BOB LAVERTU

Background

Business Transformation Leader who brings a mix of Operational Excellence, Strategy Management, and Execution to a wide range of industries and operating environments. I have a track record of leading senior executive teams to assess current state of the organization, define the critical few goals, and drive the organization to meet these targets. I am well versed in 80/20 Profitability and Growth, Strategy Deployment, Strategy Management Processes, Commercial Excellence, Product Management and Change Leadership.

Education, Licenses & Certifications

University of Maryland:
Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA
McGill University:
Master Engineering

Professional & Industry Experience

80/20 Consultant & Director, Profitability & Growth
Advises PE-owned businesses on segmentation, simplification and strategic deployment to drive EBITDA and growth.
Product Management Director, ALKEGEN
Led product strategy and roadmap execution in advanced filtration and thermal management.
Senior Segment Manager, Lydall
Managed segment P&L, market development and strategic planning.
Product Line Manager, Interface Performance Materials
Oversaw product lifecycle and commercial strategy for engineered materials
Product Manager & Sales Engineer, W.L. Gore & Associates
Drove sales and growth of automotive products across North and South America
Engineer, AFT America & Airpax
Early-career engineering roles supporting product development and technical operations.

Skills and Expertise

Business Strategy: 80/20 Implementation, Strategic Deployment, Segment Profitability, Market Expansion
Product Leadership: Roadmap Development, Lifecycle Management, OEM Collaboration, Portfolio Optimization
Commercial Execution: Sales Growth Strategy, Customer Segmentation, Value Proposition Design
Cross-Functional Alignment: Team Leadership, P&L Ownership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Foundation: Automotive Systems, Engineered Materials, Filtration Technologies, Thermal Management