COO, SVP Business & Product Development

John P. Wagner

** ******* ****, ******** *****, IL 60047 • 970-***-**** • **********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wagner-2699a33/

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE recognized for developing “best in class” products, innovation, and strategy, creating attractive business opportunities in global markets by addressing the VOC (voice of customer), implementing novel product solutions and delivering unprecedented gains in revenue and profitability, while leveraging an agile and diverse skillset with an emphasis on portfolio expansion, market development, and sales management.

• Revenue Growth - Expanded a product portfolio and opened new strategic customer engagements in 3 years delivering revenue growth from $150M to $320M

• P&L Management - Originated and operated a $200M P&L mobile technology platform business with global market growth (including Tier 1 OEM adoption)

• Product Development - Created the commercial application for breakthrough technologies in multiple diverse markets from initial concepts through definition of the complete product specification, profiling target customers and market traction plans

• Business Optimization - Reengineered an undervalued organic business with sustainable profitable revenue growth

(to $25M in 4 years) then managed the M&A divesture of the assets for the parent company Leadership based on a hybrid of strategic, transformation and transactional models, creating inspired collaborative teams through effective alignment, problem solving, fostering an environment of opportunity, establishing clear and measurable objectives, and recognizing the value of individual contributions Key competencies

• Product Line Management

• Business Development and

Customer Engagement

• Product Development

(Engineering, R&D)

• Marketing (Brand Development)

• P&L & Budget Management

• Global Operations & Partnerships

(Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific)

• Strategic Planning & Alliances

• Intellectual Property Creation &

Portfolio Management

• Business Transformation

• Competitive Insights & Analytics

• New Product Introduction &

Launch

• M&A, Capital & Investment

• Segments include: Consumer

Electronics, Renewable Energy,

Power Conversion, Nano

Technology, Environmental

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – A career of building diverse, profitable, innovative businesses Purify Fuel, Chicago IL

SVP Product Line Management & CTO 2019 - Present

Joined this early stage business founded on novel nano technology in petrochemical applications, to build a high-performance product organization (Science, Professional Services, and Product Line Management Group), define the process flow from concept to commercial deployment, and lead strategic growth into new vertical and international applications.

• Changed the structure and coordination of product management and science teams to optimize performance in product validation, field trials, knowledge library, and promotional materials to immediately expand the product offering, and promote a clean diesel fuel additive where increased engine power, reduced emissions, improved fuel consumption is valued - serving a

$750B market opportunity

• Rebuilt the Proof of Performance (PoP) program for in-situ customer field evaluation of the nanO2 value proposition

• In 3 months Issued five science/technology white papers and product information sheets to educate channel partners and end customers on the feature, function, benefits offered by Purify Fuel

• Administered prosecution of the initial company patent Innovative executive building businesses, product opportunities and market growth in addition to delivering profitable revenue Stonecroft Capital, Chicago IL

Managing Director and Group Leader – Environmental and Safety Group 2019 - Present Building the Environmental market segment for a unique premier middle-market investment bank providing strategy, capital and transaction advisory services in support of client growth and liquidity. Current confidential engagements include electrochemistry- based water treatment, chemical free sanitization/disinfection solutions (i.e., aqueous ozone), and platform companies in the Environmental and Safety markets.

Advanced Diamond Technologies, Romeoville, IL

Vice President Business Development / GM 2011 – 2019 Built the commercial strategy and outreach for a dynamic and novel nano science and technology business in Electronics, BIO- science, and Water Treatment applications generating a growth revenue pipeline of $15M. Originated global customer engagements, developed the business vision / outlook / plan, and go to market strategy for a diverse product portfolio. AMPT LLC, Fort Collins, CO

Principal – Business Development 2007 – 2011

In 3 years delivered a 300MW revenue pipeline (valued at ~ $45M), then led business development, market outreach, and product positioning of the start-up company focused on an advanced power conversion solution for the Renewable Energy power market. Authored product strategy and completed market research (VOC) to identify opportunities in the power delivery system of solar power applications. Presented at multiple conferences and introduced the company through social media IKOR, Fort Collins, CO

President 2001 – 2007

In four-year period, rebuilt an underperforming organic power conversion business concept into a fully autonomous $25M+ profit center (generating unprecedented gross margin). Developed the culture for highly efficient business development, R&D, finance, and operations. Established strategic relationships with key offshore manufacturing partners. Successfully completed M&A process resulting in the divesture of the business.

VISIONTEK LLC, Gurnee, IL

Vice President – Product Development

Managed the definition and growth of the PC product lines, delivering over $150M of new segment revenue. Published “DRAM State of the Union” and Technology Roadmap presentations with speaking engagements at over 40 customer events, and seminars. MOTOROLA, Schaumburg, IL

Group Manager – GSM Data Business Unit

Introduced a new multi-million-dollar wireless data communications business unit, within the Mobile Computing Products Division. ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, Austin, TX

Corporate Strategic Marketing Manager – Mobile Computing Created and presented the original AMD Mobile Computing corporate strategy and business plans for the $2B product markets. ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS, Buffalo Grove, IL

Senior Product Line Manager – Professional Mobile Computing Created and developed over 18 professional mobile computing product platforms, and managed the $200M P&L. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Illinois State University Bachelor of Science, Applied Computer Science University of Wisconsin-Madison Professional Development Certificate: Battery Selection in Product Design ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

BOD Member - Catapult Engineering, Citadel Group Companies 6 - US Patents issued – 2 new patents and PCT filings in process Former Illinois Licensed EMT-A

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