Strategex's Joe Hahn Presents 80/20 Profit and Growth - Beyond Pareto, A Business Strategy

Edited to keep client confidentiality. 35+ Years of Experience in Executive Management Joe is renowned as one of the most influential 80/20 experts to come from Illinois Tool Works (ITW). He specializes in business turnarounds and developing strategic growth platforms. Throughout his career, he has either run, helped run, or consulted for over 100 different companies. Prior to Strategex, Joe earned his stripes as a Group Vice President at ITW where he worked for over 20 years. ITW is a global manufacturer of a variety of specialty products and equipment including food preparation equipment, fasteners and components, equipment, and consumable systems. Joe also worked as Division and Group President for Danaher Corporation — a global manufacturer of tools, components, and instrumentation. After retiring from ITW, Joe joined Strategex in 2008. He collaborated with Strategex founder Peter Philippi, and current CEO David Philippi, to create the 80/20 Profit & Growth practice. He developed the process, built the team, and acted as the lead adviser. Today, Joe is instrumental in the continuous improvement of Strategex's 80/20 approach and has developed proprietary techniques currently in use by several blue-chip companies. Joe has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where he was valedictorian. He is fluent in French and conversational in Spanish. He is highly regarded as a public speaker, teacher, and executive coach. Joe taught the capstone course (Strategic Management) of the MBA program at Edgewood College in Madison, WI for nearly a decade, earning top honors as an instructor. SELECT TESTIMONIALS “Want excellent and actionable direction for your business and your life? Go see Joe Hahn speak. He has no equal.” –Andrea Hogan, Former CEO of Merchant Metals, Current CEO of FSG– “The first time I met Joe Hahn was a pivotal moment in my life. The power of his message still resonates and inspires my work. I only wish I had heard him sooner.” –Bill Holl, Former COO of ZEP/Former SVP at Coca-Cola– It’s transformational. When we started with Strategex, we were barely growing. Today, we are 2 points above our market — I don’t think we’d be on the same path if we hadn’t embraced the work.” –Andy Silvernail, Former Chairman & CEO of IDEX– “At this point, I cannot live without Strategex. I have brought Strategex into every business I’ve led. The results are always transformative.” –Kerry Baskins, CEO of Peak Toolworks– “The difference between the organization 6 months ago and where we are today is mind-blowing.” –Kevin Brennan, President of ATF–