Professional Summary

**+ years of experience scaling, improving, and simplifying complex business operation strategically leveraging technology, analytics, and program management (Six Sigma) enabling companies to reach the next level of success and ensure impact. As a former executive at LG, GE, Merck, entrepreneur, change management consultant, and an U. S. Army officer, I have been able to deliver game-changing impact across multiple industries and a large variety of complex and ambiguous business challenges. Certified in CPM (lifetime), CPSM, MCIPS, and Six Sigma Black Belt (Champion)

Skills

$1B P&L Management experience, Collaborative Leadership, Global Business/Digital Transformation Initiatives, Global Scale Negotiation expertise, Organization Development: Led & Re-engineered Global Strategic Sourcing/Indirect Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain & Operation Excellence initiatives, Driving results through Cross-Functional Team (team building), Business Process Improvement/Six Sigma, Business Acumen

Work Experience

Critical Mineral Ventures (CMV) LLC/iConnector Asia Pte Ltd 2023 – Present

Co-Managing Director (CMV)/Managing Partner (iConnector Asia Pte Ltd) Haymarket, VA

CMV (www.criticialmineralventures.tech) is a consulting firm that specializes in business development and project management within various sectors, including Technology, Energy, Electrification, Automotive, and Critical Minerals. We are also experienced in working with funding and grant programs with the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and the Department of Defense (DoD)

Our current focus is supporting the American Samoa Economic Development Council’s efforts to generate new economic opportunities for American Samoa around the deep-sea mining of critical minerals such as polymetallic nodules - required in the EV battery-grade metals manufacturing process

iConnector Asia (www.iconnectorasia.com) is only consulting company focuses on Asia Interconnection Market with one of the most talented and experienced senior managers (avg. 30 years interconnection & electronics industry experience) in the industry

StarKist Co. 2022 – 2023

President & CEO StarKist Co./ Co-CEO/ Global Strategic Advisor Dongwon Reston, VA

Led and managed United States’ largest shelf-stable seafood company with over 3,300 employees in United States, American Samoa, and Ecuador

Sustained #1 market share despite heading into a recessionary period, head wind pressure from “Private Label”, and rebuilding the organization from scratch (HQ transition from Pittsburgh to Reston, VA)

Developed a “Beyond the Tuna” business model & innovative products/solutions to grow future business through connecting with MZ Generation and combating overseas competitors

Developed comprehensive Operational Excellence & Digital Agility initiatives to overcome early plant shutdown issues (e.g., failed US Government plant audit, neglected maintenance of 60-year-old Samoa plant, on-going absenteeism in Samoa Plant, HQ transition with 90%+ personnel change, on-going “Price-Fix” settlement issues, etc.)

LG Electronics Corporation (summary) 2008 – 2022

One of the key executive leadership members for LG Group Procurement Council, 2012 ~ 2022

-Championed for SG&A/Indirect procurement Steering Committee for LG Group, 2012 ~ 2021

-Key executive member of LG Group’s Oversight Steering Committee for single platform procurement ERP system, 2021 ~ 2022

Appointed by Corporate CEOs & Company Presidents to lead a myriad of global Key “Deal Making” Initiatives such as Qualcomm FTC Task, Solar “B” Project, B&O (buy & sell) Project, WebOS “WEE” Platform Task, GM Business & License Negotiation Task, Global Marketing, and other sole sourced “poisonous” supplier contract negotiation (Mindshare, GfK, NPD) Task, Dolby, GM IGBT “Bev3” key component task, etc.

Developed differentiated advanced strategic sourcing strategies by Spearheading “Digital Procurement Transformation” for LGE Corporate to incorporate a “Distinctive competitive advantage over our competitors” – Winner of LG Group & LGE Digital Procurement Transformation Award in 2021

-Strengthened Risk Management Process to off-set the inherent risk of developing new B2B Supplier Pool & Advanced Strategic Sourcing processes for “eAuto” component business

Instrumental in delivering $6B+ savings and benefits to LG Electronics by promoting Cross-Functional “Teamwork” and incorporating Digital Procurement Transformation, 2008 ~ 2022

LG Electronics Corporation 2017 – 2022

Corporate SVP of Global Procurement Strategy (Digital Procurement Transformation Seoul, S. Korea & Strategic Sourcing/General Procurement LGE/Vehicle Solution Company (Chief Procurement Officer) ($45B+ SG&A (Indirect) & Direct Material spend, Revenue $60B)

Delivered overall $1B+ savings/benefits and led cross-functional “Break Through” Initiatives such as Qualcomm FTC Task (3 digit million benefits over 5-year period), WebOS “WEE” Platform Task, Dolby, IGBT “Bev 3 eAuto” Task, Best Cost Country Initiatives, Commodity Council Initiatives, etc.

