What People Are Saying
“Bill was an invaluable asset in the development of Sperry Top-Sider’s brand strategy and subsequent execution. His leadership and ability to organize teams were critical factors in the tremendous success of the brand.”
- Gregg Ribatt, CEO The Rockport Group, Former CEO PLG
“I enjoyed working with Bill, he understands how choices made in a business impact the P/L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow. He's a great communicator & partner … Bill always kept me informed, and in doing so, enrolled me in solving business challenges together.”
- Martin Dunstheimer, Chief Financial Officer & Technology TOMS Shoes LLC
“Thoughtful, articulate and pragmatic, Bill understands the expectations, structure and nuance of international markets, along with the challenges brands face in meeting these expectations. His unique perspective provides for achievable outcomes that can be augmented as progress is made.”
— Paul Burdekin, CEO The Upside, Former President Billabong Group Asia Pacific
“Bill has an expertise in identifying a brand’s strengths and opportunities and developing distribution strategies that support healthy long term growth objectives. He knows how to structure the appropriate sales organization and implement service level agreements to support sales plans.”
— Eric Thomas, Owner/Operator, Quiet Storm Ft. Lauderdale, Former VP Sales @ RVCA
“Bill is a strategic leader who has an amazing ability to connect the dots between brand and product marketing linked to channel-specific sales goals. He can build a cohesive ‘playbook’ that unlocks a brand’s vision in distinct and profitable ways by establishing smart goals and clear priorities.”
— Karen Pitts, GM Specialty Brands @ The Rockport Group, Former VP Marketing @ Sperry Top-Sider
“Bill possesses an unparalleled end to end understanding of the product creation and management process. His strategic vision and go-to-market expertise ensure a thoughtful and meticulous execution from ideation through delivery at the consumer level.”
— Bryan Easterman, VP Merchandising & Design @ TOMS Shoes LLC