Charles J. Brez

Partner
Business Performance

Brez has experience in a wide range of technical and commercial responsibilities, including P&L business management, sales, marketing, strategic planning, portfolio structuring, new business development, product management, technology transfer, competitive analysis, acquisitions, international alliances, global innovation sourcing, project operations, change management and team building. He managed product, service and solutions businesses in chemical products, automation equipment and applications in many industrial manufacturing markets, and global innovation sourcing and networks.

Brez currently consults in various aspects of optimizing business processes and formerly worked with NineSigma, Inc. as Vice President, Sales and Marketing and Vice President, Innovation Alliances. In these roles he worked closely with Global 1000 clients to implement open innovation strategies and with solution provider communities to collaborate with technology seeking companies. Prior to joining NineSigma, he held executive positions with ABB Automation and its predecessor Bailey Controls Company. He also worked with Monsanto Company and its subsidiary Fisher Controls Company. His roles included business management as Senior Vice President/General Manager and VP Global Sales. Brez has recently been an invited speaker on open innovation practices, technology transfer, and collaborative networks on five continents. Brez is a Director of the AIChE Management Division. He also served on MCAA, CDA, and United Way of Lake County Boards. Brez holds bachelor and master degrees in electrical engineering from St. Louis University.

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