Led the Digital Procurement Transformation strategy for LGE by launching a “Total Landed Cost” initiative by integrating AI technology into Resin & Memory MI/Price Strategy to deliver $35M+ within a 3-year period; Winner of LG Group & LGE Digital Procurement Transformation Award in 2021

Re-Invigorated the China Sourcing Program by identifying the project pipelines to deliver a cost-competitive environment for single/sole source products, particularly in the eAuto/B2B/Mobile Businesses which resulted in an excess of $48.9M+ potential savings through 2025; Achieved $12.5M savings in 2017 & 2018

LG Electronics Corporation 2010 – 2016

Corporate VP of Global Procurement Strategy & General Procurement, LGE ($36B+ SG&A (Indirect) & Direct Material spend, Revenue $50B+) Seoul, S. Korea

Instrumental in building up general procurement teams from the ground up for the entire LG Electronics

Redefined SG&A and Indirect Procurement Roles and Responsibilities as well as its corresponding ERP systems to maximize spend leverage throughout LGE and other LG affiliate companies

Provided key leadership to 200+ General Procurement personnel around the world to deliver $2.4B+ savings and other benefits (e.g., Dolby, B&O, Google, etc.) while setting up 8 different regional General Procurement organization structures within LG Electronics; played a pivotal role in consolidating and leveraging SG&A and Indirect spend for strategic LG Affiliates to maximize its savings. Exceeded the CEO’s annual quick savings target initiative expectation by 20%

Winner of 2010, 2013 & 2016 ISM & Procurement Leaders Asia Pacific Awards for “Procurement Excellence” (highest honor), Leadership & Transformation Categories; recognized by Business Week Magazine as “One of the Most Innovative Companies” in 2010

Winner of 2016 LGE CEO Performance Award for “Procurement Contract” Initiative: Created a “center-led” Soft Ware & Contract team structure to combat less than desirable poisonous contract Transformed a non-existent formal savings target program into the delivery of $29.6M+

Business Solutions Co. & Digital Media Co., LGE 2008 - 2009

Chief Procurement Officer ($3.2B+ & $4.6B+ spend respectively) Pyeongtaek, S. Korea

Developed, led, and implemented differentiated commodity strategies, External Manufacturing Programs, and cost innovation initiatives to increase the value of supply management by delivering $574M and $430M savings respectively

Played a pivotal role in securing the #2 global market share ranking for the global Monitor product division, previously the #4 position

Westinghouse Company (Nuclear Power Plant) 2006 - 2008

Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement/SCM ($1B+ spend) Pittsburgh, PA

Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to increase the value of the global supply chain for new plant constructions during the era of “Nuclear Renaissance Period”

Achieved $30M+ savings while identifying and developing a new supplier base from ground up

Dade Behring, Inc. (now, part of Siemens) 2004 - 2006

Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & SC Management ($580M+ spend) Deerfield, IL

Developed Medical Device Supply Chain Architecture Blueprint for Dade Behring (part of Siemens)

with new and improved strategies such as off-shore sourcing, external manufacturing, e-Sourcing,

Product Life Cycle Management, upgrading ERP System (SAP), etc.

-Established and led Supply Chain Architecture Strategy for Global Operations Group to create a “decisive competitive advantage over our competition”: Identified project pipeline that exceeded $30M+ savings, delivered $9.4M

-Orchestrated in developing new financial metrics for Global Operations group (led Cross-Functional initiatives) to adopt the new company-wide Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) metric which aligns with the company and the share holders’ objectives: Accepted by the Company Executive Leadership Team to integrate it into the financial metrics

Merck & Co., Inc. 2002 - 2004

Six Sigma Program Champion/Global Strategic Sourcing Program Manager WHS, NJ/West Point, PA

Provided a key leadership role in “jump starting” and integrating Six Sigma Program to enhance Operational Excellence goals for Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD)

-Spearheaded a successful launch of the Six Sigma Black Belt Program which delivered $88M and $130M benefits in 2003 and 2004 respectively

-Established and supported the creation of the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Board from scratch

Praxair Inc. (now, part of Linde) 2002 - 2002

Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain Management for Asia ($250M+ spend) Singapore

Provided key leadership to 47 sourcing personnel and re-engineered purchasing groups for entire Asia networks of Praxair Asia and JV companies

