Howard Flax

Current

Chief Executive Officer at Flax art & design

Past

Executive VP at Flax art & design
VP Operations at Flax art & design

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

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Connections

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Industry

Consumer Goods

Howard Flax’s Summary

As a senior-level management executive with 20 years experience in the consumer goods/retail sector, I represent broad solutions to drive growth initiatives, either organically or via acquisitions, and have achieved successes in a turnaround environment.

Behind my success is an energy and passion to execute – keep moving ahead, try new things, change and evolve. I am motivated, and I motivate my teams.

Successes & Achievements:

* Contributing strategic, creative, financial and managerial oversight to every aspect of operations
* Building, growing and leading multi-branded, multi-channeled consumer products business
* Leading by example, with respect, collaboration, listening and sharing knowledge; rallying, inspiring, motivating and leading others toward personal, team-based and organizational goals
* Managing results-driven reorganization, turnaround and culture change initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

Vision, Strategy, Execution & Leadership
eCommerce, Catalog & Direct Sales
Business Development, Marketing & Sales Management
Brand, Category & Channel Management
Product Mix, Strategic Placement & Merchandising
Warehouse, Inventory & Fulfillment
Customer Acquisition, Service & Satisfaction
P&L Business Operations Management
Retail Sales, Operations & Staff Management
Growth, Turnaround & Change Management
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
Budget, Cash Flow & Resource Management
Performance Matrix Analysis & Achievement
Team Building, Coaching & Leadership
Vendor, Supplier Negotiations & Relations

Howard Flax’s Specialties:

Entrepreneurial and resourceful, I excel in dynamic situations requiring problem solving and quick decisions. My specialty is a relentless drive to move the agenda forward.

Howard Flax’s Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies

Additional Information

Howard Flax’s Interests:

Being productive, facing challenges and learning.

Howard Flax’s Groups:

Board of Advisors, Ignite Venture Partners
Board of Trustees, Mill Valley Public Library
Board of Directors, Scott Valley Swimming & Tennis Club
American Management Association
Direct Marketing Association