Gordon M. Simpson

 


Introduction


• A professional executive with sales, marketing and merchandising experience combined with general management training and experience.
 
• Possess strengths in communication skills, motivational leadership and consistent profit contribution through sales growth and cost control.


Executive and Management Experience


• Recently retired (June 2010) President of a $75 million consumer goods company. Directed all strategic planning initiatives and full profit & loss responsibility. Halted a 2 year decline in sales and grew revenue. Recruited an excellent executive Management Team which rapidly developed an alternative to an out-dated business model. Increased domestic (Canada) revenues from 15% of North American sales to 23%.

• Purchased a US based furniture manufacturing company of 137 employees in 1999. Despite operating in a declining industry increased sales at this company at an annual average increase of 37% and profit 142%. Maintained “on time” delivery of quality products. Strong belief in people, strategies and execution with a focus on results. Sold the company in 2006.


Board of Directors and Advisory Experience


• Board Member of the Direct Sellers Association

• Board Member of Chateau Royal

• Advisory member to Green Circle Salons and Massilly Inc.


Education

• B. Ed., McGill University, Montreal, Canada

• B.A. , Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

 
 
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