Strategic COO & Transformational Operations Leader
A PE-Ready Executive with a 27-year track record of driving EBITDA growth, P&L turnarounds, and enterprise value creation in complex global environments.
Industry Recognition
Waste360 40 Under 40 Award
Executive Profile
Henry Retamal is a transformational operations executive with over 27 years of global experience driving value creation in complex industrial, manufacturing, and technology-driven businesses. With deep operational, supply chain, and P&L leadership across public and private equity environments, Henry has a proven track record of EBITDA growth, structural cost reduction, and enterprise turnaround.
His leadership blends strategic clarity with hands-on execution—he builds scalable operating models, restructures underperforming assets, and aligns cost structures with value creation goals. He is trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and a Wharton-trained executive who thrives in PE-backed environments by consistently delivering operational transformation and margin expansion ahead of schedule.
Quantifiable Impact & Engagements
Transforming operational challenges into strategic advantages with measurable results.
Global Operations Restructuring
TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Action: Led the global restructuring of operational functions across five product platforms. Executed footprint consolidation, strategic insourcing, and S&OP discipline.
Result: Delivered $45M in cost savings and achieved a 20% inventory optimization in a single year, directly improving gross margin.
PE-Backed P&L Turnaround
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Action: Held full P&L ownership of a $621M portfolio. Drove vertical integration, product standardization, and lean execution across three divisions.
Result: Increased EBITDA by $15M and delivered 23% efficiency gains through automation and procurement transformation.
Divisional Profitability Growth
MANUFACTURING DIVISION
Action: Implemented CRM & BI strategies (Salesforce + Power BI) to drive commercial effectiveness and restructured the resin procurement strategy.
Result: Improved profitability by 56% and secured major input cost reductions, directly impacting the bottom line.
What Leaders Are Saying
Direct feedback from executives and colleagues.
"I've never seen a professional with such a great talent to analyze complex situations, data, and quickly come up with a solution and a structured execution plan... He definitely leaves a legacy where he goes, the positive impact for the companies where he works is noticeable, especially in cost savings, OEE improvement...and significant improvement in customer satisfaction."
Nina Lotz, PMP, LSSGB
Vice President of Quality | Reported directly to Henry
"Henry is a very talented engineer. He has creative approaches and is an outstanding problem solver. He worked to support a number of plants that I was responsible for and every Plant Manager was satisfied with his results and pulled for more of his time and assistance."
Ed Kopkowski, PE
Senior to Henry at Dana Incorporated
Core Competencies
A comprehensive skill set for driving enterprise-wide operational excellence.
P&L Ownership
Lean/Operational Excellence
Global Supply Chain Strategy
M&A Integration
PE Value Creation
Cost Optimization
Strategic Sourcing
Plant Consolidation
Change Management
Career Progression
A career defined by progressive leadership and measurable results across global industries.
Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain
3D Systems Corporation
January 2023 - Present
Business Unit President & SVP of Supply Chain
Wastequip
March 2018 - December 2022
Division President - Toter Plastics
Wastequip
November 2015 - March 2018
Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence
Wastequip
May 2013 - November 2015
Global Manufacturing Strategy Leader
Dana Holding Corporation
February 2011 - April 2013
Senior Global Project Manager
First Solar
August 2010 - February 2011
Engineering & Operations Leadership
Dana Incorporated
December 2003 - August 2010
Project Manager / Controls Engineering Leader
Muri Assembly Systems
April 2000 - December 2003
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I am open to discussing opportunities for COO, Chief Supply Chain Officer, or portfolio CEO/Operating Partner roles. Let's connect to explore how my experience can drive value for your organization.