Coco Kyriopoulos Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

After the acquisition of Christie Cookie Co. by Rich Products, was hired to continue as head of Direct to Consumer for Christie Cookie, as well as develop and grow new Ecommerce businesses for Rich Products- Researched the market and opportunity for selling food products direct to restaurants, bypassing food distribution companies.- Convinced the executive team of the opportunity and envisioned online execution of sales and distribution model, introducing Rich’s products to new markets and increasing accessibility of limited time offerings- Headed Happy Orchard, a 2021 acquisition of Rich’s, which targets the meal kit industry. Upon acquisition and CEO resignation, led the remaining 75-person team and hired new team members to align around strategy, planning, operations, and sales. Guided team through integration within Rich’s- In 2024, increased responsibility to lead all Ecommerce Marketing initiatives, including retail media networks and marketplaces. Responsible for over $100M in Ecommerce sales for Rich Products.

Head of Direct to Consumer division of Christie Cookie Co and member of the senior leadership team. Primary responsibilities include leadership, strategic planning and financial responsibility for direct to consumer division, including corporate gifting, consumer sales and marketing, customer service, ecommerce, and bakeries.

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Lebanon, Tn, Us

Primary responsibilities included creating and maintaining the annual budget, quarterly projections, investor presentations and earnings releases. - Updated and maintained the annual plan P&L model for the entire company. Worked across departments to determine inputs. Worked with each executive team member to develop departmental G&A budgets. Prepared presentation for the executive team to present the annual plan to the Cracker Barrel Board of Directors. - Primary contact for institutional and retail shareholders and sell-side research analysts. Wrote quarterly earnings releases and CEO and CFO scripts for quarterly earnings calls. Met with each executive team member for input on CEO scripts. Prepared all CEO and CFO presentations for investor conferences and meetings. Wrote the 2012 and 2013 Annual Reports and portions of the proxy statements. Managed logistics for hostile proxy contest against activist investor.

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Primary responsibilities included negotiating with vendors for the purchasing of small wares and kitchen equipment for all Cracker Barrel locations - Wrote purchase strategy and negotiated purchases of small wares for all 600+ Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores. Reviewed and cataloged all kitchen tools with cooking team to create symmetry across all locations. Saved Cracker Barrel 5%-10% on future kitchen tool purchases. - Created a strategy, recommendation and process for replacing aerators for all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restroom faucets and saved company approximately $200,000 annually in water costs. - Developed new salad dressing holder, still used in all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.

Founded children's clothing company, which designed, marketed and sold Coco Bonbons brand of clothing to company-owned stores and wholesale accounts. Specific accomplishments included: - Created and designed concept and brand. Oversaw all product development and operations. - Developed sourcing and manufacturing relationships in China and India. - Grew brand to sell to over 500 wholesale accounts, including the Neiman Marcus Group, in the US and a few internationally. - Doubled sales annually for first four years. - Managed 30 employees and outside sales representatives across 4 states. - Opened Coco Bonbons Factory Store at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, TN and two Coco Bonbons Boutiques. - Raised private equity and debt. Navigated company through recession and closure

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Assisted clients in merger and acquisitions transactions and capital raising. Primary responsibilities included leading the transaction process, financial analysis and marketing services to new clients.

Processed M&A and capital raising transactions for private and public companies in a variety of industries.

Mba, Finance, Accounting

B.A., Russian