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Former CEO with extensive global board experience. Focused on consumer, multi-unit retail, healthcare, technology, and digitization. Significant experience in digital transformation, omnichannel disruption, M&A, private equity investment, activist investor engagement, board governance, and women’s leadership. Now a Boston Consulting Group Senior Advisor working closely with Private Equity clients and advising CEOs. Current work is mostly M&A diligence, operational improvement, and consumer insight strategic work to drive revenue in consumer-facing businesses.20 years of public and private board experience; recognized by the National Association of Corporate Directors as a Top 100 Director in 2019. Was Lead Director of iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT, maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, during a period that included an activist engagement, significant director change, rapid growth, record revenues, and record share price. Formerly on the boards of Tupperware (NYSE:TUP), a $1B manufacturer of products for the home, Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET, a $4B tech-enabled veterinarian services and supply company, Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), National Life Group, Sealy, Inc. (NYSE:ZZ) and several private companies. Specialties:- Digital transformation, lead generation, media and advertising- Consumer Tech- Consumer Goods and Retail- International experience in Europe, USA and Asia- M&A and financial expertise- Working with activist investors, and working through turnaround situations- Large and small company experience, including Fortune 100 and private equity- Board leadership: Lead Independent Director, Chair of Nom & Gov, experience on numerous other committees
Boston Consulting Group (Bcg)
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Senior AdvisorBoston Consulting Group (Bcg) Jun 2018 - PresentBoston, Massachusetts, Us
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Senior AdvisorBoston Consulting Group (Bcg) Jun 2018 - PresentBoston, Massachusetts, UsBCG is a global strategy consulting firm, with 100 offices in 50 countries. As a Senior Advisor I work with consulting teams as an industry expert, leveraging my experience as a former CEO. Much of the work involves assisting private equity firms in assessing potential acquisitions, helping improve portfolio company performance, and staying ahead of ever changing consumer trends amid digital disruption.
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Board DirectorMultiple Public And Private Boards 2003 - Present20 + years of public and private board experience, includingTupperware, iRobot, Covetrus, Interpublic Group, National Life Group, Sealy, and several private companies. Have been LeadIndependent Director, Chair of many board committees, and have led numerous ad hoccommittees during times of change. Recognized by the National Association of Corporate directors as a Top 100 Director in 2019
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Board Director (For Global Organization)Women Corporate Directors Foundation Oct 2020 - Oct 2024West Palm Beach, Florida, UsWCD is the largest global membership organization for women board members, with 70 chapters serving members of over 8,500 boards in six continents.Our community includes women corporate directors, board chairs, CEOs, and C-suite executives from some of the largest companies on indices like S&P 500, FTSE 250, DAX, Nikkei and beyond. -
Board DirectorTupperware Brands (Nyse: Tup) Mar 2021 - Oct 2023Tupperare is a $1B+ global manufacturer of consumer products for the home, distributing in 80 countries worldwide. I chaired several special committees, including a committee that appointed a Chief Restructuring Officer, hired several new restructuring board member experts, and appointed a new CEO. During that time, I was also a member of Compensation and Nom & Gov Committees. I joined the board knowing it was financially and operationally challenged, and assisted with the transition from "Tupperware Parties" into new distribution channels. I left the board in 2023 along with three other board members when we replaced ourselves with new board members with deep experience in financial restructuring, plus the new CEO. I am very proud to have been involved with this iconic brand, and will be a Tupperware fan forever.
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Director; Former Lead Independent DirectorIrobot (Nasdaq: Irbt) Dec 2011 - Jun 2023iRobot designs and builds robots for the home - such as the Roomba vacuum cleaner, the Braava floor mopping robot, and smart mobile air filters for the home. iRobot's has an extensive patent portfolio including proprietary technologies for the connected home and advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. I was Lead Independent Director (LID) during a three year period with activist engagement, and Chaired the Nom & Gov committee for most of my tenure. Our board was recognized for excellence in governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors in April 2018, when I was LID. I retired from the board after 12 years in 2023.
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Board DirectorCovetrus (Nasdaq: Cvet) Feb 2019 - Oct 2022Covetrus is a $4Bn tech-enabled veterinarian services company, which was formed as a public company in February 2019 from the merger of Henry Schein Animal Health Division and Vets First Choice. I was Chair of Nominating and Governance Committee; member of Compensation Committee. I left the board when the company went private in October 2022.
