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MARK STRAUB, BA 416- 708-9288 / markstraub@live.ca
www.ca.linkedin.com/in/markstraub1
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE – CEO / GENERAL MANAGER
Driving Profitable Business Growth, Improvement & Sustainable Change
Passionate, Highly Motivated, Results-Oriented executive specializing in SWOT, REBUILDING,
REBRANDING, and VALUE CREATION. Expert at executing aggressive strategies to successfully drive
products as the preferred customer selections. More than 20 years of experience leading manufacturing
companies through rapid expansion and organizational change. Numerous successful strategic
negotiations and deal closures. Extensive Sourcing and Global contacts.
Metal Fabrication, High Tech Manufacturing, Building Materials, Electrical, Industrial
KEY COMPETENCIES
 Strategic Planning & Implementation  New Venture Start-Ups
 Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting  Competitive Contract Negotiations
 Turnaround/ Change Management  New Market Penetration & Domination
 Revenue & Profit Maximization  Product Development & Launch
 Corporate/Board Governance  Lean Manufacturing
 Debt/Equity Financing  Building Internal & External Coalitions
 Talent Recruitment  Mergers & Acquisitions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Executive Officer
Athletica Sport Systems. Waterloo, ON. 2014-2015
Snapshot
Reporting to the Board of Directors. Full P&L and Operational authority for $20M Manufacturer of
Sporting Facilities & Aftermarket. Oversee 120 employees with 6 direct reports. Operations in 2 countries.
Responsible for Strategic Plan & Implementation, Management Recruitment, and Capital Deployment.
Audit Committee
City of Waterloo 2015–Present
Snapshot
Reporting to Board Chair & City Council. Responsibilities include review and comment on the
procurement of goods and services, financial reporting, budget process, and city policies.
General Manager
Roto AG. Mississauga, ON. 2012 - 2014
Snapshot
Reported to CEO. Full P&L and Operational authority for $15M Manufacturer of Builders Materials
business. Oversee 60 employees with 6 direct reports. Responsible for Annual Budget, and
Implementation of Corporate Strategy.
General Manager
Fasco Die Cast Inc, Mississauga, On 1998- 2012
Snapshot
Reported to CEO. Full P&L and Operational authority for $12M Manufacturing Metal Fabrication
business. Oversee 55 employees with 5 direct reports. Responsible for Annual Budget, Strategic Plan.
Controller
Fasco Die Cast Inc, Mississauga, On 1997- 1998
Snapshot
Reported to General Manager. Responsible for Financial Reporting, Annual Budget for $10M
Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Bath Products company. 2 direct reports.