Ken Plasse
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Transformative CEO | Operating BOD Member | Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Contract Manufacturing | Private Label | Packaging | Ingredients | Private Equity & Growth Equity at Baily International
Location: Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States 12 work roles 2 schools
1 work email found @fishpeopleseafood.com 4 phones found area 503 and 650 LinkedIn matched
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Transformative CEO | Operating BOD Member | Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Contract Manufacturing | Private Label | Packaging | Ingredients | Private Equity & Growth Equity
Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

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Ken Plasse is listed as Transformative CEO | Operating BOD Member | Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Contract Manufacturing | Private Label | Packaging | Ingredients | Private Equity & Growth Equity at Baily International, based in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at fishpeopleseafood.com, phone signal with area code 503, 650, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Ken Plasse.

Ken Plasse previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Baily International and Operating Advisor at Charis Consumer Collaborative. Ken Plasse holds Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management from The Wharton School.

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๐‹๐„๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’๐‡๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐…๐ˆ๐‹๐„: Full P&L Management | Multiple Exits | Up to $300M P&L Management | Up to 400 employees | Private equity or family ๐ƒ๐‘๐ˆ๐•๐ˆ๐๐† ๐„๐๐ƒ๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐•๐€๐‹๐”๐„ ๐‚๐‘๐„๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐, ๐†๐‘๐Ž๐–๐“๐‡ & ๐๐‘๐Ž๐…๐ˆ๐“๐€๐๐ˆ๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐˜: Transformative CEO & Advisor who accelerates revenue and expands EBITDA in vertically integrated, impact-driven consumer and manufacturing companies. Adept at leveling up companies with entrepreneurial tenacity balanced with increased strategic rigor, operational excellence, and higher-performing teams. Proven success delivering results and exits in smaller private companies to large public consumer companies across the consumer supply chain. Depth in managing all aspects of the investment cycle including board management, acquisitions, capital expansions, debt/equity investments, fundraising, and exit. ๐“๐€๐‘๐†๐„๐“๐„๐ƒ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐๐€๐๐ˆ๐„๐’: Vertically integrated consumer brands | Private Label Manufacturers | Contract Manufacturers| Ingredient Manufacturers| Packaging ๐‚๐€๐“๐„๐†๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐’: Food | Agriculture | Nutraceutical| Wellness | Pet | Personal Care | Ingredients๐Š๐„๐˜ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐๐Ž๐๐„๐๐“๐’ ๐Ž๐… ๐Œ๐˜ ๐๐‹๐€๐˜๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: โ€ข ๐ˆ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก: Solidifying vision and values, (re) crafting strategy, elevating the business plan, and upgrading the management system, scorecard and metrics.โ€ข ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ: Assembling and mentoring a team of talented leaders, developing an inspiring culture that meaningfully connects to the company's purpose, and motivating the team to consistently execute. โ€ข ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ & ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : Uncovering underserved customer whitespace and aligning marketing levers, sales resources, and the innovation pipeline to address those needs.โ€ข ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž: Upgrading the organizationโ€™s capabilities, processes and systems and building additional capacity that reduces costs and delivers EBITDA expansion. ๐’๐Š๐ˆ๐‹๐‹๐’:Strategic Visioning & Planning | Organizational Development | Team Building & Mentoring | Board Management | Fundraising & Debt/Equity Financing | Mergers & Acquisitions | Sales & Business Development | Multi-Channel Sales & Distribution | Operations & Supply Chain Optimization | Product Innovation | Marketing Strategy | Brand Management | Ecommerce & DTC | Board Relations | Problem Solving | Communication | Emotional Intelligence

Listed skills include Strategy, Start Ups, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, and 37 others.

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Baily International
Baily International
Transformative CEO | Operating BOD Member | Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Contract Manufacturing | Private Label | Packaging | Ingredients | Private Equity & Growth Equity
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12 roles · 31 years

Ken Plasse work experience

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Chief Executive Officer

Current

Granite City, Illinois, US

We are building the premier modern Asian Food manufacturer serving food service, retail, and brands. We have over 350,000 square feet of manufacturing across 3 plants. Today, we make eggrolls, wraps, and noodles with more Asian appetizers on the way.

Nov 2023 - Present

Co-Ceo - Charis Consumer Collaborative

Independent sponsor called Charis Consumer Partners, prior to establishing funded holding company Charis Consumer Collaborative. Charis Consumer Collaborative is building tomorrowโ€™s leading Supply Chain Native Companies. The Collaborative is a holding company with patient committed capital that will scale Supply Chain Native companies. We are focused on.

Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

Independent Board Member & Operating Advisor

Current
Kp Growth Advisors
  • CEO partner igniting step-change growth or turnaround. Align BOD and mentor the management team to overcome challenges, upgrade strategy, and build scalable advantages that deliver results.
  • Sol Cuisine BOD Advisor (Exited): Canadaโ€™s #2 Plant-based meat company. Raised multiple rounds, expanded mfg. plant, went public through a SPAC, and sold to ADM/Marfig.
  • Hickory Farms BOD: Leading premier omnichannel food gifting company.
  • Aunt Fannies BOD: Fast-growing line of natural cleaning and pest products that provide wellness from the outside in.
  • Willamette Valley Pie BOD: Premier frozen pie manufacturer for private label and its own brands.
Jan 2020 - Present

Ceo & Board Member

Portland, Oregon, US

CEO of Fishpeople, a venture-backed certified B-Corporation, that makes choosing pure, sustainably-sourced seafood both simple and wildly delicious. Led a turnaround and built a leading, sustainable seafood brand and award-winning product line with 27K points of distribution. Cultivated a scalable, vertically-integrated supply network from sea to fork that.

2015 - 2019 ~4 yrs

Vice President, Food Ingredient Division

South San Francisco, California, US

Founding hire of the food business unit of a private, equity-backed biotechnology company that harnesses the power of algae. Led marketing, product management, and sales functions to transform a pioneering fuel and chemical biotechnology into an award-winning microalgae food ingredient line of fats, proteins, and fibers. Created the food ingredient.

2010 - 2014 ~4 yrs

Senior Director, New Brand Innovation And Product Development

Modesto, California, US

Led a skunkworks innovation team in developing a spirits product pipeline and launching several successful $100M+ spirits brands, including Familia Camarena and New Amsterdam.

2009 - 2010 ~1 yr

Managing Director (President), Artisan Confections Division

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US

Promoted to lead full P&L and all functions for super-premium chocolate division. In charge of 3 brands with over 2,000 wholesale customers, 1,100 products, 65 personnel, and 7 sales channels. Steered aggressive acquisition consolidation of 3 companies into one high-performing unit. Expanded Scharffen Bergerโ€™s presence in stores by 62% and Dagobaโ€™s by 184%.

2008 - 2009 ~1 yr

Marketing Director, Artisan Confections Division

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US

Turned around 3 under performing acquisitions, leading team in devising rapid growth marketing and sales strategy. Ignited 45% sales growth innovating 30+ new items including new forms, flavors, and channel packaging extensions. Accelerated brand awareness with upgraded omnichannel marketing plan. Optimized sales go to market, replacing 30+ small.

2006 - 2008 ~2 yrs

Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US

Developed marketing and sales strategies to optimize stakeholder value, building the premise for 5+ years of explosive growth. Trusted advisor to the US Commercial Executive Team driving special projects, annual strategic plans and board presentations.

2005 - 2006 ~1 yr

Management Consulting Associate (Fomerly Mercer Management Consulting & Cdi)

New York, NY, US

Management consultant working with leading large consumer and industrial companies on projects to create and implement growth strategies or operational optimization. Utilized hypothesis and value-driven design frameworks to analyze complex challenges and create optimized business models and paths forward.

2003 - 2005 ~2 yrs

Audit, Capital Raising, Financial Advisory

GB

Founding member of GCMG Asia-Pacific, advising foreign companies seeking to complete US capital market transactions including IPOs, 144A (bond) offerings raising over $2B. Prior to that promotion, I provided sharp financial advisement, performing financial audits, internal control assessments, IPOs and acquisition due diligence. Roles:Manager - Global.

1995 - 2001 ~6 yrs
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Ken Plasse education

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management

The Wharton School

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

University Of Maryland
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What company does Ken Plasse work for?

Ken Plasse works for Baily International.

What is Ken Plasse's role at Baily International?

Ken Plasse is listed as Transformative CEO | Operating BOD Member | Manufacturing | Consumer Products | Contract Manufacturing | Private Label | Packaging | Ingredients | Private Equity & Growth Equity at Baily International.

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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @fishpeopleseafood.com for Ken Plasse at Baily International.

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Where is Ken Plasse based?

Ken Plasse is based in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Baily International.

What companies has Ken Plasse worked for?

Ken Plasse has worked for Baily International, Charis Consumer Collaborative, Kp Growth Advisors, Fishpeople Seafood, and Solazyme, Inc..

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Ken Plasse holds Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management from The Wharton School.

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Ken Plasse is listed with skills including Strategy, Start Ups, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Management Consulting, Product Management, and Sales Management.

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