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SVP Strategic Global Marketing in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Michael Gilson
SVP Strategic Global Marketing in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Michael Gilson
SVP Strategic Global Marketing in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Michael Gilson
Global Executive experienced in leading the growth of technology-driven companies in B2B product segments worldwide. Innovative strategy and operations leader with a strong finance and management background. Deep turnaround and new product launch experience. Prepared bids and negotiated multimillion dollar deals that generated significant sales in challenging markets. Deep understanding of the international marketplace. Proven ability to begin a project with the end in mind, devising the strategy and setting the conditions for efficiency, success and sustainability. Adept at building collaborative environments that drive enthusiasm and crossorganizational consensus in the attainment of goals. Skilled at devising the solutions and translating the attributes of technology and its products to diverse audiences and teams worldwide. In ex-pat and US-based roles, built strong relationships with vendors, suppliers and customers that included foreign armed forces, US federal government, DoD, major airlines and companies such as GE, Westinghouse, Lockheed and AREVA. MBA, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; BA, University of California-Davis
Advanced Technologies Aerospace and Defense Transportation Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing
Career Creating, Translating and Providing Advanced Technology B2B Solutions for Organizations Worldwide
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION, Lafayette, CA PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2010 Present
In this elected role, set strategic vision for organization, drive consensus and lead ongoing efforts of library/learning center to position itself as a vital community cornerstone in todays diverse and rapidly changing environment. Oversee executive director and staff. Build consensus across 18-member board and a 2,000-member volunteer organization. Manage an annual budget of $1.4M.
Michael E. Gilson
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Team leader in raising $18M in two capital campaigns. Instrumental in the success of a $44M construction project that opened in 2009. Considered a ground breaking, cutting edge facility, the library currently sponsors 400 programs and draws 450,000 people annually to its new community center.
2004 2010 $6M privately held manufacturer and supplier of underwater robotic equipment. Parent company filed Chapter 7 Liquidation due to legal dispute, despite largest order backlog in 28-year history of the company.
Michael E. Gilson
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Conceptualized and directed three major China transactions ($100M in profit; $700M in leasing revenue) by conceptualizing and implementing comprehensive Chinese capital acquisition plan. (1989-1991) Expanded markets to include Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. (1991-1994) Directed compilation of selected quarterly SEC reporting requirements. 1985 1989
Education
President, Wharton Graduate Association; Member, Academic Planning and Budgeting Committee, Office of the President and Provost of the University of Pennsylvania
THE WHARTON SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA MBA, FINANCE AND CORPORATE STRATEGY
Additional Experience
Strategic Directions, LLC, Lafayette, CA Provide strategic guidance to emerging companies and non-profits in the San Francisco Bay Area. 2010 Present; Served as interim CFO/vice president of finance, ATA Retail Services, Inc., 2003 2004 Numerous Service Medals, US Air Force Electronic Security Command. Team member in tracking Apollo 11 in earth orbit re-entry. Top Secret Security Clearance (inactive) Traveled, lived and worked in Asia, Europe, South Asia, South America and the Middle East