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Mr. Bazet is focused on creating shareholder value for Cobra through worldwide growth that includes new business lines and strategic acquisitions.
A seasoned executive with experience in a variety of consumer product industries, Bazet has engineered and managed more than a dozen successful turnarounds for companies of all sizes. His proven track record in corporate renewals spans a variety of global industries in the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe. Prior to joining Cobra, Bazet served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryobi Motor Products’ Floor Care Group. He designed and executed a strategy that resulted in the successful launch of several new products and led negotiations culminating in the value-added sale of the group to a strategic buyer. Mr. Bazet has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Code-A-Phone Corporation, a Portland, Oregon-based supplier of telecommunications products. Under his leadership, the company launched a variety of new products, and established worldwide distribution offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Asia and several Eastern European locations. Prior to joining Code-A-Phone, Bazet was Vice President of Chicago-based Buccino and Associates, a nationally renowned turnaround-consulting firm, where he led the largest turnaround in the firm’s 14-year history. In addition, Bazet founded his own Dallas-based turnaround consulting practice, Bazet Financial Group, Inc., specializing in renewing distressed middle-market companies, and positioning them for eventual growth or sale. Bazet has held senior management positions with several other companies as well, including Fleck Industries, Shell Oil Company, Electrical Systems & Services and Missco Corporation.
Mr. Bazet holds a B.S. in Finance and M.B.A. from Nicholls State University in Louisiana. He has shared his financial and business expertise with New York University’s seminar series, Financial Planning for Closely Held Corporations, and has spoken to other professional groups and corporate executives on such topics as Corporate Revitalization and Creation of Shareholder Value. | 