"As interim CEO, Bill was able to effectively and efficiently analyze the large and complex RFID market for us and identified segments where our technology would have a clear, competitive advantage. He has since established ongoing relationships with several potential strategic partners which will allow us to target our product design to a specific commercial application and launch with a market leader."

Christian Steele
Founder/Investor
DepartNot Technologies, LLC
A startup manufacturer of high accuracy real time location systems (RTLS) employing RF technology.




"Bill has a comprehensive understanding of how to develop a business plan that will attract investors. He has extensive knowledge of associations, networks and the investment community in the Boston area. His expertise allowed me to deliver a business plan that answered the question, 'Why Should I Invest?' rather than 'What is the technology? "

Kevin H. Mulvey
Founder
Vipcort
A US provider that accelerates the adoption of VoIP services to the SMB market.

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"Bill came into Philips/AIS at a very critical stage of our corporate development. Bill was hired to take a great prototype device from initial construction into full production and deployment in the semiconductor customer world. All this had to be completed in record time and with a very constrained budget. Bill not only got units shipped, but also got them installed and supported with happy customers. After this success, Bill stepped up to take the position of GM and ran the group through several very difficult changes in our corporate structure and market conditions. I have always been impressed with Bill's ability to focus on the core problems, applying resources where they will create the greatest leverage for the organization. I would recommend Bill very highly."

John Hanselman
Managing Principal
Renova Partners, LLC
A national brownfield investment and development company.

"Bill is a very experienced business professional with great insight into what makes companies work. He is a pleasure to work with and has been a source of information and solid advice for me."

Peter Vandermeulen
Founder and Chairman
Blueshift Technologies, Inc.
A leading provider of factory automation for the semiconductor industry.



"I wholeheartedly recommend Bill's services to clients. He has the unique ability to provide expertise and guidance in multiple areas of focus including business growth, marketing and technology strategies, as well as implementation plans. He has created a terrific track record of success."

Steve Snyder
Partner & Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Gesmer Updegrove LLP
A premier law firm for technology companies and emerging businesses.



"Bill was consulting for me during an important internal strategic project. During this project I learned to know him as a true leader. Based on his profound insight and experience in the semiconductor business, Bill would come up with both top level as well as detailed suggestions and strategies extremely fast. His vast professional and industry network as well as his proactive style allowed him to get important information in hours which typically requires months for others. Apart from the obvious leadership skills and experience in his various positions, Bill’s personal profile combines both deep technical insight as well as excellent marketing skills and strategies. What is absolutely remarkable in talking with Bill is how he sees through seemingly complex situations and turns his observations into great and very true advice for leaders. I took away a lot from the interaction with Bill."

Ranier Knippelmeyer
Senior Vice President, Operations
Carl Zeiss SMT
A US based global supplier of instrumentation for the life sciences and semiconductor industries.



"Bill is the type of character one would call a true leader. He is able to almost instantly identify growth opportunities, envision a product development project, drive his organisation to fast execution and have a new product successfully delivered on schedule. Bill's support was vital for winning two major accounts in our territory and this resulted in significant growth for our company. Bill is an exceptional professional with an outstanding level of management skills and highest dedication to serve his business partners and clients. I look forward to the opportunity of working again with Bill."

Reiner Lindner
Director of Sales and Marketing
Veonis Technologies, GmbH
A leading pan-European supplier of equipment, materials and services to the semiconductor and related industries.



"I've known Bill for about 15 years in capacities ranging from engineering colleague to reporting manager. Throughout this period he has demonstrated best-in-class leadership skills, broad and in-depth business management talent and an intuitive engineering and product sense. Bill's thorough and methodical approach combined with his unwavering follow-through make him an excellent choice to lead any technology business, business process or strategy. Above all though, what I appreciate the most about Bill, and is such a rare attribute, is Bill's integrity. His honesty and loyalty are second to none."

Mark Clemons
Engineering and Customer Support Manager
Speedline technologies, Inc.
A leading US based equipment supplier to the electronics assembly and semiconductor packaging industries.

"Bill is an inventive, passionate and directed manager. He sees through peripheral noise to the heart of a problem and then does whatever it takes to build a solution. He is uncompromising in his commitment to meeting targets, while also remaining both human and humane. I'd love to work with Bill again and heartily recommend him."

John Hennessy
Regional Sales Manager
The Peer Group, Inc.
A globally positioned software development and consulting firm that specializes in solving manufacturing problems for our customers in the semiconductor, automotive, electronics and life sciences industries.

"Bill does a great job of managing the details while maintaining a global view. He is one of the smartest people I know - he understands complex technical details and is equally adept at understanding and managing interpersonal relations well."

