Robert Preston

SENIOR EXECUTIVECEO of a PE backed firm or Operating PartnerIncrease the profitability of GSE Environmental by 240% and sold the company to a strategic buyer for a double digit multiple.Tripled the profitability at private equity firm, JB Poindexter, since joining 21 months ago.2008 Chairman’s Award Winner Leading Asia Pacific Region to record revenue and profit delivering $200 million in operating incomeSignificant Expertise in Chemical, Industrial and Consumer Product Market Segments Driven, accomplished executive with track record of business growth throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including $500M top-line gains over 3 years with strategic performance improvement. Exceptional motivator and strategist who addresses cost issues head-on, strengthening productivity and accelerating profit at challenged operations by applying Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methods. Broad suite of operations, finance, supply chain, sales/marketing, and strategic planning skills.AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Profit & Loss• Startup & Turnarounds• Joint Ventures• Business Development• Organic Growth• Government RelationsBENCHMARKS & MILESTONES Rapidly delivered 15% top-line and 33% bottom-line results throughout tenure at Eastman Chemical—even with 20% raw materials cost increase—with sharpened focus on LEAN/Six Sigma manufacturing, application development, targeted organic growth and strengthening our aliances with our Asian partners, suppliers and customers. Led Asia Pacific for Allied Signal /Honeywell's Specialty Materials business. Achieved double digit growth and profitability. P&L responsibility for a 15,000-employee division at the largest global micro motor manufacturer in China. Led the acquisition and $200m modernization project of an East Germany chemical site hailed as showcase of advanced engineering. Negotiated 35% government subsidy and $65M in fundingSpecialties: Strategy development, M&A, International Operations, turnaround experience