Darren Thomson Email & Phone Number

I’ve been passionate about Consumer Goods for over 25 years with a unique balance of Deep CPG Industry understanding, coupled with a track record of driving value for Consumer Goods clients through developing new commercial and digital strategies, Go-to-Market and operating models, and delivering major business transformation from a people, process and technology perspective. I am comfortable working on my own or leading high performance, cross functional or multi-disciplinary teams. I am creative and a skilled problem solver, applying Design Thinking principles, with experience of running Agile and traditional projects.My focus is the Commercial Front Office and achieving sustainable growth through increased sales, and improved efficiency and productivity. CRM, Omni Channel Sales, Digital Channels, eCommerce, Merchandising, Space Planning, Shopper Marketing, Customer Experience, Category Management and Field Force optimisation, organisational and process design.I have supported global clients in AlcoBev, Beverages, Tobacco, Food, Home and Personal Care, Cosmetics, Dry Packaged Goods, Confectionery and Dairy, in emerging and developed markets including China, Thailand, South Korea, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Russia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.My Key Skills are:• Business Transformation- Strategy and implementation especially in Sales and Commercial Functions delivering growth and efficiency, supported by technology. • Client Relationship Management- Developing existing and building new client relationships.• Program Management – Successful leadership of complex projects and cross-functional project teams, in multiple geographies.• Commercial Acumen – Management of multi-million-pound budgets, developing and implementing business plans in diverse and dynamic environments.• Problem Solving – Analysis of complex issues and information in order to understand the cause and deliver effective, innovative and relevant solutions. • Negotiating and Influencing – Developing and executing the appropriate strategy to deliver the best outcome applying data analysis and storytelling techniques• Communication – Skilled presenter with excellent written and oral communication skills. Significant experience of presenting and influencing across a wide spectrum of levels from shop floor to C Suite.

Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Innovation Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, and 46 others.