Barry Wilson

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About Barry Wilson

Senior executive with deep experience leading private equity–backed acquisitions, integrations, and multi-unit automotive operations. Offering over 30 years of automotive industry leadership and 20 years of expertise in enterprise IT systems, networking, and telecommunications, I bring a unique combination of operational rigor, technical depth, and execution discipline.Proven track record in end-to-end acquisition support, including due diligence, negotiations, post-close integration, systems standardization, and operational optimization. Highly skilled in P&L ownership, budgeting, warranty and risk management, KPI-driven performance management, and building scalable processes across growing platforms.Recognized for partnering effectively with private equity sponsors, executive leadership teams, and field operators to drive EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and operational consistency. Known for decisive, accountable leadership and the ability to lead teams through rapid change while maintaining performance and cultural alignment.Grounded in a Computer Science foundation in systems networking and telecommunications from Henkels and McCoy, I excel in fast-paced, transaction-driven environments where execution, transparency, and value creation are critical.