John Cupp - Principal

About Me: Empowering Growth and Excellence

Meet John Cupp, a visionary C-Level Executive celebrated for driving organizational transformation across various sectors. My career is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a proven history of guiding companies to peak performance. With a powerful mix of strategic insight and hands-on experience, I excel in steering businesses through growth phases and turnaround scenarios.

• Leadership Excellence: Spearheading operations with an entrepreneurial spirit in both expansive corporations and agile startups.
• Strategic Vision: Expert in shaping $100M+ ventures, proficient in strategic planning, and driving development within Fortune 500 giants and Tier-1 Automotive firms.
• Innovative Solutions: Pioneering new manufacturing and service start-ups, domestically and internationally, focusing on sustainable growth.
• Global Acumen: Cultivating international business relationships and customer engagement strategies that resonate globally.
• Comprehensive Skill Set: A dynamic blend of sales, marketing, business development, and operational planning, designed to drive significant growth.

• Transformative Leadership: Directed teams across multiple disciplines and geographies to foster transformative change, achieving double-digit growth and long-term stability.
• Manufacturing Mastery: Led a pioneering $46M steel fabrication plant start-up, leveraging Lean Manufacturing techniques to enhance profitability.
• Business Expansion: Drove the growth of a quality assurance services business by 75% in 24 months through strategic site and operational improvements.

• Financial Acumen: Skilled in managing P&L across portfolios from $10M to $100M+, ensuring financial health and growth.
• Operational Leadership: Experienced in managing single and multiple sites, including OEM Service and Tier-1 & -2 Automotive operations.
• Employee Growth: Dedicated to fostering a culture of growth and learning, developing teams that meet and exceed objectives.

Seeking partnerships with private equity firms, start-ups, and established entities in industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy-Duty Truck, and more. With a solid academic foundation (BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA), I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to drive innovation and success in your next venture.

Let's explore how we can achieve great things together.