Delivered $10M+ savings through sound strategic sourcing initiatives such as Supplier/Volume Consolidation Programs, Material Substitution Initiatives, and External Manufacturing Initiatives

Optimized SCM System by Orchestrating first ever successful implementation of JDE system for Praxair India and improving electronics/specialty cylinder business through BPO stream-lined process

General Electric Lighting (GEL) 1999 - 2000

Product Manager – Halogen/Quartz/Specialty Products Cleveland, OH

Provided key leadership, developed strategies, and planned to increase share penetration of GEL Specialty portfolio for the $55M Specialty Businesses (P&L responsibility)

Integrated Supply Chain operation across multiple manufacturing facilities to drive Transfer of Work to Hungary, and Six Sigma initiatives for most profitable P&L business in GE Lighting, (OI% > 30%+)

Exceeded ’99 Operation Plan by 10.9% - reduced variable costs through Six Sigma projects and Outsourcing opportunities which resulted in $250K+ savings

General Electric Transportation Systems (GETS) 1998 - 1999

Head of Field Service for Asia Pacific – Locomotive Maintenance & Service Operations Melbourne, Australia

P&L responsibility for service contracts to meet stretch target objectives: Managed and led JV partners Goninan (Australia) and Lokindo (Indonesia) Railroad Companies with 12 technicians

Exceeded operating margin by 42%; surpassed inventory commitment by 20%; exceeded 1997 inventory turn of 0.4 to 5.6 turns in 1998; and incorporated 22 Six Sigma projects

General Electric Lighting (GEL) 1995 - 1998

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for Industrial Gases & Chemicals/Project Leader Cleveland, OH

Managed global supplier base to drive cost take-out, improved cycle time and cash flow, and purchased for $60M+ worth of key materials for 28 manufacturing plants worldwide for GEL

Delivered $8M+ savings through “Break Through” initiatives such as “Make vs. Buy”, Supplier/Volume Consolidation Programs, Material Substitution, and “Target 10/Bullet Train” Programs

-Appointed as an advisor to GE Corporate Industrial Gas Committee (3 out of 10 suppliers from my supply sector won the “Supplier of the Year” Award in 1997); one of twelve recipients for GE Corporate “Extra Step” Award in 1998 & received 6 GEL Manager’s awards

Pfizer Inc. 1993 - 1994

Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives Rochester, MN

Provided consulting services on pharmaceutical products to physicians, medical specialists, and pharmacists; exceeded sales plan to 108%

U. S. Army 1989 - 1993

Executive Officer for Basic Training; Director of Operations; Liaison Coordinator S. Korea/FLW, MO

Managed and directed 65 mid-level managers whose responsibilities include the utilization and maintenance of 6 major U. S. Military training facilities; Served as a Liaison Officer/Fire Support Officer

-Achievements: Awarded “Safest Hand Grenade Range” in the entire U. S. Military; received “Excellence” Ideal Award for designing a new safety harness to reduce safety incidents; selected as one of the best Supply Systems in USFK Korea by J Level (equivalent to Corporate) auditors; developed and presented briefings to Korean Generals and dignitaries on U. S. Army Artillery Doctrine and Deployment Concept

Education

United States Military Academy 1985 - 1989

B.S., General Engineering/Foreign Area Studies in Far East (Chinese) West Point, NY

- Selected as a foreign military exchange student to Taiwan, 1988

- Rugby, 1986

Baldwin-Wallace College: Graduate School of Business 1996 - 1997

International M.B.A. with an emphasis in Int’l Strategy, Finance, and Business Administration Berea, OH

LG Executive Leadership Program 2012 - 2012

Certification Program for Future LG Country/Business Leaders Seoul, S. Korea

Michigan State University, Eli Graduate School of Management 2010 – 2010

Executive Development Programs for Supply Chain Management Seoul, S. Korea

More about Me

International management assignments (ex-pat assignments) in Australia, Singapore, and Korea

Sponsored Korean War Veterans Societies, Feed the Children & Corner Stone Foundations in VA, 2023

Served on the Board of Directors for StarKist Company, 2022 ~ 2023

Served as a ProcureCon Asia Advisory Board Member, 2019 ~ 2022

Served on the Board of Directors for The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), 2015 ~ 2019

Organized a Procurement Annual Bazaar Fair to raise funds to support Korean orphanages, 2013 ~ 2022

Served as a member of the Editorial Review Board for ISM Magazine, 2011~ 2012

Selected as an “AUSA Soldier of the Year” for the Nelligen/Esslingen area in W. Germany, 1984

Winner of “The National High School Mathematics Award” for Far East DoDD Schools

Fluent in Korean and English

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