ROBERT H. BLOCK3980 Little Falls Drive • Cumming, GA 30041 • Home: (678) 455-5668 • Mobile: (678) 237-3973 • robblock2@gmail.com

Senior Executive experienced in global leadership with proven success converting organizational intent into action to drive revenue growth. Offers deep experience in instituting the processes and structure to improve both top-line and bottom-line efficiencies. Change Agent with wide-ranging expertise in technical and operational management, customer relations, strategic planning, and product development and launch for world renowned, multi-billion dollar corporations. Exceptional communicator able to train, develop, motivate and build strong global organizations that deliver impressive results.

Product Innovation: Doubled pipeline efficiency at Newell Rubbermaid B&PE in 12 months, and reduced time to market by 50%, through initiating and implementing full innovation and stage-gate process.

Business Development: Identified $10 Million in new aviation and military business for Takata through revamped market strategy and reduced cost and turn-around time to develop critical new safety technology.

Operational Excellence: Reduced scrap from 8% of revenue to 2.5% at KSS by identifying and correcting quality system deficiencies and swiftly implementing process equipment and control logic upgrades.

Revenue Growth: Delivered Federal-Mogul Lighting’s highest annual customer sales growth by securing over $180M in new life-of-program recurring revenue.

Large Capital Projects: Designed, built & started up 5 manufacturing facilities in the US, Europe & Asia for TRW, Federal-Mogul and KSS. Installed European assembly lines and supply chain for Takata.

Global Management: Reduced SG&A costs at Newell Rubbermaid 20% by consolidating resources from 2 recent overseas acquisitions into 1 high performing global organization.

EURO-PRO LLC, Boston, Massachusetts 2012 - 2013$1B+ privately held designer and manufacturer of consumer durable electronics. Named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the “fastest-growing private companies in America” 3 consecutive years!Senior Vice-President of Engineering and Program ManagementRecruited by the President to bring executive leadership and focus to their rapidly growing product categories and create order from chaos. Build a world-class team and lead all product development, engineering, software, industrial design, manufacturing launch, and program management for innovative high end branded consumer appliances and electronics. Tasked with doubling top-line revenue through enhanced innovation program, organizational restructuring and culture change. Directly aligned and upgraded all third-party quality and manufacturing in China across multiple suppliers.

Upon joining, undertook a detailed analysis of the product development and manufacturing systems and put in place new structure, strategies, processes, PDM system and workforce to double efficiency and improve quality.

Doubled pipeline efficiency to launch 25 new products in 6 months, twice that of the previous year.

TAKATA CORPORATION, Greensboro, North Carolina 2012$5 B international designer and manufacturer of safety-critical consumer, commercial, automotive, military & aerospace components and systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Vice-President of Global Business Development/Business Unit General ManagerSought out by Takata for a 12 month contract to develop the complete business plan for a high profile global consumer durable products business to increase revenue five-fold in 5 years, including

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTEngineering • Operations • Innovation

Strategic/Tactical PlanningOrganizational Excellence

Business DevelopmentLarge Capital Projects

New Product DevelopmentManufacturing & Supply Chain

SENIOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

manufacturing, sourcing, organizational structure and staffing, pricing, e-commerce strategy and retail distribution. Directly led sales, marketing, operations, engineering, quality and procurement. Direct P&L responsibility for $30 Million.

Developed supply chain strategy, e-commerce, and installed new manufacturing in Germany to expand footprint of Japanese domestic product line into Europe, capturing $7.5M in additional revenue in the first year.

Developed complete business plan for global consumer products business to increase revenue five-fold in 5 years and improve profitability by 1500 basis points and reduce COGS by 1200 basis points.

NEWELL RUBBERMAID, Atlanta, Georgia 2009-2012$6 B international designer and manufacturer of globally known branded consumer durable and commercial products.Global Vice-President of Research, Design & TechnologyBrought into Newell to restructure and redefine the innovation process and global organization. Rebuilt a team of 125+ personnel and directly led all engineering, software, R&D, industrial design, intellectual property, program management and technical services across 5 global R&D centers and a budget of $27M. Defined and executed global innovation strategy and all elements of new product development to drive new business, grow revenue and deliver GBU P&L results.

