Steve Noiret

About Steve Noiret

Senior Product and Operations leader with end-to-end experience across R&D, manufacturing, global operations, and product portfolio management. I have led organizations from product concept and development through industrialization, commercialization, and operational execution, with accountability for business performance and results.I bring a global, cross-functional perspective, aligning product strategy, operations, and supply chain execution to support growth, efficiency, and customer value. I am experienced working with P&L management, budgeting, cost management, and investment trade-offs, partnering closely with finance to support sound business decisions.Known as a hands-on, lead-by-example manager, I build and develop high-performing, multicultural teams across regions and functions. I thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and am valued for my practical approach, collaboration with senior leadership, and ability to translate strategy into execution.Fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Spanish.Core Expertise:• General Management & Business Leadership• End-to-End Product Lifecycle (R&D to Operations)• Global Product Portfolio Management• Manufacturing & Operations Leadership• Global Supply Chain Coordination• Budgeting, Cost & Performance Management• Strategic Planning & Execution• Multicultural Team Leadership• Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices

Experience

1. Vice President - Global Sawing and Drilling Product Management

   Husqvarna Construction

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Led global product portfolio strategy, innovation, and financial performance across concrete sawing and drilling construction equipment, managing a diverse international team and driving cross-functional execution.Key Responsibilities• Owned full product-line P&L, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and investment prioritization.• Directed global product roadmap, innovation pipeline, and long-term portfolio strategy.• Led international Product Management team across regions, fostering alignment and high performance.• Partnered cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, and Marketing to deliver product plans.• Drove cost optimization, product quality improvements, and competitive price positioning.• Ensured customer-centric product development and lifecycle management to support global market needs.

Education

• Institut Superieur Industriel de Bruxelles

  Master, Mechanical Engineer

  2000 — 2004

• Wake Forest University School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Budgets
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Sales
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Process Improvement
• Pricing
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cad
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• New Business Development