Mike Walkenhorst

Background

About Mike Walkenhorst

Executive Business Leader with a President and CEO skill set and 15+ years of experience in driving growth, operational excellence, and transformative change in dynamic, high-growth environments. Adept at leading large-scale organizations, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and aligning business operations with long-term profitability and market expansion. Skilled in P&L management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership, with extensive experience in both sales and operational leadership roles. Recognized for building and motivating high-performing teams, complex restructuring, and delivering significant revenue and EBITDA improvements. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Market Outperformance & EBITDA Growth: Outperformed the market by 100 basis points, driving 6% AEBITDA growth and improving AEBITDA margins by 120 basis points to a record 12%, while enhancing profitability and financial resilience. Revenue & Profit Expansion: Accelerated value-added solutions revenue by 24% and sell profit by 29%, leveraging strategic pricing, enhanced service offerings, and operational efficiencies to drive sustained growth. Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Improved productivity metrics by nearly 12% and achieved $40M in storage cost savings from 2020 to 2023 through a revamped network footprint model and streamlined operations. Strategic Network & Supply Chain Optimization: Redesigned warehouse and distribution strategies, enhancing logistics efficiency and reducing storage expenses by 30%, while maintaining service quality and supporting long-term business scalability.