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Mr. Bazet is focused on creating shareholder value for Cobra through worldwide growth that includes new business lines and strategic acquisitions.
A seasoned executive with experience in a variety of consumer product industries, Bazet has engineered and managed more than a dozen successful turnarounds for companies of all sizes. His proven track record in corporate renewals spans a variety of global industries in the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe. Prior to joining Cobra, Bazet served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryobi Motor Products� Floor Care Group. He designed and executed a strategy that resulted in the successful launch of several new products and led negotiations culminating in the value-added sale of the group to a strategic buyer. Mr. Bazet has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Code-A-Phone Corporation, a Portland, Oregon-based supplier of telecommunications products. Under his leadership, the company launched a variety of new products, and established worldwide distribution offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Asia and several Eastern European locations. Prior to joining Code-A-Phone, Bazet was Vice President of Chicago-based Buccino and Associates, a nationally renowned turnaround-consulting firm, where he led the largest turnaround in the firm�s 14-year history. In addition, Bazet founded his own Dallas-based turnaround consulting practice, Bazet Financial Group, Inc., specializing in renewing distressed middle-market companies, and positioning them for eventual growth or sale. Bazet has held senior management positions with several other companies as well, including Fleck Industries, Shell Oil Company, Electrical Systems & Services and Missco Corporation.
Mr. Bazet holds a B.S. in Finance and M.B.A. from Nicholls State University in Louisiana. He has shared his financial and business expertise with New York University�s seminar series, Financial Planning for Closely Held Corporations, and has spoken to other professional groups and corporate executives on such topics as Corporate Revitalization and Creation of Shareholder Value. | 