Vic Dorsen
Manufacturing business coach and advisor in Sydney
| Hourly rate range | $135 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Manufacturing), University of Technology Sydney; Certified Value Builder Advisor (Value Builder System); Executive Education in Mergers & Acquisitions, INSEAD |
| Practice | The Collaborative Group |
Vic Dorsen is a manufacturing business coach and advisor in Sydney. He works with owners of mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies. His career spans more than 45 years. He was Vice President Asia Pacific at Esselte, where he oversaw 11 countries and 7 factories. He also founded ADEPT and sold it after it grew into Europe's largest packaging consultancy. Today he helps owners grow, raise profit, and prepare to sell.
What Vic helps with
Vic helps manufacturing and trading company owners grow their business, earn more profit, and get ready for a sale or handover.
- Growing a mid-sized manufacturing company
- Lifting profitability
- Improving operations through hands-on work
- Strategic planning for owners
- Preparing a business for a successful exit
- Succession planning
- Raising the value of the business before a sale
Who Vic works with
Vic works with owners of mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies. These firms typically have $5M to $50M in revenue. His clients are Australian business owners who want to grow, raise profit, or plan an exit or handover.
How Vic works
Vic uses hands-on implementation of operational improvements, not only advice. His work covers strategic planning and succession preparation. He is a Certified Value Builder Advisor, so he uses the Value Builder System to raise the value of a business ahead of a sale.
Background and qualifications
Vic has over 45 years of international experience. He was Vice President Asia Pacific at Esselte, overseeing 11 countries, 7 factories, and $600 million in regional sales. He was General Manager at Hunter Douglas Australia and Toshiba Australia, and Chairman of Redback Conferencing. He founded and exited ADEPT, which became Europe's largest packaging consultancy. Its clients included Shell, Boots, and Schwarzkopf. He holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Manufacturing from the University of Technology Sydney. He also completed executive education in Mergers and Acquisitions at INSEAD.
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The CoachVouch take
Vic has run large regional manufacturing operations and built and sold his own consultancy, and he is a Certified Value Builder Advisor.
Best for owners of mid-sized manufacturing or trading companies who want to grow and plan a strong exit.
Common questions
How much does Vic Dorsen charge?
Coaching with Vic runs $135 to $250 an hour. Message Vic from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vic Dorsen help with?
Vic Dorsen helps with growing a mid-sized manufacturing company, lifting profitability, improving operations through hands-on work and strategic planning for owners.
Is Vic Dorsen certified?
Vic Dorsen lists: Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Manufacturing), University of Technology Sydney; Certified Value Builder Advisor (Value Builder System); Executive Education in Mergers & Acquisitions, INSEAD.
What size of company does Vic Dorsen work with?
Vic works with mid-sized manufacturing and trading companies. These typically have $5M to $50M in revenue.
How do I contact Vic Dorsen?
Send Vic a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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