John Bauersfeld

About John Bauersfeld

I am an operator with deep experience leading and scaling PE-backed industrial distribution businesses, focused on value creation through growth, commercial execution, and disciplined operations.Over my career, I helped scale Arrowhead from $200M to $1.4B in revenue over six years, culminating in a successful exit in 2022. My work centers on turning strategy into execution, aligning go-to-market strategy, systems, and leadership to drive sustainable revenue growth and EBITDA expansion.I have led and fully integrated 10 acquisitions, delivering on identified synergies and expanding EBITDA margins from ~10% to ~22%. This included implementing ERP, CRM, and sales compensation platforms to improve visibility, accountability, and commercial effectiveness while reducing cost-to-serve.My leadership style is highly commercial, data-driven, and collaborative. I work closely with boards and executive teams to navigate complex integrations and carve-outs, maintain customer continuity, and build confidence through clarity and execution.I work with PE-backed businesses seeking hands-on operating leadership to accelerate growth, improve execution, and realize full enterprise value.

Experience

1. General Manager, Commercial Business

   Kele, Inc.

   Aug 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Turn around and consolidate three underperforming P&L\'s with 8 locations nationally. Improve go-to-market execution, integrate operations, and accelerate revenue and EBITDA performance in PE-Backed Kele Companies- Led the consolidation of sales, customer service, engineering, and operations across eight locations into one leadership team, improving execution while reducing headcount by 17% and enhancing customer experience- Implemented CRM and commercial operating cadence to improve pipeline visibility, accountability, and sales execution, reversing a multi-year declining revenue trend from (15.6%) in 2024 to (1.2%) in 2025- Designed and implemented scalable operating infrastructure including KPI frameworks, BI dashboards, sales coverage models, and talent development programs to support disciplined growth and repeatable execution- Led board-approved integration strategy to migrate three standalone ERPs into the Kele platform, materially improving go-to-market alignment, cross-selling capability, and enterprise visibility- Executed three ERP integrations, aligning cross-functional teams around shared priorities and outcomes to accelerate integration velocity and reduce operational friction.

Education

• Siena College

  BS