Chris Kramer

CAREER SUMMARY Accomplished and results-orientated semiconductor industry executive with proven successes in improving businesses, revitalizing organizations, and increasing overall value. Creative thinker and adept communicator with superior leadership skills who can apply extensive industry knowledge to strategic and tactical growth opportunities. Recognized for achievements in developing long-term client relationships, improving operational and financial performance, creating/nurturing positive corporate culture, and delivering high-quality results within the following areas: • Corporate Turnaround • M&A Planning • M&A Integration • Strategic Planning • Business Restructuring • Board & Investor • Executive Leadership • Business Efficiency • Global Team Building CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Led turnaround of struggling pubic company as president and CEO, leading to successful acquisition • Promoted twice (by two different CEOs), replacing incumbent executives to restructure/improve key businesses • Recognized for dynamic leadership and the ability to drive and manage business transition/restructuring • Strong leader and motivator of multicultural/cross-functional teams with expertise in managing global organizations and operations • Keen commercial acumen acquired through successful management of $40M-1B+ businesses operating in highly competitive environments with complex supply chains • Critical thinker and problem solver with an ability to resolve/simplify complex situations with competing priorities • Acknowledged success in talent development with extensive experience working cooperatively with executive teams and Boards to develop and implement strategic direction and company culture • Dynamic presenter at the Wall Street / investor level, capable of projecting a charismatic and credible presence