Innovative and performance driven CEO and Board Member with a successful track record of developing and growing profitable domestic and international retail, foodservice and industrial businesses. A proven executive with strong strategic planning, decision making, team building and communication skills. Demonstrated successes in P&L management, driving top line sales growth, brand and private label building, new product development, profit improvement, operations excellence, supply chain management and co-manufacturing. Excellent senior level relationships across several channels including retail, foodservice, industrial, specialty and export markets. Specialties: Business transformation Building high growth businesses Key account acquisitions Innovative new product development Sales, marketing and operations leadership Profit and operating improvements Developing high performance teams Change management and turnarounds Strategic planning and JV partnerships Brand, private label and licensed products International market development Public, family-owned and private equity owned businesses Acquisitions, divestitures and re-financings Private equity, family-owned, private and public company experiences
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Board MemberGrupo Chilero LlcAnn Arbor, Mi, Us -
Chief Executive OfficerBrightpet Nutrition Group May 2021 - PresentLisbon, Ohio, UsHeadquartered in Lisbon, Ohio, BrightPet manufactures and distributes branded, private label and co-manufactured pet food and treats products for U.S. and international markets in over 20+ countries. BrightPet serves as the parent company for Stewart®, Blackwood®, Bravo®, Miracle Care®and Hamilton® brands, along leading blue chip co-manufacturing and private label customers. Relying on 8 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities nationwide, BrightPet delivers quality products in eComm, Pet Specialty, FDMC, independent distribution and export markets. For more information about BrightPet, visit brightpetnutrition.com. -
Board MemberPeterson Farms, Inc. Oct 2022 - PresentShelby, Michigan, Us -
Board MemberRonnoco Coffee 2013 - PresentSt. Louis, Mo, Us -
Operating PartnerHuron Capital Partners 2012 - PresentDetroit, Michigan, Us -
PresidentChampion Foods Llc, An Ilitch Company 2012 - May 2021Reported to the CEO of Ilitch Holdings, responsible for the full P&L and general management of the leading manufacturer of private label and branded pizza programs to retail, foodservice and C-store accounts like Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Kroger, Aldi, Publix, Meijer, HEB, Little Caesars and Casey’s. Manage all functional areas including sales, marketing, production, supply chain, procurement, new product development, human resources and finance.
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PresidentLittle Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Company Jan 2014 - Dec 2019Reported to the CEO of Ilitch Holdings, responsible for the full P&L and general management of one of the leading for-profit fundraising business in the US. Little Caesars Fundraising helps groups raise over $13.5M annually with over 12,000 groups served each year.
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Board MemberSca Technologies May 2014 - Dec 2017Pittsburgh, Pa, Us -
Ceo And PresidentDistant Lands Coffee 2009 - 2011Renton, Washington, UsReported to the Board of Directors, responsible for the full P&L and general management of a $160M specialty coffee company. Distant Lands is the leading provider of private label and custom coffee programs to foodservice and retail accounts like McDonald’s, Panera Bread, Safeway, SuperValu, Fred Meyer (Kroger), Meijer, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Managed all functional areas including sales, marketing, production, procurement, new product development, human resources and finance. Responsible for ten coffee farms and four mills in Costa Rica and Colombia, as well as, two manufacturing plants, 500 employees and 200 skus sold into four distinct channels. Developed, coached and led six-person executive team recruiting two senior executives to the team. -
President Of Us Bakery ProductsDawn Food Products 2006 - 2009Jackson, Mi, UsReported to the CEO and core member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the full P&L and general management of $750M US bakery business. Managed all functional areas including sales, marketing, operations, new product development, purchasing, human resources and finance. Responsible for 14 manufacturing plants, 2,200 employees and 3,000 skus for branded and private label bakery products sold into five different channels. Developed, coached and led 12-person executive team recruiting five new members to the team. -
Vice President Of Global Marketing, Strategic Planning And Interim Vice President Of ManufacturingDawn Food Products 2004 - 2006Jackson, Mi, Us
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Vice President And Managing Director Of EuropeDawn Food Products 2001 - 2004Jackson, Mi, Us
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Vice President Of MarketingDawn Food Products 1998 - 2001Jackson, Mi, Us
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Director Of MarketingThe Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1998Us -
Senior Marketing ManagerThe Pillsbury Company 1994 - 1996Us
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Senior Marketing ManagerGriffith Laboratories 1992 - 1994Alsip, Illinois, Us -
Vice President Of Sales And MarketingFred Busch Foods 1991 - 1992
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Mergers And Acquisitions AssociateCitibank 1990 - 1991New York, New York, Us -
International Banking Officer - Canadian TeamHarris Bank 1986 - 1989Chicago, Illinois, Us
David Kowal Education Details
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of ManagementFinance And International Studies -
University Of MichiganEconomics
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Birmingham Brother Rice High School
Frequently Asked Questions about David Kowal
What company does David Kowal work for?
David Kowal works for Grupo Chilero Llc
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David Kowal's current role is Board Member.
What schools did David Kowal attend?
David Kowal attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management, University Of Michigan, Birmingham Brother Rice High School.
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