Jim Crimmins

About Jim Crimmins

Seasoned leader with broad experience managing complex operations, driving growth, and improving organizations. The teams I lead are highly functional and collaborative, focused on delivering performance improvements across the organization. Full P&L responsibility for $25M wireless network manufacturer. Led multiple acquisitions. I SPECIALIZE IN: OPERATIONS: Prioritize high-value opportunities to expand gross margins and improve bottom line performance BUSINESS STRATEGY: Pragmatic, data-driven strategist that focuses on value-proposition and customer needs M&A: Directly led multiple acquisitions from $15M to $200M; Sell-side experience for successful divestiture LEADERSHIP: Impower functional leaders to manage teams and focus on company-wide objectivesCAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Led technology manufacturer through pandemic period, maintaining revenues with 13% EBITDA expansion Co-led, negotiated $60M Series B equity raise with investors for energy storage technology developer Led acquisition of $200M blower and compressor manufacturing business from GE Raised over $500M in equity and grant capital for clients as an independent advisorLet\'s start a conversation: J••••••••@gmail.com or call directly at (30••••••10EDUCATION MBA, Finance & Strategic Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business (Palmer Scholar) Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, United States Naval AcademyMORE ABOUT ME:Corporate Career More than 20 years of experience as a leader and executive for small- to medium-sized businesses, primarily focused on industrials, manufacturing, and energy, in roles where cross-functional expertise is needed to drive success. Substantial M&A experience as an acquisition leader, negotiator, diligence advisor, and post-acquisition operator. Hands-on understanding of the challenges associated with multinational supply chains and material sourcing Significant roles in finance positions, including CFO / SVP (Finance), FP & A, and daily accounting. Expert financial modeler. 6-Sigma Black Belt certificationU.S. Navy Officer Served as a Division Officer abord an improved Los Angeles-class, nuclear-powered fast attack submarine. Certified Engineer Officer by Naval Reactors; Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for superior leadership.Personal Board member and puppy raiser for Hero Dogs, a Maryland-based service dog organization helping veterans and first responders.

Experience

1. President and COO 25m P & L 21 Improvement in Opex over 3 Years

   Aes Corporation

   May 2020 — Present · Peabody, MA, US

   AES Corporation is the leading manufacturer of wireless communication products and services designed for fire, burglary, and facility applications. I am responsible for all aspects of the business’s operations, the development and execution of long-term growth plans, and the expansion into new markets (both geographic and product-focused).• Full responsibility of $25M+ P&L• Drove 21% decrease in operating expenses; maintained margins with minimal price increases• Led acquisition and integration of $6M adjacent-market business• Maintained 100% product delivery schedule during global supply chain disruptions through aggressive use of balance sheet and vendors

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  1990 — 1994

• The Wharton School

  MBA, Finance and Strategic Management ◆ Palmer Scholar

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Forecasting
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Renewable Energy
• Veterans
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Finance
• Business Development
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Private Equity
• Product Management
• Financial Modeling
• Energy
• Planning
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Venture Capital
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consulting
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Leadership
• Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Management
• Team Building