Jim Gitney has over 30 years experience in world class companies. He is the Founder and CEO of Group50™ Consulting, a six year old consulting company that has over 30 consultants, and his latest endeavor as the CEO and Co-Founder of The Global Leaders. His background includes running large operations consisting of thousands of people and multiple facilities both in the US and abroad. Jim’s strength is working with boards, business owners and executives to develop business strategies that are focused on growth, improving productivity and significantly reducing cost. He works equally well in the board room and on the shop floor. He learned his trade from companies such as GE, Black & Decker, Sunbeam and Rain Bird.

During his career, Jim’s has had multiple C-level assignments and his experience includes Executive Chairman, board member, business development, marketing/sales and operations executive. Jim’s background covers various industries including consumer and industrial products, the internet, government, aerospace and high-tech.

He was instrumental in 7 operational turnarounds and has routinely delivered double digit improvements on both the top line and bottom line for his clients and operations he has managed. His professional experience is complemented by a BSME from the University of Delaware and a MBA from Gannon University.

More information about Jim can be found at www.group50.com and on his LinkedIn Profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jgitney. He can be reached at 626-644-9746, or via email at jgitney@group50.com.