Jerry Bechtold

Background

About Jerry Bechtold

About Performance-focused business leader and circular economy champion with a proven track record of consistently growing and transforming businesses to deliver increased enterprise value. With over 25 years of multi-site P&L management experience and a reputation for getting things done, I drive sustainable business growth while creating measurable environmental impact through innovative circular economy solutions. Transformational Leadership Expertise: Operations & Operational Excellence - Multi-faceted experience in fast-paced environments, start-ups and turn-arounds. Dynamic logistics network developer with a "never say never" development philosophy - always takes on the challenge with proven success Manufacturing Excellence - From build-to-order to high-speed manufacturing, specializing in Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing principles Financial Performance - Consistently improve top and bottom lines plus cash flow through strategic value creation Process Optimization - Expert in waste elimination, value selling, and business restructuring with a strong drive for results Global Experience - Private equity and international operations background My Mission: Transforming traditional linear business models into circular economy solutions that reduce waste, extend product lifecycles, and deliver exceptional enterprise value to stakeholders. Leadership Philosophy: As an innovator who enjoys accomplishing goals through teamwork and developing long-term partnerships with fellow highly motivated people, I believe that sustainable success comes from building genuine connections and collaborative excellence across all organizational levels. Innovation Focus: Risk taker up to the challenge of leading-edge wastewater development and PCR plastic exploration into industrial containers - pioneering sustainable solutions that transform waste streams into valuable resources.