Brian K. Browe
Dynamic executive leader with 30+ years scaling manufacturing operations and driving global growth. Expanded P&L from $10M → $150M with $60M EBITDA, leading cross-functional teams and growing workforce from 30 → 350 employees. Directed U.S. and international defense contracts while integrating Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver sustainable revenue growth. Expert in corporate governance, strategic planning, operational excellence, HR leadership, and market expansion. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and executing strategies that consistently deliver measurable business results.
Jurisdiction
United States | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | Belgium | Canada | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Ireland | Italy | Israel | Japan | Kuwait | Malaysia | New Zealand | Netherlands | Peru | Saudi Arabia | Singapore | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan | Thailand
Experience
BROWE, Inc. – Clinton Township, MI President / General Manager | 2009 – Present • Founded and scaled Opto-Mechanical Technologies Corporation, securing a U.S. utility patent and leading end-to-end strategy across sales, marketing, product development, and operations, driving sustained growth, market expansion, and competitive differentiation. • Directed global sales and marketing initiatives, securing defense contracts and expanding presence in international markets, while overseeing comprehensive export control and trade compliance programs (EAR, ITAR, Commerce export licenses, DFARS) to ensure regulatory adherence and protect global operations. • Led in-house assembly operations by implementing Lean initiatives, integrating Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies, while creating detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures, resulting in optimized cycle times, improved workplace safety, and measurable productivity gains. • Managed P&L financial planning, budget, and cost control.