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PETER C. HAINES

ad4uev@r.postjobfree.com 305-***-****

linkedin.com/in/peterchaines

SUMMARY

Peter is the founder of Horizon Growth LLC, a consulting firm that helps emerging and transitioning companies increase their value and growth. He leverages his 30+ years of C-Level experience in various industries and markets, working with private equity firms, family offices, private investors, and entrepreneurs. He has also been a Chapter Success Coach at BNI Global, the world's largest business networking and referral organization. His core competencies include operations, process improvement, new business development, restructuring and energetic leadership as well as Long-term Vision, and performance motivation. He is well known for his work in the fitness industry, where he transformed Cybex from a regional brand to a global leader, with distribution in 70 countries and revenues exceeding $100 million. He is a Malcolm Baldrige award finalist, a two-time finalist for Manufacturer of the Year in South Florida, and a trusted leader who twice defeated organized labor. He is passionate about empowering emerging companies to achieve operational excellence and strategic alignment, and to realize their full potential.

EXPERIENCE

Founder

www.horizongrowth.com January 2005 - Present, US, FL, Miami

• A Management Consulting firm focusing on operational improvement for a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, private equity firms, Family Offices and private investors providing expertise in operations, growth, positioning, new product launch, strategic alliances, and distribution channel development.

• Client profiles include Private Equity Firms, Entrepreneurs, Family Offices / Family Businesses, Private investors.

• The company has served more than 50 clients including: Logistics in the medical diagnostic field, home furnishings, special events, aviation services, legal services, graphic communications, automotive, cremation products and services, specialty retail, water filtration, quick service restaurants, the marine industry, fitness, fashion, golf and product development. The common element is a commitment to growth.

• Recognized for strengths in Customer Relations, and market share development.

• Bottom-line oriented with a consistent focus on EBITDA growth and performance

• Achieved #1 rating in customer service in $4 billion fitness equipment market. Leadership affiliations

• MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida (Chairman in 2016 and 2010)

• Board of Trustees and Vice Chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

• Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and World Presidents Organization (WPO), YPO Gold Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

• Business Lecturer MIT/Sloan, MIT Enterprise Forum, University of Miami, Bryant College, Jacksonville University

• Investment Banking Conferences including Hambrecht & Quist and BancBoston/Robertson Stephens. Examples of client success stories include the following:

• Kimre, Inc. (www.kimre.com) In 2020, Horizon Growth client company Kimre, Inc asked Peter to join the company full time to assume the role of President and conduct a financial and cultural turnaround. After skillfully guiding the company through the pandemic he was promoted to President & CEO and was asked to join The Board.

• His work was completed in April 2023 after completing the cultural and financial turnaround increasing average monthly revenue by 50% over this three-year period and delivering 13% Year-over-Year growth. The position is now held by a family member.

• REMETRONIX (www.remetronix.com)

• Served as Chief Restructuring Officer at Headquarters in Port St. Lucie, FL

• Performed a comprehensive evaluation of operations and identified several key opportunities for improvement.

• Retained by the client to manage the implementation of initiatives to increase margins, reduce expense, increase profits and maximize working capital.

• Spartan Race (www.spartanrace.com)

• Built network of Race Managers to compliment Digital Marketing with "Feet on the Street" to sell 2013 and assisted with management of 300% growth.

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• Coached and Managed Regional Managers, who manage Race Managers

• Built Sponsorship plan and budget for 2013.

• Helped and guided The International Team managing Licensees in eight countries.

• Tui Lifestyle

• Facilitated the company's first Strategic Plan and budget including Vision, Mission and Fundamental Objective resulting in revenue growth in excess of 300%

• Published Executive Summary for communication with Private Equity firms.

• Sourced and hired several key positions including CFO, File Master, Director of Logistics

• Reduced turnover from 100% to less than 10%

• Created, implemented policies and procedures to deliver-as-promised on short notice. Assisted in the sale of the company and a successful exit for the founder.

• For a client in the Fashion Industry

• facilitated the creation of a growth plan that resulted in doubling of sales two years straight and the opening of flagship stores Europe and placement with major retailers delivering multi-million-dollar sales increases.

• Guided the founders through an evaluation of growth capital, both debt and equity.

• For a client in the Marine Industry

• led a turnaround as Acting COO reversing a several year decline in revenues that resulted record growth in excess of 20% and returned this 65-year-old firm to profitability.

• For a Product Development group

• created the distribution strategy and launched a biodegradable cremation urn.

• Identified and facilitated licensing relationships for a patented exercise device.

• For a distributor of metal products

• facilitated the creation and implementation of a new division, resulting in significant new gross profit of over $1/2 million and penetration of a new channel of distribution.

Show Director

The Super Show, the largest Sports Products Show in the world January 2002 - December 2005,

• Premiered the International Sports Product Experience, a series of events dedicated to the growth of the sports product industry. This ambitious program featured 40 hours of research presented by such prestigious firms as MIT, Stanford University, McKinsey Research, and many others.

President & Chief Executive Officer

CYBEX INTERNATIONAL, INC January 1981 - December 2000, US, MA, Boston

• Grew revenues from under $1 million to more than $130 million, including five acquisitions and product line expansions.

• Built the business from a regional brand to a worldwide market leader with distribution in 70 countries.

• Recognized as a Malcolm Baldrige Award finalist.

• As Cybex's senior executive, focused on promoting a clear, company-wide vision with strategic mission and goals. Motivated and led a key management team that consisted of vice presidents and directors of manufacturing, human resources, engineering/product development, finance, marketing, sales and customer service. Achieved the following:

• Delivered Compounded Annual Growth of 30% for ten years straight.

• Maintained consistent profitability as EBITDA exceeded 10% of sales for each year.

• Achieved Industry Rating #1 in Customer Service for seven of eight years in the $4 billion fitness equipment industry.

• Maintained a profit-centered, non-unionized workforce, twice defeating Teamsters.

• Pioneered the concept and spearheaded the development of Cybex University, a non-conventional dealer meeting and educationally based event which provided a forum for the exchange of ideas, new marketing programs, and presentations by industry equipment and fitness experts. This global and annual event attracted as many as 450 dealers and distributors worldwide.

Lecture/Speaking Engagements

• MIT, Sloan, University of Miami, Babson College, Jacksonville University Professional and Personal Development:

• Wharton Presidents' Seminar, University of Pennsylvania

• Deming Quality Seminars

• MIT Series on Technology and the Corporation and Sloan ERP Workshop

• U.S. Coast Guard Masters License, 100 Ton

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