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President / Ceo Of Four Private Equity Backed CompaniesIdeal Image, The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware, Wellness Petfood 2004 - 2018Entrusted by two private equity firms, L Catterton and Charlesbank Partners, to take on roles as either President or CEO of their portfolio companies. Developed a fifteen year track record of growing sales, driving EBITDA, and building shareholder value through a combination of (a) digitizing DTC marketing and engagement (b) expanding go-to-market strategies and crossing channels where needed (c) developing online services and content, and (d) streamlining cost structure. Return on investment ranged from 3X to 9X, each in 2 to 4 years.I remain a Limited Partner in both L Catterton and Charlesbank funds, and provide ongoing assistance to them and their portfolio companies.- Ideal Image: largest Medspa chain in the US, with 130 centers and 2,000 employees- Princeton Review: international education services company with 5,000 teachers and tutors- Restoration Hardware: home product retailer with 100 stores, catalog, web- Wellness Petfood: largest all-natural pet food company, selling to 10,000 stores in the US and Canada
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Board DirectorInterpublic Group (Nyse: Ipg) 2015 - 2017Interpublic is a $11Bn global advertising holding company, owning agencies and PR firms such as McCann, Lowe, FCB, Hill Holliday, and Weber Shandwick.I joined the board when an activist, Elliot Investment Management, insisted on new board members and some new committees. I was a candidate approved by both sides, and stayed on the board during the time that Elliot was invested in the company.
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Board DirectorNational Life Group 2007 - 2014Montpelier, Vt, UsNLG is a financial services company with subsidiaries in life insurance and mutual funds; $30+ billion in assets under management.Joined the board in 2007, having been involved as an advisor to the board in the 1990s. Was on every committee at one time or another, and chaired Nominating and Governance. Left the board after 7 years due to the demands of my job at The Princeton Review, and travel conflicts. -
Board DirectorSealy Corporation (Nyse: Zz) 2010 - 2013Sealy is one of the largest bedding manufacturers in the world, with $1.2 billion in revenue, selling through 7,000 retail outlets.Joined the board in 2010 soon after it had gone public and KKR had reduced its stake below 50%. Left in 2014 when we sold the company to Tempur-pedic.
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Board DirectorMalden Mills 2003 - 2006Spartanburg, South Carolina, Us$200 million textile manufacturer known for Polartec fleece and military body armor.Joined the board when it emerged from bankruptcy in 2003, and helped bring a new CEO on board who restructured and stabilized the company. Left when the company was being sold to Versa Capital. -
Executive Vice PresidentCvs Pharmacy (Nyse: Cvs) 2001 - 2003$100 billion retailer serving consumers through 6,000 stores, catalogs, and the web.Reported directly to the CEO. Led CVS.com, customer service, market research, strategy, and new business development. Improved the pharmacy operations through extensive process redesign; developed the strategy to acquire a Pharmacy Benefit Manager, and presented it to our board, which ultimately led to the acquisition of Caremark a few years later.
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PresidentCvs.Com 2001 - 2003While also head of strategy and business development for CVS, I led CVS.com during its early days, with the General Manager reporting directly to me. We updated the go-to-market strategy, pricing structure, distribution network, and turned it profitable for the first time.
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Senior Vice PresidentStaples (Nasdaq: Spls) 1999 - 2001$20 billion international retailer of office supplies serving consumers and businesses through 1600 stores, catalogs, and the web.Reported directly to the CEO, as head of strategy. Led store redesign to improve sales comps; helped turn around international and contract divisions.
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Managing Director & PartnerBoston Consulting Group (Bcg) 1990 - 1999Boston, Massachusetts, Us$3 billion strategy consulting firm with 80 offices worldwide, serving Fortune 500 companies.Started as Consultant in LA, moved to Boston in 1994 and became Partner in 1997. Served clients in financial services, consumer goods, retail, and health care.
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Vice PresidentMellon Financial Corporation 1980 - 1990New York, Ny, UsU.S. financial services company with $2 trillion in assets under management worldwide.Held 10 different positions in 10 years, including FX trading, credit underwriting, LBOs, large corporate lending, new product development, and internal consulting.
Deborah Ellinger Education Details
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University Of CambridgeLaw -
Inner Temple/Council Of Legal EducationLaw
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Deborah Ellinger attended University Of Cambridge, Inner Temple/council Of Legal Education.
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