Engagement Highlights

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d/b/a Diam International ($172M–$276M POP displays) Led transformation of Point of Purchase-display manufacturer scaling revenue from $172M to $276M (+60%) while growing EBITDA from $2M to $26M (+1,200%) over four years. Managed $105M restructuring and refinancing across 17 entities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Implemented first enterprise-wide financial reporting and Oracle ERP system. Consolidated seven plants through strategic $72M 22-year real estate lease transaction. Executed two strategic acquisitions and divested three non-core businesses to focus business on core operations.

PMC Group NA, Inc. ($75M diversified manufacturing) Took full P&L accountability for distressed three-company business unit (two injection-molding plants and packaging-film producer) and developed comprehensive turnaround strategy. Divested underperforming Toronto film business and redeployed capital into higher-margin core molding operations. Consolidated two plants into single Nebraska flagship molding facility, redesigning layout and processes while managing orderly closure of Massachusetts site. Restored profitability through cost restructuring and operational improvements, strengthening business for growth and strategic positioning.

($50M POP displays) Led comprehensive restructuring of defaulted senior debt, negotiating covenant relief and revised payment schedules while simultaneously executing operational turnaround. Stabilized cash flow, improved working capital management, and positioned the company for successful refinancing within 18 months.

($75M services) Strengthened financial controls and reporting infrastructure for a rapidly growing services company. Implemented cash visibility systems, improved month-end closing processes, and developed KPI dashboards that enabled better decision-making and improved operational efficiency across divisions.

 ($40M packaging equipment) Analyzed cost structure across manufacturing operations and identified $2M+ in cost reduction opportunities. Built profitability analytics by product line and customer, enabling management to optimize pricing strategy and improve gross margins by 300+ basis points.

($75M Publishing Jet, Ebony Magazine) Advised on restructuring of distressed legacy media company. Negotiated forbearance agreements with creditors on defaulted debt, preserving liquidity and buying time for management to execute operational improvements and asset optimization.

($27M aerospace) Installed cash management controls and implemented daily cash forecasting to improve visibility. Developed performance reporting that demonstrated improved operational metrics to lenders, restoring confidence and securing covenant relief that stabilized the company's banking relationships.

($87M recycled pulp) Led comprehensive restructuring and strategic repositioning of commodity manufacturing business. Successfully navigated complex capital structure negotiations and culminated in private sale that preserved shareholder value and provided exit for lenders.