STEPHEN M. BURNS EMAIL: BURNS.STEPHEN.M@GMAIL.COM LINKEDIN: LINKEDIN.COM/IN/STEPHENBURNS1/

SUMMARY

Proven Strategic Planning and Global Marketing Executive with extensive overseas experience building new organizations, strategies and processes that deliver profitable growth.

Successful 31+ year career with Colgate-Palmolive Ltd. Significant, hands-on assignments at the Global, Regional and Local Market level.

Interested in Short-term Consulting, focusing on driving growth in small and medium-sized enterprises.

PROVEN ABILITIES AND RESULTS

Building New Organizations. Developing Effective Business Processes

Reorganized a corporate Fragrance Development group ($350MM cost center). Designed and implemented Brand Fragrance Strategies and a new, cross-functional development process. Streamlined and significantly strengthened the portfolio with superior, preferred fragrances.

First Division Marketing Director for Colgate’s Africa-Middle East Division. Built a new Marketing Organization (across 16 Subsidiaries/60+ territories). Implemented a Pan-regional approach to priority-setting and business growth initiatives. Within 8 months relaunched Colgate’s Flagship Toothpaste brand (Project ‘Red Storm’) growing Sales and Market Share by over 10%.

First New Products Development Director for Colgate’s Asia-Pacific Division. Created a cross-functional New Products organization and a Plan and process for identifying, developing and launching new Fabric and Household cleaning products. Built a strong pipeline with 6 New Products launched regionally within 2 years. Each became category or segment leaders.

First Worldwide Director for Colgate’s eBusiness Group. Developed a 3yr Strategic Plan to support all ‘consumer-facing’ Websites. Implemented Best Practices, Global Guidelines and KPIs.

Strategic Planning and Execution

Developed numerous Strategic Plans at the Corporate, Regional, Local, and ‘Brand’ level over 30 yrs at Colgate. Identified Growth, Acquisition and Divestment opportunities. Set Budgets and implementation plans.

Led Strategic Planning process for each of the 4 new organizations outlined above. Instrumental in developing a comprehensive 5 year Strategic Plan, and companion 3yr

Fundraising Plan for a global Non-Profit with offices in New York, Boston and Paris.

Stephen M. Burns. Burns.stephen.m@gmail.com

Global Marketing and Brand Management

Grew worldwide Brand Health, Market Share, Sales and Profitability of a billion-dollar Fabric Conditioner business - across highly competitive local and regional environments.

Significantly grew sales and bottom-line profit of a global laundry detergent business. Streamlined global operations through targeted divestments. Drove margin improvement via new pricing policies and extensive ‘efficiency’ programs.

General Management

30+ years of training and experience in classic Packaged-goods Brand and General Management.

Growth, Brand-building and P&L Management responsibilities for a $200MM business in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. P&L Management of several Brands in Canada and Brazil.

New Product Development and Consumer Research

Leadership roles in 3 New Product assignments in Toronto, Sao Paolo and Kuala Lumpur.

Managed the development and launch of a new Soap brand across West, East and Southern Africa.

EXPERIENCE

Worldwide Director, Global Fragrance Development New York 04’11 – 07’15

Worldwide Director, Global Marketing, Fabric Care “ 12’08 – 03’11

Worldwide Director, Detergents and Bleach “ 02’03 – 11’08

Worldwide Director, e-Business Consumer Marketing “ 08’01 – 01’03

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Director of Marketing: Africa/Middle East Division “ 07’98 – 07’01

Director of Marketing: Singapore/Malaysia/Brunei K. Lumpur 01’96 – 06’98 Director: New Product Development, Asia-Pacific Division “

12’93 – 12’95 Associate Director: Global Business Development New York

12’90 – 11’93 Group Product Manager: Home Care

Toronto 08’88 – 11’90 Sr. Brand Manager: New Products

Sao Paulo 06’87 – 08’88 Brand Manager Toronto

07’84 – 05’87

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Queens University , Kingston, Canada

Hons. Bachelor of Arts, Carlton University , Ottawa, Canada

STEPHEN M. BURNS: BIO

Stephen has spent most of his career working, living and traveling around the world - building and growing businesses at the local, regional and global level.

Most recently Steve was the Worldwide Director, Global Fragrance Development, for Colgate-Palmolive where he reorganized the corporate Fragrance Development group ($350MM cost center). Steve designed and implemented Brand Fragrance Strategies and a new, cross-functional development process, while streamlining and significantly strengthening the portfolio with superior, preferred fragrances.

After completing his MBA at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, Stephen joined the Colgate-Palmolive Company, and rapidly progressed through a series of marketing, commercial and strategic planning assignments – often creating new Organizations and business processes. He has been consistently recognized for strong strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a bias to action and achieving results.

Throughout his career, Stephen most enjoyed living and working abroad, and helping local partners achieve both their commercial goals and their career aspirations. He thrives in the role of team-mate, mentor and leader. He takes pride in creating simple solutions when faced with complexity.

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When not at work, Steve enjoys travel (He has almost reached the milestone of visiting 100 countries) and cultural enrichment. World music, jazz, running and playing ice hockey are other notable interests. Stephen is intrigued with ‘fusion’ across artistic forms. Sharing a ‘sense of adventure’ and ‘celebrating success’ with his family are his greatest joys.

HOW OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED STEPHEN

“Throughout his career, Steve has been highly regarded for his strategic thinking and ability to simplify complex situations. He has consistently achieved outstanding results - on several occasions building new organizations, strategies and processes that delivered solid, profitable growth” Former Boss and VP-General Manager Global Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive

“… Steve is a keen strategist, an effective multi-functional team leader and has a sound all-around business approach. He is a recognized leader in the company. Importantly, he is caring and respectful, and maintains an even keel even in the most difficult business situations.” Work Peer and Worldwide Dir., Global Business at Colgate-Palmolive

“…Steve made a very positive and significant impact on our people and our global business results …more importantly he was a leader who taught his people to develop and optimize their own leadership potential.” Former Boss and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Colgate-Palmolive

“…an individual of uncommon substance. … [he] has always demonstrated honor and integrity in his professional dealings. His expertise and achievement in our field have impacted positively our Business.” Internal ‘Client’ and V.P. and General Manager, Colgate-Palmolive Brazil

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