Jim Cannon

Jim Cannon

President & CEO at AM General LLC

AM General LLC•Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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Experience37+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

I am a global business leader that helps companies amplify their bottom line by steering sophisticated restructurings and turnarounds, adapting business strategies to evolving market needs, unlocking company value through innovative products, and optimizing operational performance through well-defined strategies and world-class talent. I have led businesses across diverse markets and industries, including government and defense, industrial technology, tools, oil and gas pipeline construction, and commercial security. I am a veteran who was privileged to have a rewarding career in the military, which shaped me into a self-made go-getter who values critical decision-making and strategic leadership capabilities. Below are key career accomplishments and specialties: - Orchestrated a bold new company strategy that culminated in a multi-billion-dollar sale, which doubled market capitalization in 4 years. - Executed multiple acquisitions which consolidated a leading position in unmanned air and ground systems, resulting in sustainable double digit organic growth. - Oversaw multiple business turnarounds across diverse industries, resulting in long term profitable growth. Specialties: Global Experience | Growth Strategies | Restructuring | Turnarounds | P&L Management | Product Management | Sales | Marketing | Operations | B2B | Mergers and Acquisitions | Electronic and Mechanical Security | Manufacturing | Industrial Technology | Defense Modernization | Unmanned Systems | Talent Management | Cross-Border Leadership | Board Service

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2024–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2024–Present
  • Jul 2022–Present· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Jul 2022–Present
  • Sep 2021–Present· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2021–Present
  • Apr 2017–Dec 2021· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Member of the Board of Directors & Chair of the Governance Committee
      Apr 2017–Dec 2021
  • 2017–2021· 4 yrs
    • President and CEO
      2017–2021
  • 2001–2017· 16 yrs
    • President
      2009–2012
    • President and General Manager
      2005–2009
    • Manager, Plant
      2001–2005
  • 1999–2001· 2 yrs
    • Lean Manufacturing Manager
      1999–2001
  • 1989–1999· 10 yrs
    • Infantryman and Armor Officer
      1989–1999

Education

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Skills & Expertise

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Strategic LeadershipP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentSix SigmaB2BMarketing StrategyLean ManufacturingNew Business DevelopmentSales ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsSalesInternational BusinessAcquisition IntegrationStrategyStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyManufacturingBusiness DevelopmentMergersOperations Management