benjamin ancheta

Managed privately held designer/importer/wholesaler in the specialty toy, hobby, gift and garden industries. General management responsibilities included sales, marketing, finance, technology and operations. Drove top line growth of 100% over 5 years by growing share in existing markets and developing marketing channels to reach new markets, while building operational and financial infrastructure to handle increasing resource demands, transactions and risk.

Managed growing retail and wholesale segments of import wine and specialty food business. Responsible for producing innovative marketing materials, coordinating vendor relationships, and managing day-to-day business needs. Built operational infrastructure and developed internal financial controls and procedures.

Integrated operations between business-to-business web storefront and third party logistics provider. Sourced and closed relationships with online and offline partners to build user base, benefits offering and revenue. Member of management team that "wound down" the business at the end of its life, maximizing value to creditors and minimizing ongoing risk to investors.

Huliau Capital was founded to acquire a successful Hawaii-based business from an owner-operator who cares deeply about the future of the company, its employees, partners, customers, and community.

Ekahi's mission is to improve the overall health of our community by providing greater access to quality care through an innovative, sustainable and physician-driven delivery system.

Developed Internet technology strategies for Fortune 500 corporations in the paper products, building products, and consumer PC industries.

Primary project experience focused primarily on distribution and operations strategy for international medical devices manufacturer, spending significant time working with business units in Europe and Japan.

Developed and implemented strategic account management methodology, spearheaded mid-market business development, and led development of "referral sales culture" that drove increased existing customer retention and accelerated new customer growth.

Leading new initiatives in corporate development, business development, leadership development, and management consulting for the `ike family of companies.

Led high-performance team of leaders in sales, account management, marketing and sales operations that delivered record-setting performance in new sales and existing client retention. Drove exceptional revenue and organizational growth through strategic visioning, planning, execution and evolving the company culture. Developed and managed a team of five directors and vice presidents that managed 35 team members.

Inkinen & Associates is Hawaii's premier executive search firm. We focus on providing career growth opportunities at Hawaii's best organizations by sourcing leadership talent locally, from the mainland US and around the world.

Oversee day-to-day client service operations, including account management, payroll, benefits and HR support. Manage information technology and business intelligence teams, which supports ProService's technology infrastructure, data analysis and reporting.

Activities and Societies: Editor of Anderson Assets, Entrepreneurs Association, Black & Scholes Surf Club