Kenneth Riehl

Background

About Kenneth Riehl

I am currently exploring new opportunities where I could lead long-term increased sales growth and develop substantial new business and revenue. As an executive and partner of the Vickers-Warnick group of companies, I was instrumental in leading the corporation through changing business climates resulting in a steadily growing, profitable, and diverse industrial distribution company. Below are highlights from my background that demonstrate the depth and diversity of my executive leadership talents; Purchased two industrial distribution companies to expand operations and obtain exclusive rights to specific product lines in Ontario and Western New York. Established full service branch locations in Waterloo and Mississauga serving clients needs from expediting to product selection and application. Identified, acquired, and assimilated a specialty manufacturer to extended product lines. Managed the capital construction and operation of a sq/ft manufacturing facility added to an existing sq/ft head office. Secured exclusive distribution rights for high-end industrial products in key markets in Ontario and the U.S. Developed in-house capacity for sophisticated product R&D that leveraged our manufacturing strengths and distributor rights for value-added solutions for industrial applications. Increased corporate exposure through active board participation in major industrial associations. Steered a complex multi-entity company through periods of economic growth and downturn, providing a pragmatic understanding of the best practices utilized in organizational right-sizing. Specialties: Strategic & Tactical Planning, Sales & Marketing Strategies, Vertical & Regional Penetration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth & Expansion Management, Supplier & Distributor Agreements, Product Development, Commercial & Technical Feasibility, Change & Transition Management