Brian Chipman

193 Schneller Drive

Baden, ON N3A2K9

519-634-9817
brianchipman@rogers.com

Objective: A seasoned result-orientated professional with vast knowledge in Business Management now looking for a position of General Manager or similar position to utilize my experience and knowledge. Qualification Summary: More than 10 years international experience of the management field with extensive knowledge of operations, manufacturing, sales, engineering and supply chain management. These are my Core Competencies: y y y y y y Exceptional managerial skills Outstanding leadership skills Excellent time management and multi tasking skills First-rate communication skills Great presentation and organization skills Result driven

Professional Experience: GFI Control Systems & IMPCO Ecotrans Technologies From August 2009 to December 2010 Managing Director Worked on the position of a general manager in a vertically integrated niche business serving Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, aftermarket, industrial and military markets with the following responsibilities and duties: with ten direct reports responsible for the overall management of the employees and daily operations of the company, supervised all department managers and their work, responsible for implementing new strategies and plans in the company, responsible for hiring new people, established organizational objectives and goals for all departments. Key Achievements: y y y y y y y y y y y y y Negotiated Distribution Agreement and aftermarket channel exclusivity with major customer to allow direct access to Dealer network for Truck Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Established first OEM customer for Truck APU Launched US Military Truck APU development agreement Negotiated LOI and distribution agreement with key Dealer network for Rail APU Successfully negotiated warranty settlement from $1.2M to $500K Reduced overall warranty from 4.2% to 3.5% Finalized North America distribution and supply agreement for battery based cooling System for Truck market Secured new OE automotive component business within North America and Europe Overseen development of integrated CNG Tank Valve Regulator for OE and Tier 1 Automotive market to launch in India in 2011 Overseen knock down CNG regulator development and supply agreement for key customer in Indian market Overseen development of Electronic Regulator for automotive applications Introduced 7 new Industrial mobile and Stationary LPG platforms Renovated facility into world class operation

Reached planned profitability by Q3 2010 and improved Sales revenue from $30M in 2010 to $50M projected in 2011

Teleflex GFI Control Systems North America From June 2007 to July 2009 Vice President and General Manager Teleflex GFI North America As VP & GM my responsibilities and duties included: responsible for the overall management of daily operations for both Ecotrans Technologies and GFI Control Systems. Responsible for the employees of the company, supervised all department managers and their work, responsible for implementing new strategies and plans in the company, responsible for hiring new people as well as establishing organizational objectives and goals for all departments. Key Achievements: y y y y y y y y Key team member in divesting Teleflex GFI Control Systems and Ecotrans Technologies Met SOP target for new Rail low profile APU Mitigated 857K Euro charge back from GFI automotive customer Resolved $2.1M in GFI warranty for GFI truck and bus customer Reduced overall warranty from 5% t0 4.2% Improved GFI machining and test capacity to meet customer demand Resolved major warranty field recall in industrial business segment Improved communications through implementing company news letter and progress reporting

Teleflex Power Systems From 2006 to 2007 Vice President of Operations Responsibilities and duties include overall management of the employees and daily activities across Teleflex Power Systems business units for quality, warranty, manufacturing, production, purchasing and strategic sourcing. Key Achievements: y y y y Transitioned Ecotrans Truck and Rail APU businesss from Sault Saint Marie to Kitchener Introduced KPIs and progress reporting across business units Implemented employee recognition program Implemented Sales and Operations process for GFI and Ecotrans

Teleflex GFI Control Systems Europe From 2005 to 2006 Acting General Manager and Director Global Purchasing and Supplier Management While located in Europe worked on the position of interim general manager with the following responsibilities and duties: responsible for the overall management of the employees and daily operations of the company, supervised all department managers and their work. Responsible for implementing new strategies and plans in the company, responsible for hiring new people, established organizational objectives and goals for all departments. Key Achievements: y Established company goals, objectives and KPIs y Established Sales and Operations process y Stabilized work force

Teleflex Energy Systems From 2004 to 2005 Director Global Purchasing and Supplier Management Responsibilities and duties include overseeing SCM, materials, SQE, warranty and vital member of the Teleflex Global Sourcing Council. Lead the supply chain improvement efforts at the Vancouverbased Business Units, as well as overseeing the balance of the Energy Systems Supply Chain divisions to ensure consistency, collaboration, and acceleration of quality improvement and cost reduction strategies. Key Achievements: y y y y y Achieved cost reduction of $1.44M and exceeded target by $250K Implemented inventory reduction plan and increased inventory from 6 to 10 turns Developed standard metrics for SQE, Strategic Sourcing and Operational Purchasing Implemented Sales and Operations process Successfully led several global sourcing initiatives (i.e. harnesses, castings, PCBAs)

Teleflex Energy Systems From April 2004 to July 2004 Director of Supply Chain Management Responsibilities and duties include overseeing SCM, materials, SQE, warranty for Teleflex Key Achievements: y y Reduced critical shortages by 91% Established centralized, commodity focused SCM Teams and instituted Strategic Sourcing, methodologies, processes and procedures Canada.

Motor Coach Industries Director of Supply Chain Management October 2003 to April 2004

Responsible for overseeing SQE, Strategic Sourcing & Operations purchasing for production and service parts for Canadian and USA based operations Director of Purchasing Director of Materials Procurement Manager Professional Skills: y y y Proficient Knowledge of MS Office applications Excellent negotiation skills Languages Known: English 2001 1999 1997

Education and Training: y y Succession Planning HRPA of Guelph Leadership Training Express Employment Top 10 Leadership Mistakes 2010 2010

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Teleflex Negotiations Skills Training APICS, Introduction to Six Sigma APICS Instructor - Basics of Supply Chain Management RRCC APICS Instructor - Train the Trainer APICS Train the Trainer Negotiations Training AT Kearney Strategic Sourcing Training AT Kearney Lean Manufacturing Training MCI Effective Negotiating and Influencing (Paul Wineman) Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Professionals(Fred Pryor) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Manage Multiple Projects, Deadlines & Achieve Objectives (Fred Pryor) Lucas/CSC Taskforce Training Lucas/CSC Strategic Sourcing Training Lucas/CSC Supplies Redesign Introductory Training Oliver Wight Re-Engineering the Purchasing Environment MCI Effective Negotiations

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Additional interests and affiliations: y y y y Exercise Racquetball Yoga Achieved Black belt in Tae Kwon do 2002

References supplied upon request