Eddy Edel

VP, Global Product Line Management @ BlueCrest

About

High-Technology End-to End Solutions Development, Innovation, Commercialization, Operations & General Management Senior Leadership Professional • Seasoned High-Tech Solutions Leader with a track record in delivering business results and leading teams. • Proven success in devising and executing innovative strategies. • Accomplished entrepreneur with expertise in Sales, Manufacturing, and General Management. • Proficient in data-driven, long-term strategic planning, particularly in the production print and mail industry. • Innovative and results-driven executive known for talent acquisition and fostering a metrics-driven culture. • Extensive experience in private equity and publicly traded multinational companies. • Pioneer in introducing COBOT, Predictive Analytics, Cloud Solutions for Post-Composition to the Print and Mail Industry. • Holder of 15+ patents, recognized for innovation and driving growth in hardware, software, and IoT. Eddy is a results-driven professional with a 25+ year track record in the print and mail technology market, known for his distinct approach to thinking outside the box and fostering innovative ideas that drive substantial profit growth. His leadership at BlueCrest's Inserter and Digital Solutions Business lines resulted in a remarkable 35% revenue increase over three years. Eddy works well in fast-paced environments, including public and private equity settings. He boasts extensive experience in domestic and international business operations and excels in nurturing strong client, partner, and supplier relationships. Interests and Hobbies: Active rugby fan, scuba diver, technology, chess player, proud father of three children and fan of Isaac Asimov, and Alberto Giacometti.

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

General Management, Executive Leadership, Commercialization, Innovation Management, High-Technology , Internet of Things (IoT), Predictive Maintenance, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Lease Financing, Pricing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Operational Planning, Mentoring, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Product Rationalization, Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Product Management, Strategy

Experience

VP, Global Product Line Management

BlueCrest

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Direct report to the CEO, manages the Global PLM, Mail Production Solutions (Print/Software/Inserters/Sortation)

Vice President Of Product Management - Insert and Digital Solutions

BlueCrest

2020-3 - 2025-7 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Direct report to the CMO, manages the Inserter and Digital Solutions Lines of Businesse, 30% of the total company’s revenue, Responsible for the global P&L, product requirements, strategy, AOP attainment, pricing for equipment, consumables, SaaS, license & service. Currently leads the product management teams and collaborate closely with a large cross-functional teams: Service, R&D, Sales, and Operations.

Vice President Global Product Management and Presales – Inserter and Graphic

BlueCrest

2018-7 - 2020-2 · 1 yr 8 mos

Danbury CT

Acquired by Platinum equity. • Direct report to CEO with a dual role; management of the global inserter & graphic LOBs and presales accountable for the global P&L; officer & GM of a French subsidiary. • Similar to present role, minus the SW line of business.

Vice President Global Product Management and Presales – Inserter and Graphic

Pitney Bowes

2016-7 - 2018-7 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Danbury CT

Pitney Bowes Document Messaging Technologies – Danbury, CT - International solutions provider to enterprise and direct mail marketplace, - Global Inserter & Graphic Product management for DMT systems hardware, software, services and supplies, - Accountable for the global P&L, annual goals included customer satisfaction, product portfolio management, financial goals (revenue, EBITDA), employee measures of engagement, diversity and retention.

Director of Global Product Management and Business Development

Pitney Bowes

2005-4 - 2016-6 · 11 yrs 3 mos

Greater New York City Area

Director of Global Product Management and Business Development - Pitney Bowes Document Messaging Technologies, $600 million division of Pitney Bowes, - Direct responsibility for Global Inserter Product management for DMT systems hardware, software, services and supplies, - Accountability for defining pricing and profitability modeling, - Business development of tactical alliance and partnerships, - Developed key business partnership alliances with Sitma, HP, Hunkeler, CMC, Horizon, Tecnau, - Defined Global product strategy: feature, evolution, projected market share, pricing, technology trends and associated impact, product line P&L forecast, - Led the EPIC inserter program, the second largest R&D program of the division and the most impactful program in the history of DMT.

Strategic Marketing and Product Manager

Pitney Bowes

2001-7 - 2005-3 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Frankfurt Area, Germany

Based in Germany Strategic Marketing and Product Manager - Dual reporting line Germany and US HQs, - Creation of a product management group, - Defined product roadmap, GTM strategy for current and new markets, pricing strategy, Engineering execution, - Managed the European HQ Order fulfilment and presales teams.

Engineer - Customer Application Management

Pitney Bowes

1998-1 - 2001-6 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Frankfurt Area, Germany

Based In Germany Customer Application Management - Analysis of end-user needs to create solutions, - Orchestrated engineering and marketing activities for new projects - International sales support (Japan, South Asia, Western Europe) traveling to customer with local representatives to engineer solutions.

Head Of Technical Support

Bell and Howell

1995-1 - 1998-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Paris Area, France

Based in France Head of Technical Support Based at French headquarters: organization and implementation of technical service support throughout France