Rick Heller

Rick Heller serves as Chief Executive Officer of C&D Technologies since January 2020, tasked with revitalizing the $1 billion manufacturer of battery systems for slow-moving vehicles and backup power solutions. Previous roles include founding partner at Richard A Heller Advisory LLC, where Heller advised distressed companies, and a partner and senior portfolio operating executive at GoldenTree Asset Management, overseeing turnarounds of struggling firms. Heller led successful transformations as President/CEO of Motor Coach Industries and Sleep Innovations, focusing on operational efficiency and business growth. Heller's earlier experience encompasses a significant tenure as a partner at Carl Marks Advisors, where Heller specialized in middle-market turnarounds. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in Business Administration from Boston University.