Dan Healey
Project Manager
MTechnology, Inc.
A US based consulting engineering firm that offers design, analysis and fabrication services to a variety of clients for the implementation of power system hardware.

"Bill is a detailed manager who led our company to new heights as we transitioned from Active Impulse Systems to Philips Analytical. He quickly linked us to appropriate organizations within PANalytical to support our quick growth and support profitability. Bill stressed highest quality shipments and support for our customers. He was a devoted and skilled leader who moved our team and division through many successes. It was an honor to be on his team!"

Peter Marciano
Manufacturing Production/Test & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
NEXX Systems
A US based manufacturer of wafer level packaging processing systems.

"I've known Bill for several years. We are members of some of the same organizations. Bill and I served on the Exit Planning Exchange Membership Committee together and Bill has been Membership Chair for The Society of Professional Consultants (SPC), for which I am President. I am very impressed with Bill's knowledge of business and the business environment, including world issues. His strategic direction has been extremely important to SPC and he has also offers tactical solutions to issues. I would highly recommend Bill."

"Bill is the kind of consultant everyone wants at the table. He is straight-forward, clear thinking, and leads the way to valuable actions. I've known Bill for several years as we have similar businesses involved in different industries. We also served together on the Board of the Society of Professional Consultants, where Bill initiated and led several key programs. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone that want to grow their business in tough times."

Paul Danis
Founder and Principal
Eastwoods Consulting
A consulting firm specializing in helping companies connect their technologies and products with the life sciences marketplace.

"Bill was the perfect executive spokesperson; personable, knowledgeable and always on message. It is easy to see why media and analysts saw Bill as a resource with valuable insights into the semiconductor marketplace. Bill is a strong leader with lots of integrity; something you don't see at every company."

Alicia Bucknam Libucha
Manager
Lois Paul & Partners
A national strategic communications agency that provides a wide range of public relations services to emerging and established high technology and life sciences companies.

"Many executives can develop a strategic vision for an organization, but few know how to lead that organization through the day to day and week to week tasks required to make that vision a reality. Bill has the remarkable ability to do both effectively and efficiently, allowing even the most under-resourced organizations to achieve outstanding results. There are few who would not benefit tremendously from having Bill lead their company."

Matt Wizeman
Manufacturing Manager
Blueshift Technologies, Inc.
A leading provider of factory automation for the semiconductor industry.

"As a colleague on the Exit Planning Exchange Membership Committee Bill is always prepared to represent member candidates, offers insightful comments on all membership issues and activities and always keeps the long-term view of XPX in mind when making decisions. He does a very effective job of leveraging his extensive business experience in evaluating candidates for the relevancy of their exit planning experience, and is a highly valued contributor to XPX."

John Wheeler
Managing Partner
Wheeler Performance Group
Strategic and operational consultants to small and medium sized businesses.



"I worked with Bill and his team as a key supplier to a major product development program that Bill headed. This development program and commercial launch included aggressive technology commercialization and the integration of numerous suppliers under tight budget and time constraints. Bill demonstrated a rare combination of business, technical, decision making and leadership skills resulting in a highly successful launch of a product line which set a new standard in a highly competitive global industry."

Craig Carlson
Owner
InDepth Design Consultancy
Provider of comprehensive product design and devlopment services.



"Bill is a rare individual whose executive skills go beyond just management to true leadership. He is able to connect with staff across all levels of an organization, from the boardroom to the shop floor, and to inspire teams to work together towards a common company vision. He has both a keen sense for identifying core issues in a business problem and a strong data-driven decision-making style. With wide-ranging experience, from business launch, to engineering/operations, to mergers and acquisitions, I believe Bill is an invaluable asset to a growing organization."

Michael Gostein
Co-founder/Chief Technology Officer
Atonometrics, Inc.
A provider of test and measurement technology to the solar panel industry.



"Bill is highly able executive with a rare ability to bring people together and organize his team to deliver results. I have witnessed first hand his talent at reading and influencing people when negotiating with customers and potential acquirers as well as when pulling a disparate group of technical, commercial and operational organizations into a highly functional team. Bill is a shrewd planner and an excellent motivator whom I endorse without reservation."

Peter Rosenthal
Senior Product Engineering Manager
Coherent, Inc.
A leading supplier of photonics-based solutions.



"Bill is an accomplished leader combining skills of a corporate strategist, a competent engineer, and a hockey player. He sees the big picture, commands full grasp of technical details, and is always ready to evaluate the ever changing field situation and make a rapid considered decision. Bill earned well deserved respect of people in the organization and scored many important points for the team."

Michael Joffe
Test Engineering Manager
Luminus Devices, Inc.
A leading supplier of high performance solid state light sources.

Contact: Bill Gately
Tel: (781)-982-1327
E-mail: bill.gately@rockland-group.com