Robert Block

Global Head, Program Management Office

Honeywell

Jan 2021 - Current (4 years 11 months)

I was recruited into Honeywell at a time of transition. Two roles were combined for me to act as the Global Leader for developing, integrating and deploying technology and large-scale solutions to drive revenue growth for Honeywell Building Technologies. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, Honeywell Building Technologies’ products, software, and technologies are in more than 10 million buildings worldwide helping customers control their comfort, security, and energy use, with technologies ranging from environmental and building controls to security and fire alarm systems and smart grid solutions. I am fully responsible for the world-wide delivery of complex hardware, software, platforms, SaaS and cloud-based solutions across the Honeywell busi

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Vice President, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations

California Innovations

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (4 years)

California Innovations is a world-wide market leader in soft sided coolers and insulated products including the Arctic Zone, Titan and Columbia brands. I was approached by California Innovations for immediate guidance and support in on-shoring activities. I joined CI as a member of the company's senior management team to directly support the COO, CFO and President/CEO. In this role, I provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to all engineering and manufacturing operations including R&D, vendor strategy, product development, and product marketing. • Provide leadership, training and execution plans for manufacturing, process engineering, sourcing, strategic planning, product development, innovation strategy, M&A and vision/missio

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Senior Vice President, Product Development - Operations

Kids2

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (4 years)

I was recruited into Kids2 to be the Divisional President/General Manager for several major durable consumer goods business units. Kids2 has received numerous corporate awards and accolades, including being a “Top 100 Private Corporation in Georgia”, a “Fastest Growing Company”, a “Best Place to Work in Atlanta” for two consecutive years and, most recently, one of the “Coolest Places to Work in Atlanta”. Kids II has a 40-year history of developing industry-changing innovations. Through its brands, Kids2 is a powerhouse of creativity, diversity and innovation, uniquely matching the individual needs of every parent and baby. As a DVP, I provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to Global Product Management and Produc

Sr. Vice President of Engineering and Program Management

SharkNinja

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (2 years)

I joined SharkNinja (Euro-Pro) following the completion of my work at Takata. SharkNinja is a fast-growing designer and manufacturer of sophisticated and innovative CPG consumer appliances and electronics. SharkNinja has been named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the “fastest-growing private companies in America” 3 consecutive years! The SharkNinja President desired a skilled executive for a temporary assignment to define the strategies for a world-class innovation machine to take this dynamic company to the next level. I reported directly to the president and led product development, engineering, software & electrical, industrial design and program management, aligning our global network of skilled product design and manufacturing p

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Vice President Global Business Development

TK Holdings The Takata Corporation

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (1 year)

At the beginning of 2012, Takata was undergoing global restructuring of it's business units. They needed to contract a skilled executive to define the growth strategy and manage a very high profile brand in their durable CPG consumer products business. My reputation in the industry led Takata to name me the General Manager of the Child Safety Seat business and tasked with doubling revenue. I led the global sales, brand marketing, new business development, operations, engineering, R&D, quality, procurement and all P&L elements necessary to drive growth in a turnaround situation under a 1 year contract. • I developed the full business plan for this complex global consumer products business with all manufacturing, sourcing, staffing, pric

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President and Chief Operating Officer

Shilo Partners LLC

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (6 years)

Shilo Partners is a management consulting firm which works with clients to achieve rapid and sustained improvements in shareholder value. Recognized as an outstanding partner in the areas of Innovation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations. I provide executive advisement services to CEOs and C-Suite leaders in the Automotive, Industrial, Chemical and Consumer Products industries. If you need help with problem solving, product roadmap, supply chain, on-shoring, innovation strategy, intellectual property, factory start-up, project management, process improvement, operational excellence or developing world-class products, Shilo Partners is your solution.

Global Vice President | R&D, Engineering, Design

Newell Brands

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 (4 years)

In 2009, I switched industries from Automotive to CPG Consumer Products, relocating to Atlanta. I have always had a passion for the customer and could leverage my skills in global product development and leadership into the juvenile products business at Newell. As VP of Global Research, Design & Technology, I directly led all engineering, research, industrial design & ideation, Six Sigma, intellectual property, program management and technical services across 5 global R&D centers in the US, Japan, Germany and China. Working closely in collaboration with marketing and consumer insights, I defined and executed the global innovation strategy and all elements of new product development. Member of Executive S&OP leadership to drive improved

Vice President, General Manager

Joyson Safety Systems

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (2 years)

In 2007, KSS was sold to its’ second private equity owner, Crestview Partners, and a new CEO was named. The company started down a few new directions. To reinvigorate the innovation plan, I was asked to take on the role of Chief Technical Officer and lead the Corporate Technology Council. I leveraged core technologies in multiple business units and drove technology across the businesses. I directly led all internal technical services, design, laboratories and product and system engineering functions. Developed and drove corporate Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) initiative. As the automotive industry was heading into a downturn in 2008, I was asked to look at new sources of revenue for KSS. I created a new profit center/business unit to

