Henry Haitz

Background

About Henry Haitz

Leading Sustainable Growth and Mission Advancement Through Innovation, Operational Excellence, and Stakeholder Engagement. A growth strategist and P&L owner, my expertise is transforming companies and organizations for optimal performance and profitability. Unique experience with community/public policy issues in the media industry and served on industry as well as non-profit boards developing meaningful alliances and advancing missions. Throughout my career, I have transformed and led efficient, high-margin business units from entrepreneurial ventures to mid-sized divisions of large public companies. I also have a lengthy history of recruiting and retaining peak performers and creating cultures that empower teams to think big and envision great ideas that yield results. Thoroughly tested in multiple markets and with diverse executive teams, my well-rounded background encompasses leading through high-growth, recession, industry disruption, ambiguity, rapidly changing technology, and unique challenges such as the Covid pandemic. DEI champion and lifelong learner in organizational development and performance improvement. I am known for astute grasp of both data and people across all functional lines (finance, product, sales, marketing, advertising, research, manufacturing, distribution, technology, legal, HR, and community relations). As President of a $90M division, maintained industry-leading 30%+ profit margins and led product innovations, pricing strategies, and cost-saving measures. As Group President, increased profit 12.7% and delivered seven consecutive quarters of profit growth and company’s customer base expanded for the first time in three years. As President of a $38M division, generated 22% profit increase. As Board Member of United Way and Community Advisory Chair of Knight Foundation participated in local efforts to create a new homeless transition center. As Board Executive Committee Member for 260-bed acute care hospital negotiated with physician groups and potential merger candidates; involved with CEO search, name change and fundraising.