Vicken R. Sarkissian

About Vicken R. Sarkissian

I am an accomplished leader with experience in Business & Enterprise management, Engineering, Product Development, Sales Growth and Product Management & Marketing with companies of all sizes in technical products servicing the Industrial, Commercial, Medical, Consumer, Transportation, Aerospace, Energy, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) markets.I have protected and increased revenue and profitability by strategic planning and deployment, tactical implementation, sales direction and management, planning product and technology roadmaps through market trends analysis, Voice of the Customer with direct hands-on customer interface, development of new product and services, product line extensions and launch marketing campaigns, technical training programs, and continuous process improvement in operations globally. I have a proven track record in business growth with key accounts and general distribution through products and services valuable to customers and profitable to the company. I have directed teams engaged in all aspects of an enterprise to achieve financial goals, budgets, and performance metrics. I am well travelled and have conducted business globally in over 80 countries. I held responsibility for businesses in the Americas as well as internationally on all continents and specifically in growth regions such as Germany, Brazil, China, Latin America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.I also have a track record in nurturing associates and teams globally, collaborate remotely, develop their skills and capabilities, as well as acquiring new talent that are highly effective in driving the objectives of the organization. Managed direct reports locally, in North America and teams located In all parts of the World. Some of my personal strengths include my knowledge of several languages and cultures. Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA), Business Management, cum laudePepperdine University, Malibu, CABachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, cum laudeUSC, Los Angeles, CAMy key competencies:• Strategic Planning & Execution• Engineering & Design• Product Development• Creative & Entrepreneurial Solutions• Project Management• Process Improvement• Team Development & Leadership• Product Management• Cross-Cultural Facilitator • Customer Interface & Needs Assessment• Technology & Product Roadmap• Cross-Functional CollaborationMy Specialties: Creative Problem Solver | Sustained Value Creator | Engineering & Product Development | Business Enterprise & Team Leadership

Experience

1. Global Category Manager - Eyewear & Respirators

   Ansell

   Jul 2024 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Continued responsibilities for Kleenguard and Kimtech Eye & Face and Respiratory Protection devices, post acquisition of PPE business unit of Kimberly-Clark Professional by Ansell Healthcare

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Science (BS ME), Mechanical Engineering

• Pepperdine University

  Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA), General Management