Irvine Sloan

About Irvine Sloan

Award-winning senior executive pioneer with a history of transforming corporate culture for success in today\'s increasingly dynamic business environment. Thought leader, undaunted by failure, who accelerates revenue growth while improving gross margins and organizational excellence through the application of a combination of transdisciplinary research methods, multi-dimensional problem-solving, and execution of disruptive innovation. An inspiring socially informed motivational speaker and published technical writer. Leader of high-performance results-oriented teams to develop creative and impactful solutions to “big picture” problems. Passionate storyteller, determined and tenacious in influencing others towards goals, and an expert at effectively leveraging stakeholder networks, bridging differences, and building coalitions. Establishes an empowering culture centered on inclusive excellence where employees feel they belong, their work is meaningful, and are inspired by a common purpose, which becomes the driving force behind delivering shareholder value.Champion of corporate social responsibility and unwaveringly supports volunteerism and community service. Strong moral compass guides his efforts to help the underprivileged overcome challenges by identifying opportunities to uplift others as he climbs. Actively serves on non-profit boards and organizations focused on entrepreneurship and outreach. Practitioner of the social imperative of creating a better world for future generations by generously coaching and sponsoring young professionals.Staunch believer that practical experience does not replace the fundamental principles and concepts taught through higher-educational institutions. Embraces change by investing time in formal education and professional development, to keep up with industry trends, maintain a competitive edge, and mitigate risks by addressing skill gaps. Academic credentials and qualifications that encompass a balance of subject matter over a span of more than two decades. Strong work ethic and lifelong commitment to self-improvement are evident in a diverse portfolio of coursework in Engineering, Economics, Business, Law, and Finance from some of the world’s preeminent universities.

Experience

1. Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer

   Navigating Grey

   Jan 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Irvine Sloan is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Navigating Grey, where he leads the firm’s culture, strategy, and vision.Navigating Grey is an advisory, technology development, and research firm focused on sustainability, resilience, health, and socioeconomic impact management. The firm empowers organizations to operationalize sustainable practices at scale by integrating hyper-local community insights into their strategies. Through a focus on both efficiency and effectiveness, Navigating Grey enables clients to enhance the impact of their initiatives, streamline decision-making, and foster sustainable growth.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Engineering, Engineering Law and Management

• The Wharton School

  Advanced Finance Program, Finance

• Virginia Tech College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering

• Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

  Master of Science - MS, Law

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management

• Virginia Tech College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Purdue University

  Master of Science - MS, Agricultural Economics

Skills

• Industrial Control
• Scada
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• New Business Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics
• Sensors
• Product Marketing
• Plc
• Account Management
• Process Automation
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Management
• Electricians
• Key Account Management
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Control Systems Design
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Sales Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Motion Control
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Servo
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation
• Product Development
• Sales Management
• Process Control
• Integration
• Business Development
• International Sales
• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy