American multinational technology company (NYSE: GLW) that specializes in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies, including advanced optics primarily for industrial and scientific applications. The company had revenue of $14.8B and ~60,000 employees in 2022.
● Member, Corporate Management Group (2011– 2023) Appointed to the CMG in 2011 following significant contributions to Corning's Telecommunications business segment, CMG is represented by the top ~200 executive leaders that drive strategy development and execution. During Brad's tenure at Corning the company grew sales at a CAGR >8% to the highest level in its 171-year history.

Lead new business and commercial growth in the second-largest glass market globally by founding strategy team to forecast market opportunity, ascertain competitive cost and capabilities, and evaluate customer opportunities and health. Manage team of six. Report to General Manager (GM).
• Advanced AGS from product program with ~$5M in revenue to standalone division with >$100M in revenue.
• Collaborated with GM and business team to develop business strategy and key business and market assumptions leading to >$100M capital commitment by Board of Directors to grow the business.
• Evaluated and consulted on numerous strategic investment opportunities, one of which resulted in a $78M gain upon sale of a strategic asset.
• Negotiated exclusivity agreement for proprietary cost- and capability-advantaged manufacturing equipment, enabling investment path to the industry's lowest-cost position. page 2
● • Pivoted business objectives during several significant industry downturns, including t

Responsible for pursuing product and technology innovation programs to capture revenue growth opportunities in the architectural glass market, the largest global market for glass. Managed a team of five professionals and reported to the Chief Innovation Officer.
• Led pursuit of prospective China joint venture to enable Corning's first commercial entry into the architectural glass market.
• Directed commercialization of a novel glass processing technology, enabling a market opportunity for a premium acoustic dampening material in a $13B market.
• Served on Board of Directors for a Corning investment company investigating the use of laser light to mitigate the impact of hospital-acquired infections on human health, leading to significant scientific discovery and new Corning patents.

Responsible for developing strategy and identifying go-to-market options to maximize Corning's value appropriation for new business start-up. Reported to GM.
• Identified an issue with a gap in the ability to manufacture a material innovation for the pharmaceutical industry. Recommended a buy decision and gained acceptance from management.
• Led, along with M&A team, the $250M purchase of Gerresheimer AG's pharmaceutical tubing business, enabling Corning to commercialize Corning Valor® glass.
• Negotiated an exclusive agreement with a specialty equipment manufacturer for the supply of proprietary cost- and capability-advantaged manufacturing equipment, enabling expanded business model and materially-larger revenue/profit potential.
• Founded and served as CEO of joint venture with Gerresheimer AG, Corning Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC., at start-up.

Led the merger of two internal divisions, enabling operational and commercial synergies. Reported to GM.
• Contributed to >$100M cost savings in Helium by developing, advancing, and advocating for an aggressive helium reduction plan based on deep analysis that concluded helium costs would increase dramatically.
• Learned from the multiple dumping suits brought by the Chinese government; recommended investing to localize optical fiber production in China, resulting in lower costs and higher profits.
• Served as Corning's lead director on two minority-owned Optical Cable JVs in Russia, contributing to market share growth from ~24% to ~65%. Worked on-the-ground to expand commercial relationships with local independent Russian optical cable operations.

Responsible for the creation of the Division's strategic plan.
• Recognized the risk if a US law regarding helium production was allowed to expire. Worked closely with Government Relations to advocate for extending and updating the law, which passed Congress and significantly lowered costs for manufacturing optical fiber.
• Identified India as a high-growth future market with limited competition in the optical fiber business.
• Traveled multiple times to India, where Corning had limited presence, to find a partner after convincing management of the business opportunity.
• Vetted potential partners, created a business case, and made a recommendation to management that was accepted. Co-negotiated a joint venture. page 3
● • Defended Corning's Optical Fiber business against product dumping allegations by the Chinese government, saving >$10M in potential import duties.
• Led annual strategic planning and business risk assessment processes; developed novel business, competitive and po

Reoriented market focus to emerging markets (Russia, India, China).

American manufacturer (NYSE: KODK) of film/photographic supplies and digital imaging services and products. Promoted to positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing research, engineering, quality, product development, and product line and program management.
• Granted six new patents and led cross-functional teams to commercialize more than 10 new products, including one that enabled the elimination of a suspected health risk.
• Contributed to product quality improvements while reporting to the WW Manufacturing Quality Director.
• Led 30+-person global cross-functional cost-reduction team, resulting in a 20% increase in profitability of a $300M+ business.
• Completed three years of engineering co-op internships, culminating in a job offer at graduation.