Steve Wolf

Experience

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  Heller Financial

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

  Senior Analyst - Corporate Finance Group

  Led teams of junior analysts in conducting due diligence for private equity-sponsored LBO transactions (industrial and low-tech) ranging in size from $15 - $125 million.

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  Silicon Valley Bank

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Associate

  Sourced, underwrote, and managed debt investments, ranging in size from $1MM to $12MM, for early stage and pre-IPO technology companies.

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  The Clorox Company

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1995

  Intern
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  Hickey Freeman

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Co-Owner

  Co-owner of campus-based Hickey Freeman men’s clothing business at the University of Chicago. Sold business one year after purchasing it from previous owner and realized a 60% return on investment.

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  The Clorox Company

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Responsible for all aspects of STP brand, including global P&L and a $25 million marketing and NASCAR sponsorship budget. Also accountable for setting strategic direction, developing new products, and creating national advertising & promotional campaigns. Managed three direct reports and reported to Division Vice President & General Manager. Responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives for brands (Clorox-2, Tilex, and S.O.S.) ranging in size from $60 - $150 million in revenue. Mentored and coached junior Associate Marketing Managers.

  • Brand Manager

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  • Associate Marketing Manager

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
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  Critical Arc Technologies

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Senior Product Manager

  Senior Product Manager for Restaurantpro.com, a web-based supply-chain software application for the food service industry. Managed team of product managers and reported to Chief Marketing Officer.

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  Your Brand Here

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Principal

  Responsible for driving revenue growth, developing business strategy, and overhauling the operations of Your Brand Here, a start-up logo merchandise company.

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  StoneTech Professional (acquired by DuPont)

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Vice President - Marketing & Business Development

  Executive team member responsible for brand P&L, corporate, brand, and channel strategy, marketing, business development, and technical service. Managed staff of five and reported to Founder & CEO. Earned placement on the Inc. 500 list in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Sold business to DuPont in 2005.

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  DuPont

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  Accountable for global P&L, business strategy, business planning, and business development for DuPont Surface Care business. Directed a five person cross-functional leadership team (Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, and Product Stewardship) and fifty person extended team. Led M&A integration efforts associated with the sale of Surface Care division to a strategic buyer in July 2014. Responsible for brand P&L, brand strategy, business development, and marketing for DuPont Surface Care brand portfolio (StoneTech Professional and DuPont Stone Care) distributed through specialty dealers, home improvement centers, and traditional retail chains. Managed four direct reports and reported to Surface Care General Manager.

  • General Manager - Surface Care

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2015

  • Marketing & Business Development Leader - Surface Care

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
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  MORE® Surface Care

  Jan 2015 - now

  CEO & Co-Founder