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Partnering with business leaders in private equity, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies to unlock growth in consumer products, retail, and industrial food ingredients. Long-term Advisor, Board Member, and Strategic Partner. Build and refine commercial strategies, conduct due diligence and valuation assessments, and advise or assist leaders in weekly execution. Multiple Board roles and minority investments.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

Led Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development for the enterprise and both business segments (Consumer Products and Flavor Solutions). Created and drove the Long Term Plan throughout the organization. Identified and unlocked enterprise commercial opportunities. Led global Innovation, Analytics, and Digital Centers of Excellence.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

Commercial and operational leader of 14-brand plus private label portfolio with $2B in Net Sales. Engineered strategic turnaround and delivered the best organic growth since 2011. Shifted into a healthier portfolio, jumpstarted innovation, modernized the brands, and executed a successful M&A strategy.

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Led marketing, strategy, and innovation for $4.4B North America portfolio.

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General Manager and Marketing leader for $1.6B portfolio including Ore Ida potatoes, Weight Watchers Smart Ones frozen meals, and TGIFriday's frozen snacks.

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P&L owner and Marketing leader for the $650MM away-from-home portfolio. Brought consumer retail principles and innovation mindset to Foodservice.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

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