Frank Jimenez Email and Phone Number
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Division President and General Manager with experience across nutrition, consumer healthcare and food & beverages industries. Latest role was CEO of Lemnature AquaFarms, a novel plant-based food technology. Previously was President of Nestlé USA’s Baking Division, with sales of $950 million, four manufacturing facilities, leading over 200 associates. Prior to that, was Global President for the Nestlé Walmart business, with retail sales of $11.7 billion, across all operating units for Nestlé within the U.S. and international markets. Prior to that served as Chief Executive Officer for Nestle Health Science - Pamlab, a stand-alone, U.S. based specialty pharmaceutical company delivering medical foods for brain and metabolic health, serving patients with major depression, diabetic neuropathy, and mild cognitive impairment. Also experience leading the sale process for two different assets resulting in successful exits to strategic buyers.From 2012 to 2020, Frank served on the Executive Leadership Teams for Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Health Science, and Nestlé USA, first as Global General Manager for PowerBar and Musashi sports nutrition business, with operations in North America, Europe, and Oceania, with over 400 associates and three manufacturing facilities. He was then named Chief Executive Officer for Pamlab, with sales of $133 million, with direct responsibility for all functions; R&D, manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, medical affairs, scientific, regulatory, legal, IT and human resources, and a U.S. based manufacturing facility. More recently, he served as Global President for the Nestlé Walmart business, transforming the relationship from a transactional supplier to a global strategic partner. Then Frank served as President of Nestlé USA’s Baking Division, reversing a 4-year decline in sales, profit, market share, and household penetration, by driving a bold new turn-around business strategy.Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is married with two children and lives in New York City.
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Chief Executive OfficerUniversal Pure Jul 2024 - PresentLincoln, Nebraska, UsI am very excited to lead Universal Pure during this important phase of growth. There is nothing more important than ensuring the safety of our food system. UP leverages a unique food processing technology, called high-pressure processing (HPP), which makes food safe to consume, extends product shelf life, enhances quality, preserves nutrient value, taste, and texture, while reducing food waste. HPP is a science-based food safety and preservation method that uses only cold water and extreme pressure to safely and naturally preserve food and beverage products. As a result, there are no added preservatives or harsh chemicals involved, and you are left with a fresh, safe, longer-lasting product.
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Chief Executive Officer (And Board Director)Lemnature Aquafarms Mar 2021 - Sep 2023Lemnature AquaFarms is a business-to-business (B2B) novel, plant-based food technology serving the food, beverage, and nutrition markets. The Company is creating a model to feed the world and improve health with plant-powered foods through a global, highly sustainable aquaculture footprint, building the foundation to become one of the world’s leading providers of plant-based nutrition. The Company is growing solutions to meet the diverse challenges facing our global food system.
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Division President, Nestlé UsaNestlé Jul 2019 - Mar 2021Vevey, ChAppointed as Division President at Nestlé USA, leading the US baking business with sales of $950.0 million, four manufacturing facilities, leading over 200 associates. Received mandate to turn-around the business within 18-24 months after four years of declining sales, profit, market share and household penetration. After an in-depth assessment of the business, built a three-year strategy for growth that focused on significantly upgrading product quality, building a high-value innovation pipeline, transforming consumer engagement, and narrowing the price-value gap to private label. A critical element of the strategy was launching a three-year, $45 million end-to-end value chain savings initiative to fuel investments to recover market share and achieve sustainable and profitable growth. -
President, Walmart Global, NestléNestlé Sep 2017 - Jul 2019Vevey, ChAppointed as President of Nestlé Walmart global business, responsible for retail sales of $11.7 billion across Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, Nestlé Waters, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Health Science and Nestlé Skin Health. Served as the single point of contact for Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club and Walmart International. Responsible for developing the global business strategy for Nestlé at Walmart, working with the operating companies to ensure the achievement of each segment’s business objectives. Strengthened Nestlé’s ability to develop and execute 2-3 year omni-channel customer plans that strategically aligned Nestlé’s category strategy to Walmart’s growth strategy. Also, significantly improved talent by upgrading business unit leader roles, supplementing internal talent with external high-performing talent. Elevated category leadership capability to drive improved collaboration with Nestlé Divisions to build and implement winning category strategies for Walmart and Nestlé.
