Hank L Holzapfel

Bio

Mr. Holzapfel has over 30 years of operating, executive management, and consulting experience. Currently he is a Principal of Pragmatic Business Solutions (PBS), a senior management-consulting firm that works with companies to improve strategies and business processes in order to meet their revenue and earnings objectives. PBS utilizes world-class tools and processes to drive results quickly. Prior to joining PBS, Mr. Holzapfel spent 27 years in various senior positions with Owens-Illinois, Inc., a global Fortune 200 company. He has extensive senior management experience serving in general management and executive positions within all divisions of Owens-Illinois. These included Vice President roles for its Glass Container Division (industry manager), Label and Carrier Divisions (general manager), Closure and Specialty Divisions (sales & marketing), and its New Product Division (marketing). He has acted as a change agent in reengineering businesses resulting in improved operations and profitability and has grown businesses through creative new product development, acquisitions, strong marketing strategies, and new customer acquisition. His proven leadership abilities have been instrumental in developing and managing numerous successful, results-focused businesses. Hank earned a BBA from Ohio University and an MBA from Bowling Green State University.