An accomplished, objective and pragmatic consultant with proven hands-on experience in data analytics, category management, consumer and shopper research who bridges the gap between businesses challenges and internal capabilities and marries that with data-driven evidence and insights to provide clear, simple, focused interpretation to C-Suite leaders to inform and influence key investment decisions. A passionate, practical and pragmatic strategic leader experienced in working in matrix organizations and cross-functionally with marketing, sales, R&D, IT, regulatory, finance and external consultants. An individual who has built insight and analytics teams (direct reports, offshore and virtual) in consumer-packaged goods, healthcare, retail and is well versed in process improvement.