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Matt Kowalec

Chief Operating Officer at ~Pourri

Matt Kowalec has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Matt has held various executive roles in different companies, showcasing their expertise in finance, operations, and leadership.

In 1987, Matt began their career at Unisys, where they held several positions, including Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, and Business Controller. Matt worked in this role until 1994.

From 1995 to 2001, Matt joined Boone International, initially as CFO and then quickly advancing to the roles of COO and finally President & CEO. During their time at Boone International, they successfully turned around the business and drove rapid growth.

From 2001 to 2003, Matt served as the Chief Operating Officer of American Remanufacturers, a company specializing in remanufactured automobile parts. Matt focused on restructuring the business and improving productivity and customer satisfaction.

From 2003 to 2008, Matt worked as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Cosco Industries, a company that develops and markets devices, printing products, and signage. Matt led a major turnaround effort, reorganizing the operation and revamping the product portfolio and supply chain.

From 2006 to 2011, Matt served as the President and CFO of Enchanted Lighting, a leader in flameless LED candles. Matt played a key role in driving innovation, restructuring the organization, and influencing product development.

From 2011 to 2014, Matt joined Uniloc USA, where they served as a board member and later held the position of President, CFO, and member of the board of directors. Matt transformed the company's vision, strategic direction, and operations.

From 2015 to 2020, Matt worked as the President and Chief Operating Officer of SmartLabs, Inc., the parent company of Insteon and SmartHome. Matt provided leadership to reorganize and stabilize the business after a period of consistent losses.

From 2016 to 2021, Matt held multiple roles at Cremo Company, including Chief Financial Officer and Advisory Board Member. Matt introduced systems and processes to generate rapid growth and established a strong organization with reliable systems.

Currently, Matt serves as the Chief Operating Officer of ~Pourri since 2022.

Overall, Matt Kowalec's extensive work experience demonstrates their ability to drive growth, implement strategic transformations, and provide effective leadership in various industries.

Matt Kowalec pursued their education starting in 1981 at Ferris State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. After completing their undergraduate studies in 1985, they continued their academic journey at Michigan State University from 1986 to 1987. During this period, Matt successfully obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance, General.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    August, 2022 - present