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CEO, COO, CAIO, VP, Director, Executive Recruiter, Author | AI and Robotics Strategy & Implementation LeaderCONTACT INFO:
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SPU@jwlinternational.com
Personal site: steve‑urban.com
Resume: https://shorturl.at/Kaqo7
I build, scale, and modernize organizations by aligning people, operations, and technology to drive performance.
For 30 plus years, I have owned full P&L up to $80M and led multi-site teams of 200 plus across recruiting, legal services, consumer goods, retail, and robotics services. My edge is execution at the intersection of applied AI, robotics operations, talent systems, and operating leadership.
Where I deliver the most value:
✅AI and automation adoption that improves speed, quality, and accountability with governance and risk controls
✅Robotics operations enablement including field support, technician networks, uptime focus, and scalable service delivery
✅Talent acquisition leadership through AI enabled recruiting systems, process redesign, and performance management
✅Operational leadership in consumer goods including multi site execution, cost and margin improvement, and team scaling
Proof points:
✅Reduced hiring time to fill by 40 percent plus through AI enabled recruiting systems and process redesign
✅Delivered 50 percent plus efficiency gains in document review and legal research workflows through governed AI rollout
✅Improved profitability by 35 percent plus through cost resets, workflow optimization, and operating cadence
✅Scaled Riderflex to $3M plus revenue with 4,000 plus placements and 100 plus executive searches
Built Robo Reliance to support robotics maintenance and field service delivery
Today:
✅VP Talent and Brand Strategy at JWL International, leading people, talent, employer brand, AI, IT, and marketing
✅Chairman, Robo Reliance, scaling robotics maintenance and field services
✅Founder and CEO, Riderflex, executive recruiting and AI enabled talent solutions
Open to the following roles:
✅AI leadership and applied AI operations
✅Robotics operations and services leadership
✅Talent acquisition and workforce systems leadership
✅Operational executive leadership in consumer goods
Target titles include:
Chief AI Officer, VP AI Operations, Head of AI, VP Robotics Operations, Head of Field Service, VP Talent Acquisition, Executive Recruiter, Chief People Officer, CEO, COO, VP Operations, Executive Director
Will cover relocation costs as needed.
Publications:
Amazon Author Page: https://shorturl.at/yAFyd