John Polidan

President and CEO at UFM Underwear for Men

John Polidan has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. John currently serves as President and CEO of UFM Underwear for Men since December 2014. In this role, they oversee the premium brand of men's underwear and is responsible for the patented adjustable support system.

Additionally, John is also the President and CEO of FBM Fulfillment, a company they established in March 2020 to provide e-commerce fulfillment services to Amazon and non-Amazon clients.

John is also the President and CEO of Suresource Mfg since January 2020, a purchasing agency specializing in sourcing apparel and textiles from India.

Prior to their current roles, John was the President and CEO of Polidan Inc since March 2014. The company acquires and operates financially sound product-based businesses, offering strategic expertise to take them to the next level.

Previously, John served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Seal Shield from January 2012 to March 2014 and as President and CEO at Enduris Inc from July 2003 to December 2011.

Earlier in their career, they held the position of Multi-Plant Manager at Wilbert Plastic Services from 2002 to 2003 and Erie Plastics from 1998 to 2001.

John's work experience also includes various roles at O-I, a manufacturing company, where they worked from 1986 to 1998, and at General Motors as a coop student and process engineer from 1977 to 1984.

John Polidan has a strong educational background, with a focus on business and engineering. John attended the University of Virginia Darden School of Business from 1984 to 1986, where they obtained their MBA degree in General Management. Prior to that, they studied at the General Motors Institute (Kettering) from 1977 to 1982, earning a BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, John attended Lake Fenton from 1964 to 1979, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, John obtained a CPIM certification from APICS in 1998, although the specific month is not provided.

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  • President and CEO

    December, 2014 - present