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Chief Executive Officer, Pamlab, Nestlé Health ScienceNestlé Health Science Oct 2014 - Sep 2017Vers-Chez-Les-Blanc, Vaud, ChAppointed as CEO of Pamlab, a U.S. based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on medical foods for brain and metabolic health, serving patients with depression, diabetic neuropathy and mild cognitive impairment, leading 400+ associates, with sales of $133.0 million. Pamlab was a standalone business with dedicated R&D, manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, medical, scientific, regulatory, legal, IT and human resources capabilities, with its own U.S. based, FDA-registered GMP manufacturing facility. Built five-year strategy for growth that led to re-defining marketing strategies, re-launching all three promoted brands, with new digital assets, restructuring sales force, improving manufacturing efficiency and performance. Built a high-value innovation pipeline, while restructuring 85% of the organization, delayering management, upgrading talent, and embedding best in class business processes. -
Global General Manager, Powerbar & Musashi, Nestlé NutritionNestlé Jan 2012 - Oct 2014Vevey, ChAppointed to reverse severe under-performance of the global Performance Nutrition business, comprised of PowerBar and Musashi sports nutrition brands, with operations in North America, Europe and Oceania, with sales of $200 million, over 400 associates and three manufacturing facilities. After building the global business strategy for Performance Nutrition, led the management team to redefine marketing strategy, optimize marketing partnerships, rationalize SKUs by 15%, restructure co-manufacturing relationships, right-size cost structure and increase profit margins. Then rebuilt the innovation and renovation pipeline, implemented best-in-class business processes, simplified the brand architecture and redesigned the visual brand language.
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Vice President/General Manager, Powerbar North America, Nestlé NutritionNestlé Mar 2011 - Dec 2011Vevey, ChLed the PowerBar North America business after a business relocation from California to New Jersey. Rebuilt the commercial organization with a strong focus on core consumers. Established a consumer advisory board to drive a consumer-centric approach across the business team. Initiated and executed the process of rationalizing non-strategic innovation projects, realigning key marketing partnerships, rationalizing the product portfolio, optimizing trade spend and upgrading talent.
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Vice President, U.S. Retail Sales, Nestlé NutritionNestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber) Dec 2009 - Dec 2011Arlington, Va, UsLed the Retail Sales Force for Nestle Nutrition within the US market. Accountable for $2.3 billion in retail sales, 120 full time associates, route to market strategies for all classes of trade. Member of the Executive Leadership Team for Nestle Nutrition North America. Brands include Gerber Good Start baby formula, Gerber baby food, Gerber Graduates toddler nutrition, PowerBar sports nutrition, BOOST nutritional products and Carnation Breakfast Essentials. -
Vice President, U.S. Retail Sales, Gerber Products Company, Nestlé NutritionNestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber) Dec 2007 - Dec 2009Arlington, Va, UsSenior Executive responsible for Sales function. Accountable for over 80 full time associates, route to market strategies for all classes of trade. Member of the U.S. Leadership Team for Nestle Infant Nutrition. Brands include Gerber baby food, Gerber Graduates toddler nutrition and Nestle Good Start infant formulas. Total retail sales: $1.7 billion.
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Division Vice President, Customer Development, Nutrition Division, Nestlé UsaNestle Dec 2002 - Dec 2007Vevey, ChResponsible for Customer Development function for Nestle Nutrition. Accountable for route to market strategies for all classes of trade. Retail sales: $900 million. Brands include PowerBar, Nestle Good Start infant formulas and Carnation Instant Breakfast.
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Director, Customer Marketing, Powerbar (Nestlé Nutrition)Nestle May 2000 - Dec 2002Vevey, ChResponsible for Trade Marketing and Category Management function for PowerBar. Accountable for route to market strategies for all classes of trade. Retail sales: $250 million. Brands include PowerBar, ProteinPlus, Harvest and Pria.
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Sales And Marketing Productivity TeamNestle Jan 2000 - May 2000Vevey, ChInternational Sales and Marketing Productivity Team based in Toronto, Canada, charged with restructuring Nestlé Canada's retail sales force. Created a best in class Category Sales Development function and embedded it within the commercial organization. Established a Customer focused HQ selling organization ensuring P&L delivery for all classes of trade. Expanded the retail merchandising sales force improving store level execution capabilities.
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Nestlé - Sales, Trade Marketing AssignmentsNestle 1990 - 1999Vevey, Ch
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Carnation Company - Sales, Trade Marketing AssignmentsNestle Apr 1987 - 1990Vevey, Ch
Frank Jimenez Education Details
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Uc Santa BarbaraBusiness Economics -
London Business SchoolLeading The Nestlé Way Programme
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London Business SchoolOrganizational Leadership - Nestle Leadership Programme
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Cornell UniversityFood Executive Program
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Jimenez
What company does Frank Jimenez work for?
Frank Jimenez works for Universal Pure
What is Frank Jimenez's role at the current company?
Frank Jimenez's current role is Chief Executive Officer | Division President | General Manager.
What schools did Frank Jimenez attend?
Frank Jimenez attended Uc Santa Barbara, London Business School, London Business School, Cornell University.
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