Bob Fitzgerald Email & Phone Number

Sheboygan Falls, Wi

In my most recent role at Johnsonville, LLC, I manage a complete consolidated P&L for six distinct operating companies, across Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Latina America and Canada for revenue and profit growth. I develop and execute annual operating plan to optimize performance across sales, operations, commercialization, marketing, and member development functions. I am charged with integrating recent acquisitions into a cohesive and efficient operating unit. I direct long-term strategic planning initiatives, including Capital, and M&A/JV activities, and spearhead new product innovation. I serve as a key stakeholder for Total Johnsonville Demand function within the Integrated Business Planning process in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Moreover, Accomplishments I'm proud of: • Achieved $350M revenue +20% CAGR 10YR through strategic planning.• Led team of 66 members and 12 direct reports across ten countries for rapid accomplishment of business goals.• Played a crucial role as a valuable member of the Johnsonville, LLC Strategy Team and facilitated critical decision-making process to advance overall strategic direction of company.

Sheboygan Falls Wi

In this role, I crafted a new business model For Canada and Latin America, strategically shifting transportation, logistics, regulatory, and customer service activities from internal expenses to external revenue growth that improved cost efficiency and boosted revenue. I have developed a long-term strategic plan for the Johnsonville International Business Unit, encompassing a strategic approach, geographic focus, financial targets, product development, and resource requirements for the attainment of targeted objectives.Major Achievements: • Spearheaded Americas Business Unit, overseeing $70M in sales across Canada, Mexico, South & Central America, and Caribbean, with ownership of strategic, P&L, operational, and commercial aspects for maximum profitability.• Supervised 11 members, including six direct reports via implementation of individual development plans, accountability scoring, "stretch and grow" development opportunities, and initiatives focused on team culture and cohesiveness.

Being a Sr. International Business Manager, I drove strategic expansion (Existing in CA - share leadership and business activities) of new market development across Caribbean and South American markets, successfully establishing a presence in emerging markets such as Colombia, Chile, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago.Major Achievements: • Accomplished 7.5% volume growth compared to the previous year (2013 vs. FY 2012) through strategic transformation of Mexico Business Unit, while transitioning from a Direct to Distributor model.• Achieved 14% volume growth and 6% three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from FY 2013 by executing Canadian business strategy. (Share Growth FY13-15, Sales and Profit margin growth)

In this tenure, I have created an innovative "Johnsonville Kitchens" communication platform and strategy, to expand the Johnsonville Franchise by targeting a new demographic - "Confident Cooking Moms" - preserving the brand's appeal to existing base of "Young Male Grillers.Major Achievements: • Increased sales, margin, and profit by developing annual marketing plans, formulating long-term strategic vision, managing commercialization processes, and monitoring Italian Sausage Business Team.• Directed development and execution of Johnsonville Sausage Corporate digital strategy, which earned the prestigious Effie Award across Social, SEO/SEM, Equity Integration, and. Com destinations.

Mba, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Division I Soccer, Lambda Chi Alpha Franternity