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Bernie McConnell

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Executive Vice President at Greenleaf Corporation
📍 Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States

Bernie McConnell is the Executive Vice President at Greenleaf Corporation, leading global commercial business operations including sales, marketing, and product development. An alumnus of Penn State University and Duquesne University, he previously held multiple VP roles at Kennametal. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, high-charging, and ethical leader.

Outside of work, Bernie shows a strong interest in mentoring and celebrating the career successes of young professionals. His interests also extend to the aerospace and defense sector, as he follows major industry players like Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, which are key end-users for his companys products.

He successfully executed a massive brand consolidation strategy at a previous company, streamlining a portfolio of over 30 brands down to just two.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

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Manufacturing Productivity
He actively promotes getting more out of existing resources to increase productivity, a key theme in his public posts for Greenleaf.
Advanced Metalworking
His role is centered on advanced carbide and ceramic cutting tools, with a specific focus on effectively machining tough materials like titanium.
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Career

Work history

9-2015
Executive Vice President
Greenleaf Corporation
10-2009 - 9-2015
Vice President, WIDIA Product Group and Services
Kennametal
8-2005 - 7-2008
Director, Market Segment Management and Product Management
Kennametal
1-1997 - 2-2010
Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategy
Kennametal
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Education
1998 - 2002
MBA
Duquesne University
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Science
Penn State University
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