Stephen Calkins

About Stephen Calkins

Transformational Fortune 200 C-Suite executive with extensive experience leading both multi-billion-dollar businesses, global legal and human resources departments and strategy. Proven track record of developing and leading multi-cultural talent and improving profitability through cross-functional collaboration, margin initiatives, and organizational strategies. Significant board, governance and public disclosure experience. Negotiated large-scale acquisitions and divestitures. Trusted advisor to C-Suite colleagues, stakeholders, and Board of Directors. Skills include:• Mergers, acquisitions and integrations• Strategy• Large Private company governance• Developing vertical venture start-up companies• International, including global sourcing and trade• Omni-channel and third-party operations, including franchise and trademark licensing arrangements• Manufacturing, B2B, e-commerce and retail sales• Public company board and governance• Securities and public disclosure• Compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley• Complex litigation and class actions• Public-sector business and government investigations• Customer-centric

Experience

1. Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary

   Ashley Furniture Industries

   Jan 2019 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Responsible for global legal affairs of the company and leads human resources team. Advises company, executive management and board regarding diverse international operations, including manufacturing, distribution and supply chain, trade and customs, wholesaling, e-commerce, franchising, licensing and retail. Ashley Furniture is one of the largest furniture manufacturers and retail brands store fronts) in the world with over employees.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• University of South Carolina

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Skills

• Leadership
• B2b
• Contract Negotiation
• P&L Management
• Sales Process
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning