John K. Sheppard

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Tampa, Florida 33629

(M) 813-***-****

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ABOUT

EXPERIENCE

Highly accomplished CEO with success igniting growth and leading turnarounds resulting in successful exits. Leveraging innovation and operational expertise in both small/mid cap ($50-$150 million) and large (+$2 billion), complex companies

-Successful growth turnaround and exit/sale of Ottlite Technologies

-Led the largest turnaround in Coca-Cola Company history as President

-Launched innovative Health & Wellness lighting platform that resulted in multiple patents and entry into all major USA Retailers in 180 days.

-Launched successful growth platforms resulting in accelerated Exits

-3 Successful IPOs and multiple turnarounds in diverse industries

-Extensive PE Operating Partner and Board of Directors experience

2016 – Present

OTTLITE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Tampa, FL

Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors

CEO of this technology enabled, lighting solutions Company. Completed turnaround and successful exit of this previous ‘importer of manufactured product’ to “health & wellness focused, branded technology leader”; 4x Revenue and 5x EBITDA through a focus on creating a national brand, new product innovation, new distribution channels, customer centric selling and supply chain.

2014 – 2016

C-LEVEL PARTNERS, LLC

Managing Partner/Chief Executive Officer

Consulting/Interim CEO for multiple private equity sponsored, leading consumer goods and B-B-C companies: SodaStream, FormFree Technologies; Sweet Leaf Tea (Catterton). Active Board of Directors of multiple PE portfolio companies.

2012 – 2014

ONEIDA & ANCHOR HOCKING

Columbus, OH

Chief Executive Officer, President, Board of Directors

CEO of this global leader ($500 million) in tabletop solutions; 2000 employees and worldwide operations. Strong retail, foodservice, and international presence.

Full responsibility for leading the integration of these 2 companies.

Year 1 synergies of over $15 million; +31% ahead of Plan.

Leveraged strong retailer relationships to drive exponential growth.

Results: Revenue growth at 3x Industry and 4x margin improvement.

Led successful IPO, Secondary Offering, doubled the value in Year 1.

2009 – 2011

ADVENT INTERNATIONAL

Boston, MA

Operating Partner

Worked with Investment Committee of this $30 billon global Private Equity firm on 16 investment opportunities and acquisitions; consulted with existing Advent portfolio companies on enhancing their performance and meeting strategic goals.

2006 – 2009

EMIGRANT CAPITAL PRIVATE EQUITY

New York, NY

Executive Partner and Chairman, interim CEO, Board of Directors

12/01 – 5/06

COTT CORPORATION (PRIMO)

Tampa, FL

(NYSE: COT, Now PRMW)

12/01 – 5/06

Chief Executive Officer, President, Board of Directors

Served as President and CEO of $1.8 billion corporation - world’s largest private label carbonated soft drink beverage company, with 3500 employees and 21 diverse operating plants located around the world. Successfully re-focused the organization on sustainable, organic growth via execution of a customer centric visionIncreased total sales to over $1.8 billion, an increase of $700 million in 5 years.

Improved profitability by 65% via channel focus, leveraging supply chain efficiencies, new business, product/package initiatives and global market expansion.

Increased market share for 16 consecutive quarters in highly competitive market

Improved operating efficiencies by 15%; asset utilization from 32% to 55%.

$19 million profit enhancement via consolidated global sourcing contracts and JV’s.

Re-aligned operational assets to maximize capacity by consolidating manufacturing centers and closing redundant warehouse operations.

Winner of Beverage Forum ‘Company of the Year.’

1981 – 2000

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

Atlanta, GA

1998 – 2000

President, Coca-Cola Europe / Vice President International

Full responsibility for $2 billion operating unit of The Coca-Cola Company comprised of 15 European countries, including long-range strategic planning, product management and development, marketing and strategic customer relationships.

Developed and implemented integrated consumer-based strategies to deliver aggressive growth in 15 European market representing $2 billion in revenue and over $500 million in operating profit.

Delivered over +20% incremental profit and significant volume growth over trend. 1998 growth catapulted the division into status of KO’s largest division.

1995 – 1998

President, Coca-Cola Central Europe / Vice President, International

Responsible for developing and growing company operations in 24 diverse countries representing a population of over 300 million.

Led the entire Company in volume and profit growth during the period and awarded the European Group Division of the Year each year and the prestigious Woodruff Cup for Best Division in The Coca-Cola Company.

1993 – 1995

VP Coca-Cola Central Europe Division /President Poland

Fastest growing market in Europe (+65% average volume growth & doubled net income).

Secured market share leadership of 1.6: 1 (versus a 1: 2.5 competitor position in 1991).

1990 – 1993

Chief Financial Officer, Coca-Cola Africa

1989 – 1990

Finance Director, Coca-Cola NW European Division

London, UK

Director of Business Development, Coca-Cola Enterprises

Atlanta, GA

Led all acquisitions and divestitures for Coca-Cola and CCE during the Company’s highest growth period.

Directly responsible for over $3.5 billion of acquisitions and Largest IPO ever (1990)

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (WITH HONORS)

MBA, Finance

BBA, Marketing

Harvard and Wharton CEO Boot Camps

Adjunct Professor - MBA Program: Foundations of Management; University of Tampa;

YPO And SIBF member

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