CEO - Concrete

Candidate Introduction
This seasoned executive offers 25+ years of progressive leadership in construction, concrete, and AI-driven technology to optimize concrete application. He has held CEO and EVP roles across startups and multinationals, driving innovation, operational excellence, and major turnarounds.

Executive Profile:

• CEO of AI-based construction technology startup; drove 200% YoY revenue growth, closed pre-seed funding, secured technology licensing, launched a patented platform, and achieved 5% average cost savings and 12% CO2 reduction for clients.
• Promoted to General Manager of Aggregates and Ready-Mix operations; improved EBITDA from 25% to 34% and Return on Net Assets (RONA) from 35% to over 50% through vertical integration and predictive maintenance system deployment.
• Executive Vice President at a $5B U.S. construction leader; implemented enterprise-wide business management and health & safety systems, achieving a 78% reduction in injury frequency rate over 3 years and reducing turnover to below 10%.
• Pioneered machine learning applications for legal and business development teams, transforming data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Spearheaded integration of acquired operations, consolidating assets and realizing $20M in cost synergies in the Readymix business during their North American expansion.
• Standardized operations across 150+ manufacturing facilities, optimizing asset base and extending equipment life through strategic maintenance models.