John McKeough

As a dynamic servant leader, I am known for my results-driven track record for developing strategies, leading operational excellence, contributing to mergers and acquisitions (M&As), launching products, managing change, implementing improvements, and guiding proactive teams. I am passionate about coaching and mentoring team members. Core competencies, strengths, and areas of expertise: • Operational Excellence • Revenue Growth • Team Development OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Advanced productivity and efficiency for Vidya, Nosco and Chesapeake Pharmaceutical Packaging by leading operational transformations, including implementation for agile Lean organizations with yellow and green belt certification options, $1–$2+M in cost savings, and robust safety and continuous improvement culture. REVENUE GROWTH Drove Nosco’s aggressive organic and strategic growth securing 100% expansion by partnering with leaders to develop industry disruptive strategies to leapfrog competitors, contributing to M&A efforts, educating staff, monitoring metrics, and celebrating wins. TEAM DEVELOPMENT Created agile departments for Vidya, Nosco, Chesapeake Pharmaceutical Packaging, Multi-Color Corporation, and Graphic Packaging/Fort James Corporation. Led Lean manufacturing methods, augmented by Six Sigma techniques to enable effective teamwork, facilitated leadership education and development, mentored future leaders, and promoted a welcoming culture of diversity and inclusion.