3-D Printing – The Technology Global Governments Hate

The 3-D printing revolution has arrived to the delight of consumers everywhere, and at the same time it’s freaking out governments around the world.  Simply put, distributed, non-centralized fabrication technology threatens their legal control over physical objects.3d-printing

For a few thousand dollars, anyone can purchase a 3-D printer (called an “additive” desktop fabrication device) and print out physical objects using a variety of moldable materials, such as ABS plastic, metals, and polymers.  3-D plans are freely available to download online, and the printers are on the verge of flooding the marketplace with a wide range of affordable models from a large number of manufacturers (see accompanying article on printers and manufacturers).

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Article by: Jim McFadzean, Director – San Francisco

Onshoring of Manufacturing

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Ever wonder when, or even if, America will start growing its manufacturing base in the USA again, and bring back those jobs that went overseas?  So have I…and I was a part of America’s and the world’s manufacturing scene over the last thirty years.  To answer this simple question, allow me to reflect on a little history lesson, reveal the complexities, and then suggest a pathway to onshore manufacturing in America.

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Article by: Declan Shalvey, President – Orbaya

June 10th 2014: Michael DeNunzio, CEO Honour Mark

Who is Michael DeNunzio? 
Michael DeNunzio has been involved in consumer internet since 1994 when he started and managed a digital interactive division for one of the largest ad agencies in the world. In 1997, he raised capital and launched Four Points Digital, which became a recognized leader in internet direct response and ecommerce marketing. As Co-founder and CEO, he stewarded strategy, financials and expansion, organically growing to 80+ people in under three years with Chicago and San Francisco operations. His company had a successful exit in late 1999.

He also spent four years in New York working on men’s fashion and apparel companies. As President of a private investment and operating group, he conducted new investment analysis and worked with their multiple brand operating companies on business and financial plans, product strategy, sales force management, manufacturing capabilities, and licensor/licensee relationships. They had operations in US, Europe, Hong Kong, and China.
 
Michael’s Topic
Technology is driving a fundamental transformation in retail, shifting power from the retailer to the consumer and disrupting traditional wholesale to retail distribution models.  More than ever before, knowledge of and service to your consumer is paramount.  Mike will speak about the opportunity he is pursuing in the men’s luxury apparel and accessories space and what they are doing to try to capitalize on the change in retail.
Come see Michael on Tuesday June 10th, 2014 at the McInnins Golf Club
RSVP on our “Events” page Today!

Who do you know?…President/COO search.

Stanton Chase has been retained to recruit a President/COO for a new, publicly-traded business in Southern California.

Company Overview

  • Client is a leader in the development, sales, and service of automated, biometrically controlled dispensing and storage systems for medicine and merchandise.
  • Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Arizona and Florida.
  • Client offers their patented systems, software and consulting services to pharmacies, dispensaries, and local governments in the U.S.
  • Publicly-traded company,  the company is generating sales of over $6mm, and has a staggering market cap of approximately $400mm.
  • Importantly the company has been successful in recruiting industry veterans with name recognition and credibility in the industry.

Position Overview

The President & Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for providing the organizational leadership and strategic planning to aggressively meet the company’s growth goals within the corporate marketplace. The President is responsible for hiring, assembling and orchestrating a top level management team capable of meeting and exceeding goals for new sales and renewal revenue across all product lines delivered to customers with the initial focus being municipalities and state governments and other markets to follow. The successful candidate will have 15-25 years of progressively more responsible experience leading to a  P&L leadership role within a well- regarded, market leader  in a relevant industry sector.  Prior experience leading a publicly-traded firm is highly desired.

Your Opportunity

If you are interested in disruptive and controversial businesses that have the potential of broad impact for our society, and the treatment of ailments from headaches to cancer, through prescription and non-prescription medications, you should investigate this opportunity.  Our Client is a small, public company seeking visionary, well-spoken, intellectually engaged, charismatic leadership to bring the organization to the next level; and the President/COO is going to have challenges and opportunities that will test a broad skill set.  The sprint is on for companies in this business space to establish market share and footprint before the technology and the medications go “mainstream” and mass market.

If interested, please contact us and forward your updated resume.  Paul Herreras, Managing Director, STANTON CHASE executive search.  Your Leadership Partner. 

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