Dan Swartz Email & Phone Number

Hugo Enterprises is the holding company established by TD Ameritrade Founder Joe Ricketts for his operating companies. Hugo owns and operates a diverse portfolio of businesses in the CPG/food, media, and hospitality industries. As part of the executive leadership team, I report directly to Mr. Ricketts and work in a variety of capacities across the business portfolio including M&A, business integration, marketing and operational management.

In my current role as President, I built Hugo Specialty Foods as a world-class marketing, sales and logistics engine for premium food brands including Village PieMaker, 3 Dragons and High Plains Bison. I provide sales, marketing and operations team leadership for a remote team spread across the US. ➟ Built the company’s marketing and sales teams from scratch. ➟ Direct business strategy for several premium food brands including product development, media strategy, shopper and syndicated data, marketing spending and market research.➟ Serve as an integral part of the Holding Company executive leadership team, leading a wide range of strategic business functions for Hugo's operating companies and portfolio investments.

As COO for DNAinfo, I led a digital news service and next-generation digital media SaaS platform with a staff of 180+ people. ➟ Developed and productized “Neighborhood Factor”- an advanced data-driven segmentation theory centered around neighborhood affinity by leading a team of strategy, social science, and data experts.➟ Led corporate development projects involving acquisition and integration of other media companies. ➟ Built strategic partnerships with key technology and data companies to integrate web and app properties.

Chicago, Il, Us

During my time with Upshot, a full-service agency with ~175 marketing professionals, I oversaw digital marketing strategy, media, and analytics services across the agency. I provided leadership and direction for all digital marketing, media innovation, digital innovation in retail and marketing analytics efforts for clients and the agency.➟ Identified new revenue streams by developing and launching new monetization models and service offerings.➟ Directed media teams in developing innovative shopper marketing programs. ➟ Served on the executive leadership team and served as digital innovation expert for clients.

I was initially appointed as CMO of SubscriberMail email and marketing SaaS before Harland Clarke acquired the company. After the merger was completed, I was entrusted and appointed to serve as VP Product and Marketing of the marketing services business. I provided leadership in strategic direction and development of multi-channel marketing SaaS platforms and service offerings, including highly regulated financial sectors. ➟ Developed strategic marketing plans to drive accelerated growth.➟ Created new revenue streams by innovating new and expanded analytics and data service offerings.➟ Subject matter expert and advisor to Fortune 500 clients.

As an entrepreneur at heart, I took advantage of the opportunity to launch and run a boutique marketing communications agency focused on marketing consulting and integrated marketing strategies.