1. Michael W. Curtis... LEADING COMPANIES TO GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY
16 Longview Circle • Pelham, NH 03076 • H: (603) 635-7270 • C: (603) 661-8027 • curtismw@comcast.net
Global operations and business development executive who drives corporate performance
through market expansion strategies, product development, customer relationships and
manufacturing efficiency. Revenue focused with profit and loss responsibility from $40M to $300M.
Expertise in plant start-up/operations, with experience in sales and marketing, engineering and
quality. Successful in both large corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Team builder and
leader. Deep knowledge of continuous flow/lean manufacturing and all state-of-the-art methods in
strict manufacturing environments. Extensive M&A/divestiture/integration experience.
Operational Excellence and Business Development that Drives Revenue and Profit
 Served as lead negotiator for four acquisitions representing $85M in incremental revenue, successfully
integrating into ongoing operation
 Managed relationship with company’s largest customer, representing $135M in revenue and leading to
the acquisition of one of their business units
 Completed start-up of Greenfield Malaysia operations, accounting for $10M+ revenue
 Directed the building of 65,000-square foot facility with approximately 20,000 feet of clean room from a
true green field. Hired 150 manufacturing and management personnel
 Moved an entire product line with 100% union workers from upstate New York to Mexico, with no
impact to financials or customers and with minimal union issues or morale problems, while volume
increased
A Career of Building Organizational and
Operational Performance in Highly Competitive Markets
Symmetry Medical, Inc., Warsaw, IN and Manchester, NH
Publicly held world-class leading global provider of orthopedic products
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – USA 2008 – 04/2011
Led $300M medical products business with 10 US plants. Member of executive team focused on company growth
initiatives. Active participant in company board meetings on long-term business and investment strategies. Led the
US OEM and direct sales forces, as well as US marketing.
 Helped drive revenue from $200M to $420M+ through combination of acquisitions and organic growth
 Expanded into distribution capability and international markets, creating global footprint and strengthening
competitive position
 Directed R&D capability, resulting in new products and increased market share
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – US MEDICAL PRODUCTS, ASIA OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION 2006 – 2007
Groomed for COO role, while managing $70M+ revenue with P&L responsibility. Set stage for manufacturing and
market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and overall business growth strategy. Reported to CEO.
 Led two highly strategic acquisitions and their integrations, representing $25M in incremental revenue
VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER – POLYVAC DIVISION 2002 – 2006
Responsible for P&L for $40M highly-profitable business unit with 300 employees and #1 market share. Led go-to-
market strategies focused on revenue and share growth, including sales, marketing, product development and
R&D. Helped position company for IPO by designing growth strategy comprised of market diversification, product
development and acquisitions. Reported to CEO.
 Grew revenues from $25M to $40M, representing a 60% increase
 Brought 10+ products to market, resulting in $3M to $4M incremental revenue
 Increased profitability 20+% through increased margins and lean manufacturing/productivity improvements
 Implemented unique reward system for quarterly plant/team performance, increasing employee engagement
and boosting profitability of division
 Initiated off-site management team building exercises

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Lightchip, Inc., Salem, NH – Start-up company focused on optical transport solutions that improve network costs and flexibility
through shelf-level, network-ready wavelength routing and optical management products
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS 2000 – 2002
As one of four corporate officers, directed the building of 65,000-square foot facility with approximately 20,000 feet
of clean room from a true green field. Hired 150 manufacturing and management personnel, built the team and
led the manufacturing of the first release of engineered product into production.
 Generated $83M in investment capital through four rounds of funding
Thomas & Betts Corporation, Memphis, TN
World leader in distribution of communication products to variety of wholesale and retail channels
VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER – COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS 1998 – 2000
Directed all operations, including P&L, for this $120M communications products business unit, with matrixed
responsibility for sales and marketing. Significant M&A involvement, including profitable divestiture of major product
line to largest broadband manufacturer in Taiwan.
PLANT MANAGER – FIBER OPTICS PRODUCTS 1997 – 1998
Directed all activities for the North Attleboro Fiber Optics facility, including R&D, operations and, ultimately, a P&L.
Led to general manager’s position.
Amphenol Corporation – Aerospace Division, Sidney, N.Y
One of the largest global manufacturers of interconnect products. .
DIRECTOR – FILTER PRODUCTS 1997
Directed activities, including P&L, for this $25M business unit, including marketing, engineering, operations,
materials/purchasing, quality and finance. Also oversaw operations for a separate $45M high tech business unit.
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER 1994 – 1996
Managed $40 to $50M in sales, 250 hourly workers and 20 professional staff. Earned discretionary performance
bonus every year.
United Technologies Corporation/Hamilton Standard, Windsor Locks, CT
PRODUCT LINE MANAGER FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL BUSINESS 1991 – 1994
OPERATIONS CENTER MANAGER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND SMALL ENGINE 1989 – 1991
PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT 1989
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINEE 1987 – 1989
Selected from 120 applicants for the first Operations Management Development Program and was ranked #1 of 12
to graduate. Assignments included transition engineering, manufacturing engineering, foreman, personnel and
planning manager for director of manufacturing.
VARIOUS PROGRESSIVE POSITIONS FROM INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER TO SUBCONTRACT MANAGER 1976 – 1985
 Earned coveted UTC Award for Extraordinary Management Effectiveness in 1985 and 1992
Education
Western New England College, Springfield, MA
MS, Engineering Management, 1979 – 1981
MBA, 1977 – 1979
BS, Engineering Management, 1972 – 1976
Additional Training
National Academy for Corporate Directors
Lean Manufacturing – refresher, CEO – Center for Excellence in Operations
World Class Manufacturing, Proudfoot, USA
Continuous Flow Manufacturing, IBT George Group
Continuous Improvement, Tennessee Associates
Negotiating, Karass Institute
Professional Societies
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Additional Interests
Competitive Bass Fishing, Sports/Non-sports Card Collecting and Trading, Comics/Memorabilia Collecting and Golf