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"Jim Villwock is the most talented
Procurement/Supply chain Leader I have ever known. His is simply the best at implementing a
global supply strategy, building a team, and driving procurement cost savings and efficiencies."
Rob Simplot, CEO
RCG Info Tech, Inc.
Former Unisys VP Finance
"I have known Jim for over 15 years and have
found him to be a dynamic, focused change agent for identifying, formulating and implementing
dramatic changes and improvements to operational effectiveness and efficiency.
He has performed these activities and delivered
these results by creating an awareness, appreciation and sense of urgency in delivering superior
performance to operations and passing these improvements onto customers.
It is his unique understanding and appreciation
of operations and customers that has allowed Jim to be recognized as a major contributor and
leader in establishing both the strategic and tactical plans that drive organizations to the
next level.
While at Unisys, Jim provided Leadership and
guidance in transforming the company from a staid mainframe manufacturer to a product and
services solution provider. As many of us have experienced, this is a monumental task requiring
diligence and perseverance in the face of deeply embedded systems and attitudes.
He created significant paradigm shifts in
company thinking and implemented new processes throughout the supply chain including lowering
inventory levels, accelerating the introduction of new products to global markets, and providing
a singularly driven focus on the customer.
Jim focused on creating Competitive Advantage
through lower costs and working on improving the Unisys Value Proposition to our suppliers and
to our clients and strategic partners.
Jim's success was largely due to his integrity,
persistence, creativity, and desire to be the best solution provider in the world.
I would highly recommend this executive to any
organization looking to make the next inroads in their particular market space. This is
regardless of the product line, service or market. Jim has consistently proven himself adept at
moving rapidly through markets, organizations and situations to identify the right "hot buttons"
for establishing real differentiation."
John A. Vigna, President & CEO
Primaxx, Inc.
Former Unisys SVP
"I worked with Jim at UNISYS during the initial
merger of the two predecessor companies. One of the imperatives was to achieve the predicted
synergies through reduction of costs required to operate the combined companies. Jim lead the
effort to combine the two companies worldwide cash networks, an extremely important task given
the impact it would have on cash flow. Jim did a very creative job in taking cost out of the
systems while improving the collection efficiency of the network. In recognition of that effort,
he received a special Company award. I believe Jim can be depended upon to use his creative
talent to help solve your company problems just as he did at UNISYS."
Donald W. Morgan
Chief Financial Officer
Larscom Incorporated
Former Unisys Director
"My first meeting with Jim was over 10 years
ago at the Unisys Corporate offices in Pennsylvania. At that time, his team was responsible for
the Financial and Procurement operations of one of Unisys' new and growing market divisions -
Network Solutions.
Jim understood strategically where Unisys
needed to go - to move from being a Computer hardware manufacturer to being a company that could
satisfy a new and emerging customer trend - the need for IT Network Solutions.
He initially developed a well engineered
divisional plan, to utilize the support and service strengths of this major company, to make
such a successful transformation. The plan involved having to make significant changes to all
aspects of the division's operations; along with changes to the corporate operations. Executive
support allowed the business plan to be implemented quickly and efficiently. Through Jim's
leadership and drive, this division ultimately became the change agent and model for Unisys'
overall future direction - which is in place today.
It is his vision, tenacity and marketing,
financial and operational acumen, together with his ability to successfully influence change at
all levels from within and outside, that make him a person I continue to highly recommend to
anyone wanting to successfully start and/or grow their business."
Ray Gargiulo
Global Supply Mgt. Leader
Nortel Networks Inc.
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