Brian Kawamura
Chief Executive Officer
CEO of Rhino ONWARD International (ROI) is a seasoned executive with over 39+ years as a highly motivated and experienced executive leader with a proven history of meeting and exceeding all business metrics and financial objectives within the Telecommunications, IT, Energy, Media, Software, Security, Financial, Data Storage and Technology Industries. Driving sales (direct and indirect), and revenues to fuel growth more than 180%. Developing and successfully meeting its growth strategies along with managing P & L and exceeding financial targets of the company which gave EBITDA success. Brian's has had two successful IPOs with one national company sale of $12 B, MFS Communications to WorldCom and managing sales and revenues over $500 M. These companies had assets in the range of $12 B to $5O B. Involved in multiple company acquisitions and the successful transitioning of those companies. Managed budgets successfully and met all budgetary goals for more than over $550 M. Successful achievements in growth, revenue, and profits within a highly competitive career. Influenced and or directed the raising of over $2B in corporate financing. Driving growth, sales, revenues, profitability, shareholder value, and employee development are Brian's core values in business. In his past 39 years his positions ranged from VP, SVP, EVP, COO, President and CEO. He has been on multiple boards and CEO in 6 companies.
Strengths
Strategic Planning & Market Penetration
Business Growth and Streamlining
Operations & Turnaround Management
Team Development & Organization Design
Excellent Leadership & Communicator
P&L Accountability
Data Driven for Key Performance Metrics
"C" Level Relationships
Million Dollar Budget Accountability
Process Development success
Innovator & Troubleshooter
Entrepreneurial & Passionate
Results & Values Oriented
Strategic and Analytical
Sales and revenue-driven
Instituting Corporate Culture
Project Management
Business Modeling & Development
New Business Development
M & A pre-post and transition
Raised over $2 Billion in financial capital
Notable Companies Served
GTE
Secure Aviation
MFS Communications KMC Telecom
Walsh Media
Longwood Lighting
Western Union
WorldCom
Electric City Energy
Kawamura Capital Partners