Bill Donges

Bill Donges is a seasoned CEO, entrepreneur, and adviser with a diverse background in leading start-ups, turnarounds, high-growth companies, and Fortune 500 corporations across the US and international markets.

With over 25 years of experience, Bill has a track record of revitalizing organizations, optimizing infrastructures, products, technologies, and sales strategies to drive tangible results.

His expertise spans various industries, from technology start-ups to manufacturing, material science, real estate, chemical, and distribution companies, with a focus on tackling transitions due to rapid growth, acquisitions, or market changes.

Bill is known for transforming underperforming teams into efficient organizations aligned with strategic goals, leveraging his skills in strategic planning, organizational leadership, multi-site operations, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial development.

As a dynamic Level 5 leader, Bill excels in aligning teams towards common objectives, fostering organizational cohesion, and promoting effective communication to address critical issues.

His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA from DePaul University, and additional business management courses at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Bill has been involved in various organizations, including being the founder and managing director of companies like PdActive Inc., Conflulytics, and Diligent Droids, and serving in executive roles at ProcessMiner Inc., Medlytix LLC, and GrowthPilot LLC.

He also has a background working with notable companies such as MYCELX Technologies, MySnapCam, Lane Company, VistaScape Technology Corporation, Intellisys Inc., and Air Liquide America, where he held roles ranging from CEO to COO to Vice President.

Bill Donges has also served as an officer in the US Navy and held positions in academic institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Association of Home Builders.

His specialties include strategic planning, operational leadership, revenue growth, profit improvement, asset optimization, sales, marketing, business development, investor relations, and portfolio optimization.

Additionally, Bill's expertise extends to capital markets, team leadership, fundraising, and value-added products and technologies.