Passionate about the creation and growth of highly differentiated and sustainably produced skincare and nutraceutical technologies that are better for the planet and human health than existing offerings.General Management & business development senior executive with a proven 20+ year track record developing and profitably growing novel, science-based CPG and B2B ingredient brands for the beauty, nutraceutical and functional food industries. Leadership roles primarily within start-up, small and mid-sized companies. Experience includes leading the early stage sales growth of the Emergen-C nutraceutical line and co-creating the award-winning Algenist skincare brand.Multi-channel global sales leadership experience, including Food, Drug & Mass, specialty beauty, MLM, health food, home shopping network, department store and e-commerce. Direct international business development and technology acquisition experience in Europe, UK, Asia and South America. Innovation focused - co-inventor on 16 patented or patent-pending nutraceutical and skincare ingredient and product technologies.Specialties: Commercialization and managed growth of high value CPG brands and ingredient technologies, brand management, new product innovation, global sales & expansion, strategic partnerships, senior cross functional leadership, digital marketing, team building & development and full divisional P&L responsibility.