I am a strategic general manager who has driven revenue and profit improvements in multiple fast-growing companies through excellent execution, process development and motivational leadership. I have led the development of new revenue streams, driven significant cost improvements, and built organization-wide operating models.I am an inspirational leader who excels at both structural and people aspects of organizations. I drive results by being a trusted mentor to my team, a strong cross-functional integrator, and someone who leverages data-driven decision-making to find optimal solutions.Most recently I served as the EVP - Operations at Foxtrot, a venture-backed omnichannel retailer. I had P&L responsibility for our retail business, and directly managed our retail stores, delivery operations, commissaries, customer service team, and corporate sales. As well, I oversaw our Finance and HR functions. Across 200+ team members and multiple cities I delivered strong revenue growth, improved cost efficiency, and built a strong, people-first culture.Before Foxtrot, I led e-commerce, M&A, and strategy for a leading natural foods manufacturer. Under my leadership we more than doubled our online business and I also helped lead sales, operations and strategy work to turn around our US business. Prior to that I was an Associate Partner at McKinsey, where I was a leader in our Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail practices, focusing on sales and marketing improvement. I have an MBA, with Honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BBA, with Distinction, from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Contact info: eric.fried@gmail.com
Listed skills include Strategy, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Growth Strategies, and 40 others.