Vice President Sysco Brands
Houston, Texas, United States
Led the strategy, growth, and business results of the $20B Global Private Brand portfolio. Responsible for Brand standards and development, brand strategies and related growth priorities, product expansion and innovation, pricing architecture, and packaging improvements across global business.▪ Managed executive-level finances, operations, and administration on a national and global level. Regularly analyzed division-level information to identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement. Met with executive leadership to present information, interpret results, and offer recommendations for further success.▪ Collaborated with internal and external contacts that included executive leadership, business partners and cross-functional staff on all levels. Built strong, productive relationships while discussing needs that delivered impactful solutions. Served as a subject matter expert, main point-of-contact, and liaison between parties. ▪ Led the Food Safety and Quality team, represented by 200+ colleagues responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards were met across 120+ warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Implemented policies and practices that aligned with the goals of the division as well as the overall vision of the organization.▪ Created a sustainable strategy for long-term growth of Sysco brands and then hired and built a highly competent team that delivered that strategy.