<p> JAMES T. HOURIGAN</p><p>1145 Admiral Crossing ● Alpharetta, GA 30005 ● 404-786-3105 ● [email protected]</p><p>SALES & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE A Senior Sales & Operations Executive with a proven track record of leading the development of innovative global business strategies and implementing processes with sustainable positive results. Breadth of experience in medical, consumer and industrial businesses. </p><p>Demonstrated ability to analyze critical business requirements, identify potential opportunities and develop innovative and cost- effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenue, margin and market share as well as improving organizational efficiencies. Outstanding cross-functional leadership and management background with a documented record of increasing sales and customer satisfaction levels. Expertise in strengthening corporate performance through team-focused leadership with an exceptional change management and achievement record in fast growing global environments. Noted for championing significant process and performance enhancements and driving cost containment and bottom line improvements. Valuable executive contributions include operations standardization and employee satisfaction and retention. Skilled at aligning innovative sales and marketing strategies with organizational vision and goals. Leadership Competencies: Strategic Planning Global Sourcing & Procurement Team Building & Leadership Market Expansion & Penetration Integration Strategies Human Resources Development Product Launch Strategies Supply Chain Management Client Relationship Management Sales & Marketing Leadership General & Operations Management Proposal Creation & Contract Negotiation Asset Lifecycle Management Continuous Process Improvement Customer Service & Satisfaction Revenue & Profit Growth Change Management P&L Management</p><p>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE</p><p>GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, Inc. – Atlanta, GA Sep 2008 – Feb 2009 GF manufactures and markets healthcare products to acute care, long term care, homecare and retail customers with over $100 million in sales Chief Operating Officer Responsible for developing the three year strategic plan and directly managing the day-to-day operating processes for finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, legal, R&D, regulatory and the global supply chain. Key Achievements:  Created strategic sales framework and developed first ever 3 year strategic sales plan for the business  Created and implemented the tactical plan for a comprehensive restructuring of the business </p><p>INVIRO MEDICAL, INC. – Atlanta, GA Mar 2005 – Aug 2008 Inviro Medical engineers and markets a comprehensive range of medical safety devices worldwide. Chief Operating Officer Responsible for developing and managing the strategic day-to-day operating processes for sales, marketing, human resources, legal, R&D, regulatory and the global supply chain. Transformed the company’s technology-focused product development culture into a commercial culture with rapidly growing sales by establishing multiple distribution channels. Key Achievements:  Instrumental in securing $20 million in funding from institutional investors and venture capitalists to fund new business plan.  Ignited revenue growth by negotiating and completing the acquisition of SafePro USA, a leading competitor. … JAMES T. HOURIGAN  Page 2</p><p> Sold new contracts with leading Group Purchasing Organizations Premier and MedAssets that led to 3 year contracts and to collaborative contracts with Yankee Alliance, WNCHN and other Integrated Delivery Networks</p><p>MEDLINE, Inc. – Mundelein, IL Jan 2004- Feb 2005 Medline is a manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products to acute and alternate care markets and is one of top 3 suppliers to hospitals in the US. Vice President Responsible for glove division where Medline held a number 1 market share in exam gloves and launched a comprehensive range of surgical gloves including a new polyisoprene glove. Key Achievements:  Develop and led a division sales expansion project for the new polyisoprene glove to meet future demand requirements</p><p>COLUMBIA CREST CONSULTING, LLC – Atlanta, GA Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 Columbia Crest Consulting is an independent consulting firm delivering performance-enhancing solutions to companies seeking to expand services across global target markets. Executive Vice President & COO Key clients included 3i, a venture capital firm headquartered in London Key Achievements:  Led due diligence and process design program for the acquisition of Regent Medical (Biogel Gloves) </p><p>TTC – Greenville, SC May 2002 – Jan 2003 TTC is a service provider of asset lifecycle management for food and beverage equipment with global customers including Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, PepsiCo, 7- Eleven and ExxonMobil. CEO Led the development and implementation of strategic plan to restructure and improve organizational operating processes including internal call centers, call routing, representative scheduling and regular/emergency equipment maintenance programs. Key Achievements:  Won new three year contract with 7-Eleven by increasing customer satisfaction metrics to highest levels in 5 years.  Implemented strategic inventory sourcing program that reduced costs by 12%.  Reduced turnover rate from 30% to less than 10% annually.</p><p>SSL International – Norcross, GA Apr 1989 - May 2002 SSL is a diversified global manufacturer and marketer of medical devices and consumer products with over $1 billion in sales. Director, Manchester, England (January 2001-May 2002) Led strategic business development program throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, achieving consistency in efforts of sales, marketing and distribution divisions while maintaining “local cultural flavor” differentiation for each country. Directed process and cultural change initiatives for the implementation of a new Oracle-based ERP system. Managed global sourcing program for raw materials such as latex and rubber. Led CPFR program with major European retailers including Asda, Tesco and Carrefour. Key Achievement:  Created significant economies of scale and improvements in workflow, resulting in seven figure cost reductions.</p><p>Vice President, Information Technology & Logistics (September 1999-January 2001) Oversaw IT infrastructure and the North and South American corporate reporting and supply chain for the company’s medical, consumer and industrial divisions. Played key role in P&L development and management. Key Achievements:  Sponsored and led cross-functional customer engagement teams that resulted in “Platinum Vendor” awards from the company’s top two customers: Cardinal Health and Owens & Minor.  Increased Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to over 80% of volume for medical division and sponsored the first VMI deployment with Wal-Mart in the consumer division. JAMES T. HOURIGAN  Page 3</p><p>Director, Logistics (1996-1999) Responsible for all sales planning, promotions and supply chain management functions for North and South America. Global Project Sponsor for the Beyond S&OP initiative, working in collaboration with the Stratabridge Consulting Group. Key Achievement:  Optimized supply chain processes for Wal-Mart, CVS and Cardinal Health by developing cross-functional integration programs (CDDI).</p><p>Manager, Operational Planning (1994-1996) Responsible for operational planning and customer service. Oversaw the New Projects Group. Leader and sponsor of the Sales and Operations Planning program with the Oliver Wight Consulting Group. Key Achievement:  Won “Best of Class” award, by Supermarket Business, as leader for the Category Management Initiative with Longs Drugs.</p><p>National Sales Manager (1989-1994) Managed annual budget of $50 million. Supervised team of 25 sales professionals serving mass merchandisers, drug and food customers. Key Achievements:  Awarded “Category Captain” for performance excellence with Wal-Mart.</p><p>EASTMAN KODAK – Dallas, TX – District Manager 1986-1989 Kodak is a leading developer of products and processes that make photography simpler and more useful.</p><p>A.H. Robins – Dallas, TX – Area Sales Manager 1982-1986 A.H. Robins is a manufacturer of consumer products and pharmaceuticals. </p><p>A.C. NIELSEN – Los Angeles, CA – Field Representative 1980-1982 Nielsen offers an integrated suite of market information from a wide range of sources to help clients find the best paths to growth. </p><p>EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Executive Management Program  INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France – 2001 and 2002 Global Executive Program  Ashridge Management College, London, England – 1998 Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Operations  University of Dallas, Irving, TX – 1984 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration  State University of New York, Plattsburgh, NY – 1980</p><p>CERTIFICATIONS Six Sigma American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) – CIRM</p><p>PUBLICATION The Castle, September 2005 A book on implementing ERP through business change.</p>