Mark Williams

Experience

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  KPMG

  Jun 1996 - Mar 1999

  Supervising Senior Accountant

  Provided audit and advisory services to a variety of clients: manufacturing, distribution, retail and technology (including SEC registrants with global operations).

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  A.T. Cross Company

  Mar 1999 - Jan 2003

  Internal Audit Manager

  High profile position with regular presentations to BOD and CFOFinancial control responsibilities included: SEC reporting and compliance, budgets, operating efficiencies and internal controls

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  FGX International

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2025

  Developed a strong team, identifying and challenging emerging talent in the organization – the key pillar to success.Supported a leadership team transition and culture shift to a simpler, more empowered organization.Planned and launched 2020 pandemic interventions to protect profits and guard cash.Drove a more successful customer contract negotiation globally with a better-informed understanding of profitability. Designed and launched discount program across the supply chain delivering $10M+ in annual valueLed M&A, closed between 1-3 deals per year (both strategic and tuck-in), expanding into new markets growing the EMEA region to become 15% of global sales. Show less

  • Chief Transformation Officer

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2025

  • CFO

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

  • VP and Controller

    Jan 2003 - Apr 2017