Rick Appleby

Background

About Rick Appleby

My role is to help business owners and executives improve their business through accountability, ideas, support and encouragement, with particular focus on the development of Strategic Planning through the utilization of vetted, verified business tools and processes.I work with businesses of all sizes to improve their sales, marketing, management, leadership, recruiting, team building and any other areas where they have challenges to overcome or opportunities to take advantage of. I started business coaching after a highly successful business career, including senior Executive roles with Fortune 500 companies such as Compaq/Hewlett Packard and Foxconn, with a proven track record of leadership, customer-focus, and cost improvement. I also bring broad experience and expertise including turnaround and start-up environments in both OEM and Outsourcing/EMS, primarily in high-tech/electronics. I have demonstrated skills in successful P&L and multi-facility management, with full accountability and responsibility, as well as comprehensive knowledge in New Product Development and Implementation, Facility Design/Start-Up, Supply Chain/Logistics, Customer Relationship Management, and Organizational Analysis/Restructuring.Specialties: Business Strategy/Strategic Planning Development and Guidance; Financial Analysis; Entrepreneurship; Leadership Development; Strategic & Tactical Planning; P&L Management; New Product Development & Introduction; Organizational Analysis and Development; Cash Flow Analysis and Management; Marketing Strategy; mentoring; accountability coaching.