Patrick FitzGerald

• Plant relocation and restructuring. • Cost Controlling and Financial Reporting. • Production Reporting and SAP Training. • Supply Chain and Inventory Management.

• Lead the finance and operational strategy for the US arm a leading Swiss manufacturer of premium cigars and tobacco products. • Financial Reporting and Controlling • Financial Planning & Analysis • Developed pricing models • Logistics and Corporate Administration • Inventory Management

• Lead finance and accounting operations of $20 million US subsidiary of a leading German housewares manufacturer. Partner with CEO to implement strategic objectives. • Financial Reporting and Controlling. • Develop and monitor internal controls and standard operating processes. • Financial Planning & Analysis. • Corporate Management and Administration. • Managed merger and integration of five brands, including roll-up of sales offices and distribution operations.

• Led finance and operations activities of US-sales/distribution branch. • Financial Management. • Operations Management: developed supply chain and distribution channels; inventory management. • Managed opening of retail flagship, including site selection, lease negotiation, build-out, and floor/inventory management. • Strategic Management/Brand Strategy.

• Structuring and underwriting of senior debt and alternative financing for a broad base of companies in the retailing, media/telecommunications, consumer services, diversified manufacturing, and forest products industries.

Finance, Accounting, German