Michael MacKenzie

Accountable for P&L and global operations for this $3B business comprised of 120+ customers in the Aerospace and Defense, Heath Tech, Automotive, Industrial, Smart Energy and Semiconductor markets. Network comprised of operations in nineteen manufacturing centers across eleven countries and with >9000 employees. Responsibilities include manufacturing, engineering, automation, supply chain, quality, operational excellence, new program introduction and customer management.

Responsible for P&L and global operations for this $800M line of business serving the Industrial Automation/Controls, Automotive and Smart Energy markets. Managed 50+ customers with operations in thirteen manufacturing centers across nine countries and with >5000 employees.

Responsible for global operations strategy and initiative deployment for this $6B global manufacturing company including Automation and Technology, Lean/6-Sigma, Operational Excellence, Cost Productivity, EH&S, Security and Real Estate across a network of 35+ sites providing support to market lines of business in development of solutions and operational capabilities.

Responsible for the leadership of all aspects of this $1B, privately held building product company's vertically integrated operations. Responsibilities included leadership for 16 manufacturing sites, engineering, R&D, product realization, quality, procurement, supply chain, logistics, labour relations, industry / regulatory affairs and EH&S.

Led the development and launch of a global business unit with operating entities in all key geographies to support expanding transport business and established effective management systems and operating model to successfully run worldwide business. Responsible for strategy, sales and business development, engineering, product development, project delivery, operations, after sales services and P&L ownership for the $600M business line.

Responsible for the general management of Thales’ Transportation Solutions product and delivery competency center based in Canada. The unit developed advanced automated control systems for urban transit systems around the globe as well as directly managed the delivery of complex, multi-year, $70-250M USD projects around the world and had annual turnover in excess of $500M USD. Successfully architected and delivered a turnaround program to address poor sales, technology concerns and overall execution performance. The transformation effort resulted in the establishment of a clear vision and strategy, build out of a high performance organization with company leading engagement levels, return of the unit to industry leadership in technology and delivery, >40% reduction in costs, restoration of sales and profitability to benchmark levels.

Led the formulation and implementation of the $8B USD company’s global engineering and operations strategies and initiatives with a focus on the creation of customer-based solutions and value propositions, technology and automation leverage, operational effectiveness, cost efficiencies, breakthrough improvement and development of Celestica’s “Lean Enterprise” and six-sigma capabilities. Lead technology development and global engineering efforts, coordinate and support operational execution across twenty-four operating units located around the globe and manage real estate practice. Function as central liaison for account teams and company executives on operational matters reporting into company COO.

Responsible for the development and execution of business and operational strategies across a rapidly growing $5 Billion division encompassing twelve manufacturing sites in eight countries. Supported global sales units and customers in accessing and successfully leveraging the Asia network. Serve as liaison for Asia team with North America executives and customers. Lead in defining strategy for the region, driving operational performance, the development and deployment of network capabilities, world-class operating models and business practices across the region. Led acquisition and integration efforts throughout the Asia region and provided management for all major projects and program introductions.

Lead the development of strategies at both the corporate and business unit levels under direction from the CEO and the Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategies. Responsibilities included industry / market research, customer profiling, competitive and environmental assessments, financial modeling, formulation of implementation plans and development of aligned operating plans. Additionally responsible for the redesign and execution of the annual operating and financial plan activities for the company. Supported company executives in the development and execution of strategic plans for their individual business areas and market segments.

Provide leadership in the identification and development of global acquisition opportunities. Executed due diligence, transition planning, the development of detailed business plans and the overall integration for newly acquired business. Responsible for the effective delivery of the acquisition value proposition, business and strategic plans, operational capability and performance, customer relationship model and cultural transition of new company entities. Successfully led eight acquisition integration projects in North America and Asia (ranging from $100 to 900 million in annual sales each). Delivered all integration projects on schedule and within budget (overall budgets in excess of $250M).