Jeff Poggi

About Jeff Poggi

Jeff enjoys the process of forging a successful business. He knows that speed wins and moves quickly to build a highly talented team. Jeff builds a winning culture based on trust, passion, integrity, and results. He sets a clear strategy and executes relentlessly. And, he delivers amazing results for all stakeholders.Noted Accomplishments- PRIVATE EQUITY: Led the PE-exit strategy which delivered >2.5x cash-on-cash return using all levers of value creation: Operational Improvements, Multiple Expansion, and Leverage- INTERNATIONAL: Forged new international expansion strategies in both consumer electronics (wholesale distribution) and automotive (branded technology)- CHANNEL: Opened B2B automotive licensing channel and CEDIA channel for traditional CE business- FOUNDER: Founded Jeff Poggi Advisory strategic execution management advisory firm.Scope of Experience:INDUSTRY: Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Technology.CHANNEL: B2B, B2C, and B2B2C - Specialty Retail, CEDIA.GEOGRAPHIC: Global - extensive experience in US, EU, and Asia - multicultural mindset.OWNERSHIP: Private Equity, Private, and Public.FUNCTIONAL: Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Operations.

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Maxxsonics Usa

   Jul 2024 — Present · Libertyville, IL, US

   Independent Board Member and Advisor for lower mid-market PE backed consumer electronics company.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  MS, Industrial Engineering

  1993 — 1998

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  MBA, Business

  2001 — 2003

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1988 — 1992

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Certification in Strategy & Innovation, Executive Management Program

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Program Management
• Automotive
• Customer Driven Innovation
• Management
• Engineering Management
• New Business Development
• Customer Loyalty Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Development
• Business Model Development
• Team Restructuring
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Operational Execution
• Product Marketing
• Business Process Development
• Talent Developer
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Global Organizational Development
• Project Management
• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Metrics
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Change Management
• Business Strategy
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Organizational Culture
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Product Strategy
• High Performance Teams
• Consumer Electronics