Management Consultant | Program Manager | Technology Executive |

Versatile program manager with 20+ years of experience heading the strategic direction of large-scale projects, setting budgets and managing risks while achieving overall company goals and exceeding client expectations. 

Strong international cross-cultural communication and multi-functional team leadership with the innate ability to facilitate people with competing priorities aligned to the same vision and goal. People and high-functioning teams are at the core of everything. Colton leverages organizational culture and its individuals’ natural behaviors to create environments that facilitate inspired, motivated, self-managed teams, thus transforming client firms 

COMPETENCIES 

● Retail, Financial Services, Automotive Manufacturing, Aviation, Mobile Technology, Healthcare, Global Food Service, Cruise Lines, Hospitality, Technology 

● Leadership: Communication, Risk Management, Process Modeling, Quality Management 

● Negotiation, Project Evaluation, Budget Preparation 

● Change Management: Distributed and co-located teams, Strategic Development 

● Project / Program Management, PMO 

● International Trainer/ Consultant 

● Workshop Facilitation/ Executive Coach 

● Software development lifecycle, agile/scrum methodologies, business intelligence, system implementations, operations & production support, business process modeling 

Portfolio Leader | Technology Strategist | Growth Partner | Fractional CIO

Joe is "Chaos to Order" -- taking dysfunctional or underperforming IT organizations and turning them into well-oiled machines. A seasoned business and technology professional with extensive experience managing complex business and technical environments across industries. Repeatedly maximizes the effectiveness of existing staff and improves relationships with business leaders. Adept at building and leading teams and creating cross functional partnerships to deliver on business initiatives. Particular strengths in leadership, strategic vision, innovation and communication. 

Most recently Vice President of Business Technology providing shared services to Nice-Pak and PDI, the largest global producer of pre-moistened wipes, including brands such as NiceNClean, Grime Boss, Sani-Hands® Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes. 

Currently Chairman and co-manager North Andover Investors Collaborative II, and a Board member of a specialty beverage manufacturer. 

COMPETENCIES 

• Professional Services, Manufacturing, Insurance, Construction and Construction Management, Technology

• Digital Transformation 

• Project/ Program Management 

• Client Relationship Partner 

• Mergers and Acquisitions 

• IT Strategy and Systems Integration 

• Governance Model Design 

• Portfolio Restructuring

Portfolio Leader | Growth Partner | 

COMPETENCIES 

● Turned 2 loss-making companies profitable 

● Managed 5 profitable companies, including 2 corporate spinouts 

● Led Acquisitions totaling $100MM+ 

● Successful capital raises for companies 

● Accelerated career advancement for multiple team members 

● Built software products and led teams creating apps with millions of users