Graham Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Subject Matter Expert for Pharmaceutical Companies, Transforming supply chains with AI/ML forecasting, KPI analytics, operational and logistics improvements, leadership/organizational programs. Reducing total cost of ownership and delivering EBITA improvements of 15-25%

Projects: . . . Subject Matter Expert for Supply Chain Consulting Companies- Synergetics, Mainepointe et all Transforming consumer and healthcare companies with strategic sourcing, 6 sigma/ Kaizen /AI&ML operations, and logistics process and digitization improvements, leadership/organizational programs. Reducing total cost of ownership and delivering EBITA improvements of 15-25%. . . Organic/non-GM Market/Plant-based ingredients analysis, identifying high growth sectors and bottlenecks, new technologies for processing and developing solutions to scale regenerative AG conversions. . . COO for Midsize Food Companies ( $1-3M) recommending and implementing new marketing, sales, manufacturing and food safety policies and practices . . .COO for Clean Room Hydroponic Grower start-up growing high value nutraceuticals for 1/4 cost and 1/5 the time of traditional imports and field crops. Responsible for facility design; specified cold chain equipment; clean room operations and specified food safe processes for planting; harvesting and packaging. Achieved proof of scale and first commercial sales.. . . Acting Executive Director for non-GM/Sustainability Program servicing plant based foods and feed commodities soy, sugar, grains, and nuts. 15 M Tons of GM Free ingredients supplied in 2016, projects transforming supply chains and regenerative agriculture to reduce emissions. … Launched more than 200 organic/free-from items across 16 categories in less than 18 months at a Major Mass Market Retailer in a project hailed as game-changer in democratizing organic foods.

Fall River, Ma, Us

Developing cross functional sourcing process and VMI procurement programs to support corporate growth and profitability targets. Developed RFP Process for optional sourcing, integrated scorecards, and raw material cost tracker for improved Total Cost of Ownership. Established B Corp and Vendor diversity program.

Chief Operating Officer of award winning “clean” label pizza crust sold at leading restaurants and retailers. Improved manufacturing line efficiency by 30%, developed flatbread and gluten free formulas - doubling retail sales.

Walpole, Massachusetts, Us

Led team on development of clean room manufacturing processes for medicinal plants for supplement manufacture including process mapping and design, CGMP practices and quality assurance, procurement and demand planning. Achieved growth and start-up funding targets.

Utrecht, Nl

Managing Director of Global non- GMO standard with global testing centers in Iowa, Germany and Brazil. Managing P&L budget for certification of mills and growers of oilseed and grains for food, beverage and feed. Established commercial team, trained staff of auditors, planned and chaired board meetings during transformation period.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

- Guided CI/Starbucks to new three year partnership: Scaling Cafe Practices - building engagement, farmer support and renovation platforms- Developed strategic framework for Sustainable Coffee Challenge including scorecard measurement and planned outreach to founding partners

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

- Launched more than 200 organic/free-from items across 16 categories in less than 18 months in a project hailed as game-changer in democratizing organic foods. - Led sustainability compliance project and established KPI reporting system to monitor global performance vs SDG's.- Trained and mentored category managers on certification issues with CPG products, and developed supplier scorecards

Amsterdam, Nl

Established first strategic partnerships for UTZ Certified in USA with brands such as Costco, Peet’s, Folgers, Starbucks, Nestle and traders such ECOM and Olam. Developed sales and marketing team and fundraised for projects with USAID, Private Foundations.

1506 Ma Zaandam, Nl

… Defined and established innovation program for global businesses including e-commerce, self-check out, loyalty card programming … Implemented numerous breakthrough, sustainably sourced food products and brands.… Introduced responsible-retailing certifications and commodity sourcing.

1506 Ma Zaandam, Nl

… Planned and orchestrated one of the most successful new product launches in company history for a natural/organic brand by establishing uniform brand guidelines, universal communications, and a single value proposition for numerous internal and external project teams from day-one.… Generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales the first year alone.

1506 Ma Zaandam, Nl

… Built newly centralized sourcing and development group for high-volume retail and foodservice business.… Sourced and developed 12 categories per year while reducing cost of goods and increasing sales volume.… Consolidated 6 banner labels to 3 and reinvested savings in new brand programs.

… Joined the Coleman Company during period of rapid change in ownership, organizational alignment, acquisition, product development, and strategic turnaround. … Planned and executed major financial revitalizations in Europe and the US that revived sales and profitability for consumable and hard goods portfolios.… As Brand Director - Sunbeam / Mr. Coffee, revitalized sales to largest accounts, Walmart and Target, to ensure competitive relevance as new age of specialty coffees and coffee appliances began market domination. … As Marketing & Sales Director - Coleman / Campingaz / Eastpak, instrumental in acquisition and integration of Campingaz equipment brand; grew Coleman sales 250% and Eastpak sales 500%.

Masters Of Management, International Marketing And Finance

Leadership Program

Honors Ba, Economics