Doubled pipeline efficiency in 12 months, and reduced time to market by 50%, through implementing full innovation, stage-gate and PLM system to manage NPD, resource planning and product portfolio.

Reduced SG&A costs 20% by re-aligning the global structure and consolidating resources from two recent acquisitions into one high performing efficient and effective global R&D organization.

KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (KSS), Sterling Heights, Michigan 2001-2009PE owned $1.5 B international designer and manufacturer of safety-critical automotive and military components and systems.Vice-President & General Manager (2008-2009)Chief Technology Officer and head of the Corporate Technology Council. Restructured and directly led all internal technical services, intellectual property, design, laboratories and product and system engineering functions. Development of new corporate entity to position the company as a technical solutions provider for B2B sales of software, simulation and analysis. Worked with C-level executives to develop and execute strategic plans, product portfolios and roadmaps.

Created a new profit center/ business unit including all elements of Sales & Marketing, Engineering, e-Commerce, software development, etc. Full Global P&L responsibility. 100% revenue growth in 16 months.

Drove a 50% reduction in time to market by redesigning corporate short and long-term technology and innovation strategies to align with OEM insights and industry drivers.

Senior Vice-President of Operations and Engineering (2007-2008)Brought in to specifically address operational deficiencies. Drove increased efficiency, safety, quality and revenue as leader of multi-site manufacturing operations for $150M division with facilities in Florida, Mexico, Italy and China. Provided decisive leadership and direction for corporate operations and all associated P&L functions encompassing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, IT, EH&S, Quality and HR. Employed 750+ direct and indirect reports.

Operational Excellence: Reduced scrap from 8% of revenue to 2.5% by correcting quality system and process deficiencies. Reduced inventory by $2M, and increased inventory turns by 20%.

Launched new greenfield factory in China. Led all aspects of facility construction and startup. Installed new $10M capital expansion of chemical processing for new technology product line.

Vice President of Global Engineering (2003-2007)Built the team and led all program management, mechanical & electrical engineering, R&D, product development and launch across 4 engineering centers in the US, Germany and China with over 300+ technical staff and a budget of $32M. Key member of 3-person private equity backed (Carlyle

ROBERT H. BLOCK Page 2

Management Group) turnaround team charged with the technical, operational, commercial, and financial success of the Division.

Tripled divisional EBITDA by bolstering efficiency and slashing overhead expenses while boosting production.

Awarded R&D 100 award for most significant and innovative new technologies of the year. Represented company within the industry and to the trade media, promoting company

products and publicizing its technology and strategy plan.

Director of Global R&D (2001-2003)Global accountability for the North American and European Research and Development and Core Engineering operations as the manager of 7 direct and 40 indirect personnel. Performed technology needs assessments and rightsizing tests to ensure a high rate of commercialization for specific emerging technologies.

Championed new product developments and implementations to global OEM clients in North America, Europe, and Asia as company’s primary technical and compliance representative for new technology.

Captured $20M in new revenue in 12 months as part of a large-scale research project participated in by several well-known universities and hospitals to invent a cutting edge lower extremity protection device.

·Revamped and streamlined company’s intellectual property assets, instituting a new patent process.

FEDERAL-MOGUL, Troy, Michigan 1998-2001Diversified $6.3 billion global supplier to the automotive, truck, agricultural, marine, rail and industrial markets.

Senior Sales & Program ManagerPlatform Manager, led all facets of direct OEM sales, product development and launch for full automotive modules, and electrical systems across five manufacturing locations. Responsible for all commercial efforts, product costing and recovery, program budgets, EVA, sales, program timing, problem solving, and engineering design and performance.

Secured over $180M in new life-of-program recurring revenue in 2000, delivering company’s highest annual customer sales growth.

Improved gross profit margin from 14% to 32% through aggressive pricing negotiations. Turned around an out-of-control program, regaining customer confidence and delivering under budget.

Installed JIT sequencing center and assembly lines to service new Chrysler vehicle assembly.

TRW, Washington, Michigan 1990-1998$13 billion automotive and aerospace supplier and one of the top financial performers in the industry.