Vice President, Engineering, Operations

Joyson Safety Systems

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (2 years)

In late 2007, Key Safety Systems spun off the inflator and energetics business as a separate business unit to create greater focus on improving the operations and ensuring a successful launch of a critical new technology. I was asked to manage this business through its’ transformation. I led the Operations Management, Manufacturing, Product Development Engineering and all associated P&L functions for Lean manufacturing and engineering centers in Florida, Mexico, Italy and China. Drove factory efficiency through TPS, LEAN and Six Sigma for multiple assembly and chemical processing facilities. Part of the expansion included launching a new wholly owned factory in China. I was intimately involved in all aspects of government interface, fac

Vice President, Global Engineering

Joyson Safety Systems

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007 (5 years)

I was promoted to Vice President of Engineering in May of 2003 when Breed Technologies, Inc. was purchased by the private equity Carlyle Management Group. I led all global product research, product development and new product launch for 4 engineering centers in the US, Europe and Asia. I was responsible for Product Engineering, R&D, Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Program Management, System Engineering, Test Labs and Prototyping. There were over 300 technical staff in my organization under a global budget of $30M+. I managed the long and short range strategic innovation plans for the company and all intellectual property. I was the spokesperson to industry and trade media events for presenting the company’s products, technology and str

Director of Global R&D

Joyson Safety Systems

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 (3 years)

I was heavily recruited by Breed Technologies at the end of 2000 to reinvigorate their stalled advanced development program. I started at Breed in January of 2001 as Director of Global Engineering with responsibility over all airbag R&D and Core Engineering activities, to service OEM customers in all regions. As the Global Director of Advanced Development, I was responsible for creating and administering the company’s short and long term strategic technology plans and for the company’s patent strategy and portfolio administration. I was the company’s main technical representative for all new technology and frequently traveled to all global OEM customers in North America, Europe and Asia to present and discuss new product developments and

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Senior Sales & Program Manager

Federal Mogul

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001 (4 years)

In 1998, I switched industries to work in lighting. Originally Cooper Lighting, the business was purchased by Federal-Mogul. As the Senior Sales & Program Manager for Federal-Mogul, I was responsible for both Commercial Engagement and Program Management for all of the Federal-Mogul Lighting Division’s DaimlerChrysler Jeep/Truck business (over 25% of the total divisional revenue). I led all facets of product development and launch for five manufacturing locations in North America. I was responsible for all commercial efforts, product costing and recovery, program budgets, program timing, warranty, tooling, and engineering design and performance. I was the main interface between all Federal-Mogul functions and the OEM customer assembly

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Manager, Engineering

TRW

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998 (2 years)

Reporting to the Executive Director of Engineering, I led value analysis and product planning at all TRW North American manufacturing and engineering divisions. I led a department to identify, develop, track, and implement engineering and manufacturing projects across multiple disciplines. I would conduct monthly reviews of divisional status with executive management. I coordinated and led the necessary hands-on training seminars and workshops to TRW employees, engineers, and managers.

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Group Leader, Applications Engineering

TRW

Jan 1993 - Dec 1997 (5 years)

Following completion of the Arizona plant startups for TRW, I became Group Leader of Applications Engineering. I was instrumental in developing the department and setting direction, budget, tone, procedures, policies and strategy. I provided technical leadership, mentoring and direction to my team of engineers. I was the new product launch coordinator responsible for successful new product launches for all products manufactured at the site. I was direct liaison to domestic and international OEMs. I was responsible for all global regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance. A new technology product was being developed by the research group in Michigan and I was selected to lead the commercialization efforts in late 1996. In early 199

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Project Manager

TRW

Jan 1992 - Dec 1993 (2 years)

In early 1992, I was promoted within TRW and transferred to Arizona to be part of an elite Project Team working on the design, construction and startup of their first large scale passenger inflator propellant and energetics operations. I handled all phases of process design, equipment specification and procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and system integration for this large chemical manufacturing site. I was responsible to oversee final construction, process improvements and startup. • Brought in as a technical expert to successfully complete the design and start-up of a unique, state-of-the-art chemical recovery facility. • Completed the design, construction and startup of a new plant expansion to double plant capacity in nine months

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Senior Development Engineer

TRW

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992 (3 years)

As a Development Chemical Engineer, I was hired into TRW’s “Skunk Works” research lab to design and safely evaluate new production processes for every phase of airbag propellant and energetics manufacture. This was at the initial steep growth in the installation of airbags in vehicles. In order to support the immense growth, a new, safe, high volume chemical process needed to be developed and scaled up. This was an incredibly fast paced and tight schedule development with 18 hour days involved to test out the process. I led design and evaluation of equipment, processes, controls and instrumentation for including all required vendor interface. I led a team of engineers and technicians for several key stages in the process. I successful

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