Core Competencies
M&A
Capital Raising
Process & Internal Control
Improvements
ERP Implementation
Turnaround & Restructuring
Debt Restructuring
Reporting and Budget Improvement
System Improvements
Accounting
Industry Experience
Distribution, particularly produce distribution
Aircraft Services
Aerospace
Manufacturing and Food Processing
Equipment Leasing
Logistics
Education & Certifications
MBA, Finance
University of Oregon
Executive Profile
Robert Kiehnle is a Partner on the Central team of SeatonHill. Mr. Kiehnle is a successful financial leader with a proven track record of delivering positive change and organizational growth. Throughout his four-decade career, he has served as a CFO, VP of Finance, and Executive Consultant where he garnered extensive experience in M&A, debt refinancing, and raising capital. Robert helped facilitate the acquisition or investment in over 25 entities and has helped raise or restructure over $2 billion in capital in both debt and equity markets. He has successfully implemented ERP systems and instituted internal and process control measures for multiple firms.
Key Experience
Fresh Food Supply-Chain Network: As CFO of this company with 50 distributors and over 70 North American distribution centers, Robert was responsible for all finance and accounting, human resources, and information technology operations. He was instrumental in the restructuring, spinoff, and funding of a wholly owned subsidiary. Robert also oversaw the implementation of a consolidated customer billing platform to facilitate growth and retention of customers.
Executive Consulting Firm: Robert spent 3 years as a partner in the Dallas practice providing interim executive and consulting services for multiple firms in industries including manufacturing, forestry management, medical technology, and aerospace. His work performed included upgrading reporting processes, operational restructuring, company rehabilitation, product planning, forecasting, capital raising, and company sales increases.
Publicly Traded Produce Distribution Company: As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert was responsible for all finance, accounting, human resource, and information technology functions. He spearheaded 13 acquisitions and implemented a company-wide ERP system.
Railcar Leasing Corporation: As VP of Finance and Administration, Robert restructured company debt and established a growth trajectory that resulted in a portfolio of over 75,000 railcars. He was intricately involved in the acquisitions that led the company to become the largest independent rail car leasing company in North America. The company was eventually sold to GE Capital for a premium.