Vice President Manager

Mark T. Galewski, CPA

**** ********** ** ****** 630-***-****

Bartlett, IL 60103 *********@*******.***

www.linkedin/in/markgalewski

A senior finance executive with progressive domestic and international

experience in corporate and operational finance roles for manufacturing and

distribution intensive organizations both public and private equity. A

hands-on business partner with excellent communication, interpersonal and

leadership skills with a proven track record of driving cost savings and

process efficiencies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning Business Process Improvement

Financial Planning & Analysis

Private Equity Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Multinational Reporting

Board Membership Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Business Restructuring

GAAP & IFRS Compliance Financial Shared Services Internal

Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Invensys, plc 1991 to 2009

Invensys is a $6 billion global controls, automation and processing

solutions group based in London and listed on the London exchange.

Invensys Controls, Carol Stream, IL

A leading manufacturer of controls used in Appliance, HVAC, Commercial

Refrigeration and Safety Detection sold to the OEM and aftermarket channels

with sales in excess of $1.3 billion.

Vice President of Finance - North America

2004 to 2009

Financial partner for three business segment VP General Managers and

reported directly to the CFO of Invensys Controls. Led the financial

functions for all of North America.

. Drove the integration of the financial activities for the North American

businesses of Invensys Climate and Appliance Controls as the result of

the consolidation of the two business groups. This included centralizing

the North American accounting headquarters which improved productivity

and reduced cost by $730k annually.

. Restructured the accounting organization aligning it along business

segments to provide greater visibility of financial results to business

management.

. Directed the transfer of transactional accounting activities to a third

party provider in India; reduced cost of finance overhead from 2.5% to

1.9% of revenue.

. Project leader on the divestitures of non-core businesses which generated

disposal proceeds in excess of 10 times EBITDA.

. Developed the financial justifications for the consolidation and closure

of North American facilities, which resulted in a permanent reduction in

operating costs in excess of $2 million per month.

. Standardized worldwide accounting policies for Invensys Controls

including Transfer Pricing and Inventory Valuation. Directed the North

American conversion to International Financial Accounting Standards

(IFRS).

. Developed and managed an accounting team of 80 finance professionals

including 14 direct reports.

Invensys Climate Controls, Plain City, OH

An $800 million global manufacturer of HVAC and commercial refrigeration

controls.

Vice President of Finance - Global (Business Group CFO)

1998 to 2004

Reported to the Business Group's Global President and functionally reported

to the CFO of Invensys plc. Responsible for financial reporting of the

division throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

. Developed, with the Business President, the strategic direction of the

division which included internal growth, acquisitions and divestitures.

. Served as a board member setting direction for several business units in

Japan and China.

. Drove the business proposals and activities to relocate manufacturing

operations from the U.S. and Japan to Mexico and China which

significantly reduced both costs and manufacturing locations.

. Primary contact with external auditors; ensured compliance with UK GAAP.

Invensys Climate Controls VP of Finance continued

. Finance lead on the executive team to divest the entire Invensys Climate

Controls division. Developed the financial offering materials and

presented to both private equity investor groups and strategic buyers.

. Liaise with legal and external consultants to resolve critical

environmental and litigation matters.

Invensys (fka Siebe) Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI

A $600 million worldwide tier 1 manufacturer and supplier of fluid system

controls to the automotive industry.

Assistant Vice President of Finance

1997 to 1998

Reported to the CFO of Siebe Automotive and responsible for all financial

activities for North & South America, Asia and Australia.

. Drove annual budgets, GAAP compliance and cash management for the

consolidated business group.

. Provided financial and business guidance to divisional Controllers

worldwide.

. Assumed the additional role of Vice President of Finance for the North

American businesses.

Merkle-Korff Division of Jordan Industries, Rockford, IL

Jordan Industries a private equity company acquired Colman Motor Products

from Invensys/Siebe in April 1996.

Operations Manager

1996 to 1997

. Directed the development of new business opportunities and product

development for the Sales and Engineering Technical Center.

. Managed the integration of Colman Motor Products' administrative and

engineering activities and systems into those of Merkle-Korff while

reducing cost by 3% of Revenue.

. Completed the business integration ahead of schedule and was offered two

opportunities with Jordan Industries.

Colman Motor Products Division of Invensys, Rockford, IL

A manufacturer of sub-fractional horsepower motors and gear motors for a

variety of uses and industries.

Vice President and Controller

1991 to 1996

. Managed the accounting, budgeting, IT, credit and collections and other

financial functions. This included monthly reporting and commentary

packages to the parent corporation.

. Instrumental in the turn around of the company from an EBIT loss to a

profit return in excess of 10% in less than three years.

. Drove changes in manufacturing and inventory reporting which increased

productivity by more than 15% and reduced inventory by 10%.

. Crucial player in the successful sale of Colman Motor Products to Merkle-

Korff Industries.

Michael, Alan Lewis Company, Union, IL

A tier 1 supplier of interior trim components for the automotive industry.

Controller 1990

to 1991

. Directed accounting, cost analysis, budgets, accounts receivable, IT,

risk management, payroll and human resources.

. Coordinated the planning and bank financing for plant and equipment

expansion, which doubled the size of the business within a year.

Mirro/Foley division of Newell/Rubbermaid, Manitowoc, WI

Mirro/Foley a $220 million multi-plant manufacturer of aluminum

cookware and bakeware.

Manager Financial Planning &Analysis 1988 to 1990

Badger Meter, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

Various Financial Positions 1978 to 1988

EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

M.B.A. Marquette University. May 1984

B.B.A. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater June 1978

C.P.A. Wisconsin

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