Frank F.

Chief Executive Officer @ SVI International, LLC.

About

Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of creating value in Automotive, Industrial, Aftermarket Retail/DiY (CPG), Distributor & e-Commerce/online channels. Strong owner of P&L with deep functional experience in Commercial and Operational Leadership. Servant leader, coach & mentor. Highly analytical approach to internal and external matters, problem solver and strategic thinker. Track record of delivering revenue and EBITDA promise. Accomplished by broad communication of strategic vision, team building, resource planning, KPI measurement and relentless pursuit to tactical execution. Global market expansion experience (Americas, APAC, EMEA, APAC).

Country

United States

City

Greater St. Louis

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Automobile, B2B, Business Development, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Operations Management, Pricing, Product Development, Product Management, Retail

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

SVI International, LLC.

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

SVI International is a portfolio company of Zabel Companies, a private equity firm focused on Business Services, Niche Manufacturing and Distribution. Founded in 1977, SVI International is the leading manufacturer and supplier of replacement components and kits for lift systems and other shop equipment for Automotive, Heavy Duty, Marine and Specialty markets.

Vice President, General Manager

Walker Products Inc.

2020 - 2024 · 4 yrs

Greater St. Louis area

Leader of global commercial operations with sales & distribution locations in USA, Mexico, UK and China, plus Marketing, Product Management and Engineering.

Chief Executive Officer

FEFCO Enterprises, LLC

2018 - 2020 · 2 yrs

Greater St. Louis Area

Interim consultancy, specializing in Aftermarket & Industrial channels for highly engineered & manufactured products (Sensors, Electrical, Safety, Repair, Diagnostic, Compressors/Equipment, Enthusiast/Performance) with more than 25 years of leadership experience in North America as well as global markets of EMEA, China/APAC and LATAM.

General Manager, Global Aftermarket Business Unit

Sensata Technologies

2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs

Auburn Hills, MI / remote

Principal expert for Aftermarket business segment in the sale of Private Equity owned Schrader International and integration into new owner Sensata Technologies. P&L owner for Global Aftermarket Business Unit; Sales, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain, Engineering/NPD, Product Management, Finance, HR, Business & Resource Planning and overall strategy creation and execution. Schrader Performance Sensors (part of Sensata Technologies) is the global technology leader & #1 Brand of TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors, capital equipment/compressors, valves as well as many other automotive & heavy duty system sensors, such as; Emission, Transmission, Engine, Fuel Delivery, Air Conditioning, Safety and more.

Vice President, North America Aftermarket

Remy International

2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

Edmond, OK / remote

Responsible for overall strategic direction of Aftermarket business segement in North America - including; P&L owner for Aftermarket, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Pricing, Product Management, Engineering/NPD, Catalog, Category Management, Field Technical Services/Training

Director, Global Business Development and Marketing

Walker Products Inc.

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Greater St. Louis

Responsible for strategic sourcing, global business development, product management, marketing communications and Tier 1/OEM Aftermarket sales

Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing

ROL Mfg. of America, Inc.

1995 - 2010 · 15 yrs

Orlando, FL / remote

Responsible for all OEM/OES and Aftermarket global business development activity including; overall strategy, short/ long-term planning, tactical execution, sales, marketing, category management, pricing, new product development, product management, catalog and distribution operations.

National Sales Manager

Allparts, Inc.

1990 - 1995 · 5 yrs

1st professional career role as Inside Sales & Marketing Representative. After proving value as an internal team player and externally building double digit revenue growth thru strong customer and sales rep relationships, was ultimately promoted to National Sales Manager.