I am an entrepreneurial business builder, connector and community leader with 30 years of experience in identifying & capitalizing on emerging trends, sustainable technology, digital marketing, ecommerce and market growth opportunities for CPG, DTC, retail, technology solutions, investors, media and associations that support them. A cross channel, cross disciplinary, integrated multilevel systems thinker, I have created business value, reduced risk, connected the siloes, drove innovation, monetization, long term profitability and value, by focusing on the customer, sales and market share including experience with M&A on both the buy and sell side. Well versed in all aspects of business; strategy, marketing, merchandising, technology, supply chain, modern operations, I sit at the intersection of digital and physical, informed by data, and my experience as a founder of industry groups shop.org and Retreat & Disrupt; as an executive at 1800flowers.com, iVillage, ibaby.com and Amazon; as a director on Moosejaw, Bluenile, Smart & Final, National Retail Federation and DXL boards; and having advised and accelerated growth for hundreds of brands including Estee Lauder, Vineyard Vines, Elf Cosmetics, Vitamin Shoppe, Sally Beauty, Pier1 Imports, Vince, Intermix, Newell, S’well, European Wax Center, Shisheido, Bare Escentuals, PGAtour Superstore, MARS, Johnson & Johnson, Otterbox, Pep Boys, Lord & Taylor, Hudsons Bay.Motivated by brands, consumers, employees, cultural and social issues, dedicated to social impact and purpose led causes, I bring a highly informed and fresh perspective to business, and am passionate about driving profitable outcomes while doing good for people and our planet.