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A senior executive with proven success in multiple industries, extensive international exposure and foreign language skills. My experience includes wide ranging leadership roles in high level sales, marketing and general management positions for US and European multinationals; a large family owned business and a global private equity portfolio company.

Peter Chatel has a 25+ year record in strengthening the financial, competitive, and operational performance of companies. Most recently, he was Global Vice President of Marketing, R&D, and National Accounts at Senco Brands, the leader in fasteners and power fastening tools for use in residential, commercial & industrial applications. He was recruited by the company’s CEO and Board of Directors after it was purchased by a private firm to lead its commercial turnaround.Previously, Pete was President and Chief Operating Officer a WMH Tool Group, a global tool and equipment manufacturer and marketer that is part of Walter Meier Holdings. He also served as Vice President General Manager at Rothenberger USA, a manufacturer of plumbing tools and machine that was formed through a joint venture with Greenlee Textron, USA.Peter was formerly at Pentair Tool Group, where he served as Vice President / General Manager of Porter Cable at, and Vice President / General Manager of Delta Machinery. Prior to Pentair Tool Group, Pete spent several years at Black & Decker. He started at the company in account management, sales management, and industrial marketing management roles and continued to progress as Director of Sales & Marketing, General Manager, Director of Brand Management - DeWalt, and General Manager, Laser Products Group - DeWalt. Pete’s experience at Black & Decker spanned cities in Canada, Maryland, Florida, and New Zealand.Pete received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing and his Master of Business Administration from Loyola University of Maryland. Strengths:  * Strategy Development & Execution  * Startup, Turnaround & Change Management * P&L and Operations Management  * Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures  * Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management  * Sales, Marketing & Brand Management  * Product Development & Commercialization  * Team Recruitment, Development & Retention