Part of the executive team that turned around IRI, a SaaS data and A.I. company, achieving 3X+equity valuation in less than three years. P&L leadership experience. Scaled up a startup and transformed established businesses to accelerate growth. Developed and rallied high-performing global teams.• Transformed IRI’s Retail business via a distinctive commercial platform, automation and operational simplification.• Led IRI to market share leadership with small and mid-size CPGs – 12% share point gain in four years.• Scaled up operations for a market research startup, growing from 60 to over 250 associates in three years and leading to a successful exit for the investors.Core Competencies: Revenue Growth; P&L Leadership; Business Transformation; High-Performing Teams; Product and Solution Development; Complex Negotiations; CPG Retail; SaaS Data and A.I.
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Senior Vice President And GmE2OpenBoston, Ma, Us
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Senior AdvisorSelf-Employed May 2023 - PresentAdvising data, technology and services companies operating in CPG Retail. Working with the founders and CEOs of a few companies on their growth agenda.
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Svp SalesSymphonyai Retail Cpg Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
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Chief Operating Officer (President), RetailIri Jan 2020 - Dec 2022Chicago, Il, UsCommercial and operating leader for IRI’s retail business in North AmericaTransforming the business through technology, automation and operational simplificationAccelerating growth and winning new clients through a distinctive commercial platformCoaching and learning from a high-performing, diverse team of professionals serving our retail clients -
Executive Vice President And Practice Leader, AmericasIri May 2015 - Dec 2019Chicago, Il, UsLed IRI to market share leadership position with small and mid-size CPGsBuilt and scaled a suite of solutions to enable growth for small to mid-size CPGsDeveloped and motivated a strong team to partner with our clients on growth
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Senior Vice President And Practice Leader, AmericasIri Apr 2013 - Apr 2015Chicago, Il, UsLed IRI's Mid-Market CPG and Financial Services practicesDeveloped IRI’s growth platform to win with small and mid-sized CPGs
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Senior Vice President, Corporate StrategyIri Sep 2012 - Mar 2013Chicago, Il, UsWorked with the CEO and Executive Team to develop and launch IRI's 'Growth Delivered' corporate strategy
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Svp And Global Head, Research ServicesIntegreon Jan 2011 - Aug 2012Fargo, North Dakota, UsResponsible for Integreon's research business globally - P&L responsibility, commercial leadership, global talent management* Led an organization of over 400 professionals across Beijing, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Manila and Mumbai -
Managing Director, Middle East And AfricaGrail Research Nov 2008 - Dec 2010New York, Ny, UsResponsibility for Grail's business in the Middle East and Africa* Developed a multi-million dollar practice in this region and launched Grail's Johannesburg office in April 2008Part of the leadership team that built Grail Research for Monitor Group, who sold the business to Integreon for a strong ROI -
Head Of Client ServicesGrail Research Apr 2007 - Dec 2010New York, Ny, UsResponsible for Client Services globally* Scaled up the firm’s research operations from 60 professionals in 2007 to over 250 in 2010* Built several functions and processes for the firm: capacity management function and tools; project / account level profitability monitoring and management; knowledge management
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Associate PartnerMonitor Group Sep 2002 - Oct 2009Advisor to senior executives in chemicals, energy, automotive and healthcare. Led large corporate strategy and change management projects for clients in these industries* Expertise in corporate strategy, M&A, marketing strategy and operations
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Product ManagerCase New Holland Dec 1995 - Aug 2002Held leadership positions in Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing and Product Management at the Ag Division of CNH -
Project EngineerAmalgam Foods Aug 1991 - Jun 1993Managed the construction of new seafood and spice processing plants, equipment selection and installation, and startup of production
Kurian Thomas Education Details
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of ManagementMarketing -
University Of IowaIndustrial Engineering
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University Of KeralaMechanical Engineering
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Corpus Christi High School
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