William Bell

About William

With over 20 years of CEO experience, Bill brings a track record of building and restoring market share in competitive and complex business environments. Highly experienced within the automotive, industrial engineering, and technology sectors, he is known for delivering triple-digit million-dollar top-line revenue growth initiatives while substantially improving the bottom line results. A seasoned board member, Bill employs an empowering company leadership style characterized by a coaching approach focused on respect and integrity and developing high-impact, collaborative solutions.

How William has Helped Businesses Grow

• At Leadec Corporation, grew the top line by over 80% while substantially increasing the bottom-line position within 24 months. Developed a sales and marketing playbook that focused on adjacent market penetration and unique Blue Ocean strategies.
• Doubled the global revenue within four years at Dürr Ecoclean GmbH by restructuring the business development team and relaunching a global sales focus divided into market segments.

• At Dürr Ecoclean North America, increased annual revenues by over 62% while improving average gross margins from 15% to 22% within 36 months.

• Boosted sales 43% and drove average gross margins up 2X; achieving 3X in two years while increasing company competitiveness.

• Grew sales volume 2.5 times within 24 months and improved average gross margin from 9% to 24% at Schenck RoTec, by implementing a unique recurring revenue strategy.
• Grew revenues from $4 million to $85 million by spearheading a dealer sales network initiative, implementing a market segmentation plan, and developing a comprehensive go-to-market strategy at a startup metrology equipment supplier.

Client Resources

• How to Achieve Double-Digit Annual Growth, Part 1: Business Development

Executive Experience

• President, CEO, Leadec Corporation
• Global CEO, Member of the Senior Executive Group Dürr AG, Dürr Ecoclean GmbH
• President, CEO, Dürr Ecoclean Inc.
• President, CEO, Schenck RoTec Corporation
• Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation

Clients Served

• Waterstone
• Americase
• Accion Performance
• Essco
• Diversified Industrial Services Group

Education

B.A., Political Science & Government, University of Pittsburgh

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