Gary Herman, MBA, ICD.D

I am a results-driven, strategic, relationship-focused Executive/Consultant with 35+ years of experience in industry and public sector organizations. Recognized as an exceptional leader, who drives a positive, customer-focused corporate culture and easily connects at all levels. I am also a seasoned Board Director, a MacKay CEO Forums Chair and an Advisor to STS Capital Partners. As a Senior Executive, I have experience in a Public Crown Agency and multiple manufacturing industries up to $400M+ in revenues including construction, auto parts, railway trackwork, agricultural equipment, steelmaking, and large capital projects for mining, oil and gas, automotive, construction, aerospace, pulp & paper, marine and clean energy sectors. My proven expertise lies in leadership development, strategic planning, and operations and facilities management. I’m known as a strong leader who can build teams and successfully motivate and lead an organization. My unique background starting in skilled trades combined with a business education including an MBA and ICD.D, sets me apart from other senior leaders as I truly understand the manufacturing world from top to bottom. These experiences combined with my lead-by-example approach enable me to consult on all aspects of the business process, from strategic planning with Boards and CEOs to operations excellence. To my clients I bring 35+ years of experience in a variety of roles including CEO, COO / EVP / VP Operations / Engineering / Procurement/Supply Chain in high growth and established companies. Specialties: Board experience, public sector CEO, private sector CEO and executive leadership in multi-facility union and union-free environments, strategic planning, construction, automation & robotics, lean manufacturing, tooling and capital equipment, union contract negotiation, engineering & supply chain management, sales & marketing, and project management.