Arthur Williams
Background
- G.M., Executive V. P. International, C.O.O, C.E.O., V.P Sales for public and private companies, ranging in size from 30 million to 750 million.
- Managed manufacturing operations in the U.S. with joint venture manufacturing and distribution in 16 countries.
- Grew global earnings via. acquisition and divestitures for strategic purposes.
- Nasdaq Company Board of Directors,
- Member of Corporate Strategic and Business Review committees
- Product and market experience: High performance materials, Advanced composites, Electronic composites, Microwave communications, Radars, FAA traffic control systems, Capital equipment distribution and Real-time process controls.
- Market focus - Pricing and customer analysis, Plastics, Packaging, Ceramics, and Metals
- Markets: North America, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Europe, Venezuela
Focus
- Corporate Revitalization and global expansion via Joint Ventures, exclusive Distribution Relationships, Reciprocal Marketing Relationships.
- Customer Profitability, Tactical Thinking and Plan Creation with Mile Post Implementation.
- Profitability Analysis for Tactical Pricing, Margin Improvement and Productivity
- Product Lines Profitability Analysis in preparation for Merger or Acquisition activity
Education
- BSME, Penn State
- Advanced study: University of Pittsburgh
- National Association of Corporate Directors Program: Corporate Governance & Documentation
- Stryker Management Center, Talent Management Program
- Western Michigan University International Marketing program
Company Experience
- H.K. Porter Corporation
- Carborundum Corporation
- AB Electrolux, Sweden
- Keene Corporation
- Arlon Corporation
- Kevlin Corporation