Global Business Development & Product Strategy Leader
I am a strategic leader who bridges the gap between complex engineering systems and commercial growth. With over 30 years of experience in industrial automation, my career has been defined by a unique progression from hands-on service engineering to high-level product and business development leadership.
The Engineering Foundation
Toolmasters Technologies 1993–2001
Began with a rigorous five-year European-style apprenticeship spanning mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. The first year focused on machine shop precision engineering and core mechanics, followed by four years mastering electrical and electronics fabrication, PLC and VFD programming, and control cabinet assembly. Transitioned from manufacturing into project management, service, and global commissioning with extensive international travel across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Engis UK Ltd 2002–2003 Product / Project Manager
Oversaw complete lifecycles from design to installation and aftermarket support. Translated complex customer requirements into precise quotations to accelerate approvals and improve on-time delivery.
Technical Operations and Field Leadership 2004–2013
FANUC UK — Field Service Engineer 2004–2009
Diagnosed, tuned, and optimized onsite CNC and servo systems, directly restoring uptime and driving machine performance for key industrial customers.
FANUC UK — Service Manager / Supervisor 2009–2013 Led a £35M+ service organization. Acted as the crucial bridge between field operations and global headquarters during major corporate integrations, standardizing processes to stabilize service delivery and protect customer retention.
Scaling Markets and Business Development 2014–2021
FANUC America Corporation — Manager, Business Development – CNC Education (2014–2020): Scaled an early-stage education initiative year over year. Built a national network of 10+ value-added reseller partners and created a $1M+ annual recurring revenue stream by packaging technologies for over 300 institutions.
FANUC America Corporation — Regional Sales Manager 2020–2021 Directed a team of district sales managers to scale revenue past $30M, delivering 15% YoY growth. Captured 20+ new strategic accounts in mature markets through total cost of ownership (TCO) value positioning and disciplined account planning.
Product Governance and Global Strategy 2021–Present
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies — Director, Global Product Marketing 2021–2024
Managed an $80M+ global robotics portfolio, owning roadmap prioritization, value-based pricing, and lifecycle management. Built global GTM strategies that supported 15+ launches, influenced a $200M+ pipeline, contributed to 15% YoY growth, and boosted on-time roadmap delivery from 30% to 70%.
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies — Global Business Development Leader 2024–Present
Spearheaded the transition from transactional sales to long-term strategic enterprise partnerships. Increased strategic-program penetration by 15%, launched emerging robotics capabilities via qualified partner opportunities, and reduced contracting decision cycles.
My commitment to excellence is grounded in a strong educational background:
M.Eng., Engineering Management (In Progress) | University of Colorado Boulder.
Strategic Leadership Program | Wisconsin School of Business.
HNC, Electrical/Electronic Engineering | Uxbridge Technical College.