|
Bill Diehl helps advance the progress of solid companies by improving performance, enhancing enterprise value and maximizing returns, and helps troubled companies develop strategies, negotiate settlements and implement plans of action. He has helped BBK become a leading provider of supply base management services. He manages strategic partnerships with the world's leading automotive OEMs and Tier One suppliers, encouraging them to be both creative and proactive. Bill has a proven ability to forge productive relationships in business turnaround or revitalization situations, resulting in maximal outcomes for OEMs, suppliers, investors, lenders and other involved parties. He has expanded BBK's global presence by securing and supervising engagements across Europe and is frequently asked to speak before professional associations and global institutional investor groups. Professional Experience Bill has over three decades of experience in direct management of manufacturing firms, including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, labor negotiations, crisis management and turnarounds. As VP/Finance, CFO/COO of Mica Resources, he implemented a corporate restructuring plan, reduced property taxes by more than 75% and saved $250,000 in the liquidation of a subsidiary. As VP/Finance, CFO of Edwards Industries, Inc., he negotiated the liquidation and sale of two entities resulting in over $1,000,000 savings and succeeded in reducing employee benefits costs by $500,000 annually. As VP/Finance, CFO of The Dollar Corporation, he restructured the organization at both entity and departmental levels, developed and implemented acquisition strategies, negotiated contracts with the UAW, and reduced benefit plan costs (while improving benefit levels). Background Automotive Manufacturing Utilities Education Master of Business Administration, Central Michigan University Undergrad/Accounting, Wayne State University Certified Public Accountant Certified Turnaround Professional Affiliations and Memberships American Institute of CPA's Turnaround Management Association | 