Robert Kerley

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VP and Corporate Controller at Avocent Corporation

Summary

I am a global finance executive with over 20 years of experience working in the United States, various parts of Asia and Europe. My background includes both entrepreneurial and corporate experiences at senior levels of an organization, including:

·CFO position as a business partner of the General Manager for a mobile computing product division with revenues over $1 billion

·CEO of my own company which distributed telecom equipment worldwide as well as performed outside development and manufacturing

·VP and Corporate Controller of a publicly traded company with SEC, SOX, and all other financial function responsibility worldwide

·Director of Finance

·Asia for a multi-billion dollar publicly traded US based company

·India Country Manager for a multi-billion dollar publicly traded US based company

I have shown the stability of working with the same company for over 12 years as well as the adaptability of moving into new organizations and cultures and driving success. My experience includes a strong involvement and participation with engineering, marketing, sales and executive management levels to develop targeted strategies and maximize financial results. I have been in entrepreneurial positions where I have started operations in remote international locations as well as in positions that were part of a mature organization and working with large multifunctional management teams. My management experience includes managing operations as well as finance groups of from 5 to over 80 professionals worldwide.

Work experience

Sep 2006Present

VP and Corporate Controller

Avocent Corporation

Manage the Finance Function globally.Responsibility includes SEC reporting, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting and planning, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, foreign statutory reporting and managing the year end and quarterly corporate audits.Coordinated the annual financial budget process and developed the guidance and CFO scripts provided during earnings releases.Put in place standardized processes and policies to improve accuracy while gaining time efficiencies.Total group managed is approx. 80 globally and company revenues approximate $650M annually.

Aug 2004Sep 2006

Chief Financial Officer - Mobile Computing Division

Supported the Global Product Division strategy and operations.Played one of the primary business roles for the division in developing strategy, measuring achievements and implementing such strategies.Participated in negotiations of key development and manufacturing contracts as needed.Put in place controls and processes, improving accuracy and reliability and developing strategies to resolve challenges.Product divisions make up approx. $1B in annual sales.

May 2001Aug 2004

Chief Executive Officer

RPK Enterprises, Inc.

Left Harris to form my own company distributing telecommunications equipment previously manufactured by Harris.Set-up the entire operation, including marketing, sales, finance, and customer support.Established distribution channels in various parts of the world (Russia, Asia, South America).Diversified the company to include product localization and transferred the management the management to my wife who combined operations with her own company and manages them together in China.

Aug 1989May 2001

Director of Finance - Asia

Harris Corporation

1997 – May, 2001Harris CorporationDirector/Controller Finance - Asia

Assigned to China / Asia for the purpose of managing finance, re-engineering operations, improving profitability, and putting in place adequate and standardized internal controls. Was a key business person for the region in working strategic issues for the company within the region and leading partner negotiations as needed.Based in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.

1995 – 1997Harris CorporationDirector India Operations - India

Established and managed Harris operations within India.This included establishing joint ventures, staffing of the operations, developing brand name recognition, working with business partners, etc.Managed team to gain type approval within the region as well as put together various bids and proposals for telecom opportunities in the region.

1991 – 1995Harris CorporationDirector, Operations Acctg./Financial Planning & Forecasting-USA

Progressed within the financial operations of Harris, continuously working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing on financial and operational issues focusing on overall strategies and performance.In charge of Operations Accounting (cost and project accounting) and financial planning and forecasting, as well as government contract pricing.Strong operation understanding resulted in next promotion.

1989 – 1991Harris CorporationInternal Audit Senior-USA

Planned, supervised & conducted internal audits of worldwide operations.Drafted and presented audit reports.

Jun 1985Aug 1989

Senior Auditor

Arthur Andersen & Company

Ran audit engagements of both public and private companies and performed other specialized work such as SEC filings, litigation investigations, and consulting services.