bill hardy

president

About

Senior Executive with assignments in Canada, Singapore, Japan and China. Exceptionally proficient in leveraging technology to initiate product and service innovation with graduate academic training in both business and fine arts. Adept in securing stakeholder buy-in and in building relationships with customers, employees and Board of Directors. Skilled in managing organizations in highly differentiated cultures by utilizing highly collaborative leadership style. Consistent record of generating profitable revenue growth, building and leading high performing teams and turning around challenged businesses. Specialties: $50 million to $525 Million P&L Management Sales Channel Optimization International Growth Revenue Growth Profitability Improvement Mergers & Acquisitions Global Program Implementation

Country

united states

City

minneapolis

Industry

mechanical or industrial engineering

Skill

strategy, business development, business strategy, cross functional team leadership, leadership, management, product management, strategic planning, six sigma, product marketing, sales operations, p&l management, marketing, product development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, program management, manufacturing, operations management, sales, new business development, acquisition integration, training, procurement, sales management, start ups, security, international business, wireless, mergers, change management, supply chain management, key account management, competitive analysis, contract negotiation

Experience

vice president - sales,service, and marketing; vehicles and structures division

mts systems corporation

2016-6 - 2018-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Lead global sales, service, marketing, and advanced technology teams for MTS Vehicles and Structures Division including 7 direct reports and ~450 employees.

director, sales operations

honeywell

2012-1 - 2012-10 · 10 mos

vice president and regional general manager, asia pacific, adt global operations

tyco

2009-1 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw all aspects of $50 million P & L with 8 direct reports and 1,000 employees in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Pakistan. Conducted monthly Operational Reviews with country GMs and Senior Leadership and quarterly country visits. Manage M & A activities associated with divestitures, Compliance Program and EHS reviews. Represent Tyco ADT in American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

regional vice president ~ operational excellence, asia pacific

tyco international adt

2008-1 - 2009-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led a team of 100 employees in 7 countries with 13 direct reports in all operational improvement initiatives. Supported all Six Sigma, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing leaders in APac.

president - japan, fire and security

tyco fire & security

2005-1 - 2008-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Directed $195 million P & L with 375 employees (11 direct reports) in Sales, Service Support, Manufacturing, R & D and Finance in 6 major branches: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Tohoku, Hokkaido and Kyushu.

chief operating officer - asia pacific

nokia

2001-1 - 2005-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Directed Sales Operations and Strategic Planning, Regional Engineering Support and Marketing functions in support of $525 million P & L. Managed 78 employees in 9 countries: Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

vice president - business development and marketing - japan

nokia

1999-6 - 2001-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw Business Development and Marketing functions for all Wireless products in Japan. Set strategy and executed R & D initiatives. Implemented major contract wins.

director - wireless products business development and marketing

nokia

1997-1 - 1999-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed business development and marketing functions for securing key supply contracts with NTT DoCoMo and other wireless telecom companies.

manager - wireless product business development - china

nokia

1994-1 - 1996-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led team to promote wireless products in China and establish joint ventures.

president

d&v electronics

2018-7 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

vice president - world wide sales and marketing, test division

mts systems corporation

2012-10 - 2016-6 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Led global sales and marketing team of 11 direct reports with 225 employees including management of direct and indirect sales channels, applications engineering, business development, product management, marketing, and strategy functions. Achieved record pipeline and sales levels for division through focus on customers in key vertical segments and emerging markets.