Steve is the former president and CEO of North America for Schuler Group AG in the metal-working industry. He directed strategy and operations as a cross-functional leader from 2013-2015. Before Schuler, he spent 30 years in senior executive roles in international companies, including Otis Elevator (2009-2013), General Electric’s Corporate Initiative Group (1999-2002), Booz & Company in Brazil (1996-1999), Pepsi in Brazil (1994-1996) and Mars & Co. (1990-1994). In Regional VP roles with Otis Elevator, Steve led branch office networks providing elevator installation and after-market services in both North and South America.