacturing Operations, R&D, Engineering, Efficiency & Optimization, P&L Responsibility, Budget Management, M&A, Acquisition Integration, International Operations, P&L, Budget Responsibility, Negotiation & Closing, Hiring Top Talent, Key Relationship Management, Speaking & Presentations

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Custom Engineered Wheels

   Jan 2023 — Present · Baldwyn, MX

   Custom Engineered Wheels, Inc.(CEW) – Baldwyn, MS & Reynosa, Mexico (2023 – Present)A world leader in quality composite wheel and tire products, plus an array of standard and custom Thermoplastic, Polyurethane, and Lost Core Molded solutions, Custom Engineered Wheels offers customers clear solutions to their product and performance needs. OEM customers and channel partners have come to rely on our consistent performance for world-class delivery, outstanding quality, product innovation, and exceptional customer service. • Lead a strategic repositioning initiative to transform the Custom Engineered Wheels organization and business model, shifting from OEM component manufacturing to provide an array of integrated solutions and serve as an essential partner to a diverse group of markets and segments. • Manage and develop a team with a core focus on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance across manufacturing sites and service locations.• Cultivate and strengthen technology partnerships with recognized industry leaders.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Adminstration

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Management