Richard Melrose

Vision21 helps clients, large and small, get strategy right, systematically and step by step.

Richard Melrose is a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in various industries. As the President and CEO of Vision21, he focuses on helping clients optimize their business strategies and manage growth in rapidly changing technological and global market environments.1 2

Professional Background

Richard Melrose has a diverse and impressive career history:

CEO and Chairman Roles::

Former Chairman and CEO of Hyco International, Inc., where he led the company to become a global leader in hydraulic cylinder products for the mobile equipment industry.1
Served as Managing Director (CEO) at Pacoma GmbH, guiding the company to become Europe's leading producer of power assist products for construction, agricultural, mining, and material handling applications.1

Executive Positions::

Held top executive positions at Seitz Manufacturing, Inc.1
Worked as General Manager at Gould, Inc., where he successfully launched an innovative battery technology later acquired by Duracell.1

Education

Melrose has a strong educational background:

B.S. in Engineering Sciences from Purdue University
MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College1

Current Roles and Expertise

Vision21:: As President and CEO of Vision21, Melrose:

Provides advisory services in innovation management, technology transfer, and business development.1 2
Helps clients, both large and small, develop effective strategies systematically.2
Focuses on driving enterprise health and value for business leaders.3

Other Positions::

Special Partner with Manhattan Investment Partners, LLC (MIP).1
Chairman of EdgeGuard Ltd., a provider of glass safety products for the automotive and replacement glass industries.1

Areas of Expertise

Melrose brings exceptional expertise in:

Manufacturing operations
Product commercialization
Global market development
Logistics and supply chain management
Business re-positioning
Corporate development
International finance and M&A for industrial and technology-based enterprises1

Richard Melrose is known for his ability to work effectively with C-Level executives and company owners, particularly in team building and operational excellence.4 His experience as a serial entrepreneur and former international industrial CEO allows him to provide valuable insights to companies of various sizes, including Fortune 1000 enterprises.1 5