Stephen R. Sharples

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About Stephen R. Sharples

Creative and skilled executive with significant experience orchestrating business, financial, and market development strategy for major enterprise corporations, with focused subject matter expertise developing emerging technologies and new business lines. Passionate about use of data to project outcomes. I am results driven and ruthless about delivering on commitments. I really enjoy leading teams highly impactful cross functional initiatives in purpose driven organizations. I am an achiever and accel at leading needle moving projects.* Skilled in building and developing strong teams and individuals, with history of delivering measurable results as a mentor. Successfully connect individual objectives to unit and organization objectives and ultimately to enterprise vision.* Offers a demonstrated record of results in a complex business environment. Skilled in financial analysis, corporate executive management, relationship building, product management, and process improvement. I thrive in a matrix structure. Areas of Expertise:* Sales & Marketing Strategy and Operations * Business and Market Development * Team Leadership Development * New Product Development * Assurance, Testing, Inspection & Certification * ISO9001 and ISO14001 Lead Auditor Career Achievements:* BSI Group - Focus on growing BSI's market share in the Americas through new products and a strategic partnership strategy for tier one clients.* SAI Global - Maintains accountability for $20M in P&L generated from a portfolio of instructor led, self paced e-learning and customized advisory solutions for Assurance and Certification professionals. Effectively manages direct reports throughout the Americas, United Kingdom, and Australia. Serves as the Chair of the Global Learning Council. Successfully pivoted the company to transform into a digital learning organization, building a new, sustainable business model. Established a new strategy, pivoting from in-person course delivery to online live instructor led delivery.* CSA Group - Managed a portfolio of North American Codes and Standards for product safety and performance for the energy and mobility sectors. Successfully secured federal government funding for the development of alternative energy vehicle standards to support clean energy policy. Worked with Provincial regulatory authorities to establish clear priorities for safety and new code adoption.* Garland / Welbilt - Led product development of commercial cooking equipment for a diverse global customer base, with a focus on Accelerated Cooking Technology products.