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Valio USA, Inc
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Head of Business Development
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New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Cindy H. Young is listed as Head of Business Development at Valio USA, Inc, based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Cindy H. Young.
Cindy H. Young previously worked as Senior Business Development Manager at Valio Usa, Inc and Senior Product Manager at Arla Foods. Cindy H. Young holds Mba, General Management from Harvard Business School.
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About Cindy H. Young
I am an innovator who is passionate about launching new products that bring joy to the lives of consumers.Throughout my career, I have established a track record of leading cross-functional teams in overcoming obstacles to launch new products under aggressive timelines. These products launched across food, drug, mass, value, c-store, club, and food service channels. In addition to working with in house production teams, I also have extensive experience identifying, auditing, and collaborating with co-packers. I easily adapt to change, as I have worked across multiple industries and in various organizational and corporate structures (public, private, co-op, private equity backed). Fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese, proficient in FrenchCORE STRENGTHS* Product Innovation * Business Strategy * Brand Building * Strategic Partnerships* Trendspotting & Analysis* P&L Management * Cross-Functional Leadership* Mentoring
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11 roles · 29 years
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Head Of Business Development
CurrentValio Ltd. is Finland's largest food company with net sales of $2 Billion. Valio sells its products in about 60 countries around the world. In the U.S. our products include Finlandia cheese and butter, and Gold & Green plant based foods.* Lead the development and commercialization of U.S. cheese and butter portfolio to drive profitable growth across all retail and food service sales channels. * Lead plant-based meat alternative portfolio development and launch in the U.S.* Lead strategy and portfolio development for new dairy segments.
Sep 2022 - Present
Senior Business Development Manager
* Improved portfolio profitability through consolidation of co-manufacturers, SKU rationalization, and reduction in materials costs.* Managed all co-manufacturing relationships, including negotiations, conflict resolution, and project management.* Scoped and evaluated new business opportunities, then led cross-functional teams to launch both imported and domestic new products that met or exceeded target profitability.
Feb 2020 - Sep 2022
Senior Product Manager
Arla Foods is a dairy cooperative based in Aarhus, Denmark. It is the world’s fourth-largest dairy company (Revenue EUR 10+ Billion) and the largest producer of organic dairy products.Managed and drove growth for 4 brands (Lurpak, Apetina, Dofino, and Puck) and strategic private label.Led cross-functional team across US and Denmark to launch a private label new item in a new category in under 9 under months, overcoming obstacles related to logistics and US customs.
2016 - 2019
~3 yrs
New Product Development Manager
Led US new product development for branded and private label products across retail, food service, and industry channels. Successfully implemented NPD process, launching over 10 items in 2 years in both established and new categories for the company.
2014 - 2016
~2 yrs
Growth Channels Marketing
Managed and surpassed P&L targets on $500MM+ business in Club, Value and Drug Channels for the cookie and cracker portfolios, which include leading brands such as Oreo, Ritz, Chips Ahoy!, Newtons and Wheat Thins. Identified new products relevant to the Club, Value and Drug channels, and led cross-functional teams to develop customized packs under aggressive timelines to meet customer needs.
2010 - 2013
~3 yrs
Account Director
Advised Fortune 500 clients by helping their business executives and marketers assess and drive the strategic direction of their brands with knowledge, models, and metrics derived from the world’s most comprehensive study of brands.Clients included: MillerCoors, Miller International, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
2008 - 2009
~1 yr
Brand Manager
Enhanced luxury credentials of Hennessy cognac and expanded target consumer base. Originated the brand's first comprehensive consumer relationship marketing program. Relaunched the brand website. Surpassed P&L goals.
2005 - 2007
~2 yrs
Associate Brand Manager
Drove new product launches. Developed and executed business and marketing plans. Managed packaging upgrade. Achieved P&L targets.
2002 - 2003
~1 yr
Associate Product Manager
Launched new products for two portfolio brands in record timing to beat competition to market. Stabilized acquired brand and reversed sales declines. Developed and executed marketing plans. Managed and actualized P&L targets. Redesigned packaging and revamped recipes.
2000 - 2002
~2 yrs
Assistant Brand Manager
Launched new products with supporting marketing campaigns across all mediums. Initiated and launched website and first online campaign for Gain detergent. Developed and executed business and marketing plans. Managed and surpassed P&L targets.
1998 - 1999
~1 yr
4 education records
Cindy H. Young education
Mba, General Management
Harvard Business School
Bse, Strategic Management, Marketing
The Wharton School
Bs In Economics; Minor In English
University Of Pennsylvania
Valio Lead Program
Aalto University Executive Education And Professional Development
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What company does Cindy H. Young work for?
Cindy H. Young works for Valio USA, Inc.
What is Cindy H. Young's role at Valio USA, Inc?
Cindy H. Young is listed as Head of Business Development at Valio USA, Inc.
Where is Cindy H. Young based?
Cindy H. Young is based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Valio USA, Inc.
What companies has Cindy H. Young worked for?
Cindy H. Young has worked for Valio Usa, Inc, Arla Foods, Mondelēz International, Brandasset Consulting / Young & Rubicam Brands, and Moet Hennessy Usa (A Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Company).
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Cindy H. Young holds Mba, General Management from Harvard Business School.
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