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Biography of Turnaround Expert,
Former Assistant Secretary of Labor, Author and Media Commentator, Al
Angrisani
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Angrisani is one of the top corporate turnaround experts in the United
States. Over the past 20 years, he has rescued several large public
companies that stood on the brink of disaster. His proven track record,
time-tested model for change and reputation for expertise and integrity
have prompted Boards of Directors of companies to place their trust in
him. His understanding of and ability to dissect complex economic
issues have made him a sought-after guest commentator on nationally
broadcast news outlets, including CNBC and Fox Business News. Recently,
Al further proved his expertise as a turnaround executive and
shareholder advocate by authoring the well-received book, Win One for the $hareholders,
a description of his proven model for corporate change and an
exploration of current key economic issues.
After completing his most recent turnaround at Greenfield Online
(formerly NASDAQ: SRVY), Al led the sale of the company to the
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) for $497 million on October 13,
2008. Previous to that sale, Al had served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Greenfield Online/Ciao, the world’s
largest
provider of global consumer attitudes about products and services, via
two distinct business units: web-based comparison shopping and Internet
survey solutions. He had joined Greenfield Online/Ciao in September
2005 after the company experienced operating and financial
difficulties. Prior to joining Greenfield/Ciao, Al was President and
Chief Operating Officer of Harris Interactive, Inc. (2002 –
2004), (NASDAQ: HPOL), a leading Internet marketing research company
and parent of The Harris Poll™. By the end of his tenure at
Harris, Al led a turnaround that increased shareholder value by more
than $200 million over the two-year period.
Prior to joining Harris, he was President and Chief Executive Officer
of Total Research Corporation (1999 – 2002), (NASDAQ: TOTL),
which he merged with Harris Interactive after overseeing the
company’s turnaround and a $100 million increase in its
shareholder value.
Serving in the public sector, Al was President Reagan’s
United
States Assistant Secretary of Labor and Chief of Staff (1980
–
1984). As second in command at the Department of Labor, he managed $33
billion in annual budget outlays and 10,000 employees. A key
accomplishment during his tenure was the creation of the Job Training
and Partnership Act, a public and private partnership that saved
billions of dollars and produced a more efficient federal training
delivery system. In addition, Al restructured the pension and welfare
benefits administration and the federal unemployment insurance system.
Prior to serving in the federal government, he was a Vice President of
Chase Manhattan Bank in New York (1972 – 1980).
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