Manager, Value Analysis (1997 – 1998)Led a department to identify, develop, track, and implement engineering and manufacturing VA/VE projects across multiple disciplines. Responsible for six plant locations in Michigan, Tennessee, Arizona and Mexico. Provided hands-on training seminars and workshops to all employees. Conducted advanced product planning.

Saved $83M of an $870M material spend in 1998 by aggressively identifying and implementing cost reductions for all TRW division locations.

Tripled historical savings metrics by developing and implementing new function analysis based VA procedures.

Group Leader, Applications Engineering (1993 – 1997)Design manager and departmental supervisor for team of product development engineers. Responsible for all global regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance. Start-up of new UK inflator manufacturing facility. Direct liaison to domestic and international OEMs. New product launch coordinator.

Resolved major technical issues with a new product line about to be launched, allowing them to be successfully brought to market for sales in excess of $20M.

ROBERT H. BLOCK Page 3

Following several years of poor relations, played a pivotal role in regaining Asian OEM customer confidence in TRW and gaining new business in excess of $10M.

Project Manager, Project Team (1992 – 1993)Lead engineer and manager for the design, construction and startup of chemical plant upgrade. Responsible for budget, scheduling, process design, equipment specification and procurement, construction interface and system integration.

As project manager for TRW’s new chemical manufacturing plant, directed a select engineering team as well as construction personnel to double plant capacity in 9 months - ahead of schedule and under budget.

Senior Development Engineer, Research Labs (1990 – 1992)Design and safely evaluate new production chemical processes for every phase of airbag propellant manufacture. Head process development and lead team of engineers and laboratory technicians. Carry research from bench scale to pilot plant to plant scale-up. Design and planning of new laboratory facility.

Developed new airbag propellant and booster coating formulation and manufacturing process through a “skunk-works” R&D facility. Successfully brought these processes through scale-up and into manufacturing.

ADCO Products (subsidiary of Nalco Chemical), Michigan Center, MI 1987 – 1990ADCO Global, Inc. is a focused rubber & plastics and specialty chemical company.

Development Chemist, Research & Development Dept.Research and develop new specialty chemicals and products for the Consumer Goods, Tire, Roofing and Automotive industries. Production design and scale-up of necessary product manufacturing equipment. Supervision of laboratory analysis, technicians and production personnel. Technical service to new and existing OEM customers.

Researched, developed and implemented line of innovative, environmentally friendly, water based coatings and adhesives to replace VOC based products.

Company expert in Taguchi DOE design for robustness and problem solving.

3M, Wayne, MI 19863M is a diversified technology and chemical company serving customers with innovative products and services.

Process EngineerManage GC and Mass Spec. analysis, packaging, handling, labeling, transportation, and disposal of all on-site hazardous waste. Update product formulations and standards. Issue laboratory test reports with quality control product certification to customers. Assisted in closing of plant and moving production equipment to another 3M site.

Led a team of engineers working in a plant unionized environment. Analyzed and safely disposed of over 100,000 gallons of hazardous chemical material in three

months. Completed task in 3 months at no net cost to the company.

Master of Arts in Organizational Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, ArizonaBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Board of Directors, Institute for InnovatorsBoard of Directors, Automotive Occupant Restraint Council (AORC)

Board of Directors, Automotive Safety CouncilBoard of Directors, KHIC

EDUCATION

AFFILIATIONS

ROBERT H. BLOCK Page 4

Council Member - Gerson Lehrman Group Research Consulting Management PlatformSociety of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Featured speaker:- 2005 Airbag and Seatbelt Technology Conference

- 2007 SAE Congress- 2007 Hong Kong International Conference Asia Pacific Automotive Industry, 2007

- 2008 Wards Auto Interiors Show- 2010 AORC Annual meeting

- 2011 Automotive Safety Council annual meeting

Patents:- US Patent 7,048,298 Inflatable Knee Bolster- US Patent 7,354,064 Active Tether Airbag

- US Patent Application 2005/0006884A1 Occupant Safety Protection System

PUBLIC PROFILEhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/robertblock

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT