Bio

Proven leader with deep knowledge of strategic planning, corporate development, brand management, new product development and process implementation that delivers growth and sustained success. Two plus decades of experience in consumer electronics, weather instrumentation, ballistics science. sports and fitness gear and supporting apps and software. Grew up in the marketing side of the business - skilled in marketing, messaging, branding, sales and distribution. Also comfortable leading engineering and research and development functions - particularly in identifying risks and creating test and prototype strategies and defining minimum viable product. Law degree and three years of practice plus in-depth experience managing intellectual property portfolio including trademarks, patents and licensing. Strong accounting and financial analysis skills. Experienced leading Private Equity Backed enterprise including M&A business development and acquisition integration. Regionally recognized expert in Lean Manufacturing and Accounting. Focused and effective talent leader - NK is an eight-time Philly Top Workplace and Alix is frequently asked to speak on panels relating to talent management and development. Competencies: Strategy, marketing, brand development, pricing, sales, e-commerce, government contracting, new product conceptualization and design, supply chain management, corporate financial governance, financing, M&A, Lean manufacturing, process improvement, talent acquisition and development, facilities construction, contract negotiation, intellectual property management. Seeking: Board of Directors or Operating Executive opportunities where I can provide guidance and share my broad knowledge of private equity backed business and non-profit challenges.