Paul Caruso

Paul Caruso is an Advisor at Brooks International. Mr. Caruso is an innovative and strategy-oriented executive with deep experience on four continents, including P&L, M&A execution and integration, and business performance improvement responsibilities. He is a proven change agent, successful in building customer-focused teams and implementing rapid transitions that positively impact the bottom line and corporate culture. Mr. Caruso is a dynamic business builder who navigates cultural boundaries and builds winning teams. He brings over 30 years of experience in industrial and consumer product companies across the public and private spectrum.

Mr. Caruso has expertise in P&L management, business strategy, M&A execution, acquisition integration, operations, ecommerce, marketing, startups, and joint ventures. His industry experience includes automotive OE, automotive aftermarket, industrial markets, manufacturing, and distribution. He is experienced in B2B and B2C go-to-market, change management, navigating cultural boundaries, product development, and brand strategies. Mr. Caruso has a passion for entrepreneurship, business building, and empowering winning teams.

In his over 30 years of experience, Mr. Caruso has made significant achievements. Notably, he developed and implemented a turnaround strategy for a $250 million business in the commercial vehicle industry. Additional accomplishments include acquiring the top two aftermarket trailer hitch companies in Brazil and implementing a successful new brand strategy, including brand positioning, rationalization of product offerings, and the launching of a new value brand to support premium brands, while improving competitive strategies.