Senior level executive with strong overall management expertise and financial background focused on developing and executing strategic plans aimed at driving sales and profits. Has uniquely led at the most senior levels the Finance, Retail, Sales, Marketing and Strategy groups as well as all M&A activities.

President - US @ Manage and grow profitable sales of Farrow & Ball products across all U.S. channels of distribution. Influence and drive the marketing plan and corporate strategy for the U.S. business. Explore and forge new business opportunities consistent with F&B's super premium brand image across the paint and wallpaper industry. Go to www.farrow-ball.com to learn more. From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Greater New York City AreaVice President - Sales & New Business Development @ From January 2014 to March 2015 (1 year 3 months) Greater New York City AreaSVP Strategy & Retailing @ Reporting to the CEO, serve as linchpin with the dealer channel of over 5,000 stores across N.A. understanding the dealers’ perspective, translating industry trends and competitive analysis to identify market share growth opportunities as well as to strengthen and differentiate the dealer channel long term. Responsible for all aspects of the $130m company Owned-Stores Group and the Retail Services Group of 60+ retail specialists delivering in-store experience and product training, retail best practices, and business consulting throughout the dealer network. From June 2012 to December 2013 (1 year 7 months) SVP Sales, Retailing & Marketing @ Reporting to the CEO, led the field sales force of over 300 sales reps and managers. Directed the Marketing & Communications Group consisting of 25+ professionals with a +$30 million media budget and overall $80m budget. Maintained oversight of the Retail Services Group. From 2009 to 2012 (3 years) VP Retailing @ Reporting to the CEO, led the Retail Services Group. From 2005 to 2009 (4 years) VP Finance @ Reporting to the CFO, managed the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, credit and strategic planning & analysis teams of over 40 employees. From 2001 to 2005 (4 years) Corporate Controller @ Reporting to the CFO, managed a team of over 20 professionals in the accounting, consolidation and financial reporting areas. Responsible for all analysis and reporting to internal and external stakeholders including the Board of Directors and SEC. Acted as chief technical accountant in the application of GAAP and the principal management liaison to the external auditors. From 1997 to 2001 (4 years) Corporate Controller @ Broadly managed worldwide accounting and reporting activities including: financial reporting & consolidation, treasury services, accounting and the strategic planning efforts partnered with the CFO. Teamed with the CFO in evaluating IPO and the sale of the company strategies. Co-authored the Offering Memorandum and selling presentations ultimately selling the company to Sherwin Williams. From 1996 to 1997 (1 year) Manager @ From 1989 to 1996 (7 years)

PMD, Business @ Harvard Business School From 2004 to 2004 BS, Accounting @ Fairfield University From 1985 to 1989 Edward Klein is skilled in: CPA, Forecasting, Income Statement, Business Planning, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Pricing, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Sales, Retail