Transformational leader with proven success turning around large consumer brands and portfolios across varied categories and international markets. Extensive experience in unlocking growth and innovation from existing teams by growing capabilities and by shifting collective mindsets and attitudes of the teams. Modern consumer marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, Innovation development, portfolio management, new brand development and consumer communication strategies. Experienced in transforming teams in a variety of difficult situations, including developing a new team and capabilities, as well as leading a team through a tough business environment in international assignments. Specialties: Turn Around Business Management, Team Development and Leadership, Product & Business Model Innovation, New Business Development, Product Development, Brand Positioning, Portfolio Strategy Development
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Vice President Marketing - Pizza & SnackingNestlé Sep 2024 - PresentVevey, Ch -
Vice President Marketing - Stouffer’S & Portfolio ExpansionNestlé Dec 2022 - Sep 2024Vevey, ChContinuing to lead the Stouffer’s business to be the leader in Frozen Meals. Taking on additional responsibility for long-term innovation and portfolio expansion for the meals division at Nestlè.
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Sr. Director Of Marketing - Stouffer'SNestlé Jan 2021 - Nov 2022Vevey, ChExecuting business and portfolio strategy to unlock high single digit growth in the $1.8B Stouffer's frozen food brand.
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Marketing Director - Modern Health (Lean Cuisine & Life Cuisine)Nestlé Apr 2019 - Jan 2021Vevey, ChReversed a multi-year decline of Lean Cuisine and drove successful turnaround of the Modern Health business improving from a double digit decline in 2019 to high single digit growth post the restage and launch of Life Cuisine. Market share has improved by over 500 bps due to the turnaround.
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Head Of Marketing - Nestlé Purina PetcareNestlé Purina Petcare Australia Sep 2016 - Mar 2019Rhodes, Nsw, AuTurned around the Purina Australia business from -4.8% in 2016 to +3.7% in 2017 and +4% in 2018. Optimized the brand portfolio strategy to launch three new brands in high growth/high profit segments of natural pet food and dog treats, and rationalized margin decretive and low growth product lines. -
Head Of Marketing - PetcareNestlé Apr 2013 - Aug 2016Vevey, ChLed the business through a currency crisis that created over 1,000 bps of profit gap. By adapting the portfolio mix and launching the Felix cat food brand as well as premium versions of Mon Petit (Fancy Feast) we were able to hold our marginal profit dollars flat despite an 11% sales decline, which allowed to invest to drive two years or +4% growth in 2014 and 2015. Led a Japanese team of 12 consumer marketers to define the brand positions and portfolio strategy, develop creative in market including TV ads and Digital communication. Restructured the team to invest in digital marketing and e-commerce boy creating separate Manager and Associate dedicated to this growth channel including Rakuten and Amazon Japan.
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Emerging Idea Marketing LeaderNestle Purina Jan 2010 - Mar 2013St. Louis, Mo, UsResponsible for the gathering and the marketing of early stage ideas for the Innovation Team at Nestlé Purina. Led the implementation of a social engagement tool for employees to submit and collaborate on emerging ideas.Led the development of a company-wide Innovation strategy that identified areas to invest and pursue for future growth. Also identified several new businesses to build and conducted two start up projects to evaluate the opportunity and identify the factors for success for each. -
Brand Manager - Pet Snacks InnovationNestle Purina Jul 2008 - Feb 2010St. Louis, Mo, UsLed the development of new brands and products for the Dog Snack Portfolio that filled gaps in the portfolio and delivered against white space opportunities.- Led the development of a new dog snack business targeting the functional segment. Included determining the brand architecture, defining the brand position, and leading the product development. - Identified several business opportunities worth over $100 Million annual and developed the strategic direction and positioning to capture those opportunities.
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Assistant Brand ManagerNestle Purina Jun 2006 - Jul 2008St. Louis, Mo, UsResponsible for leading the product development and consumer communication plan for the Busy and Carvers Dog Snack Brands. - - Turned around the Carvers sub-brand of Chew-eez by repositioning as a premium product and as a stand alone brand focused on an emerging segment. Through the new position and line extension, the brand doubled in sales in the second year.- Developed Busy Chewnola line extension for the Busy Brand with a contract manufacturer in Colombia. Product is one of the top new item launches in the last several years and has exceeded all initial expectations for distribution, sales, and consumer response.- Also responsible for setting the strategic direction for the total Dog Snacks Consumer Promotion Portfolio and for managing the Promotions Assistant who executes the promotions across all brands.
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Marketing AssistantNestle Purina Jun 2005 - Jun 2006St. Louis, Mo, Us- Executed Consumer Promotion Plan for Beggin Strips & T-Bonz brand, including crafting an integrated plan to reverse share declines due to pricing action, which lead to the highest Dollar Share level in over four years.
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Brand ManagerDanaher 1998 - 2003Washington, District Of Columbia, Us- Launched Sears' Craftsman brand of tools in industrial distribution channel. Targeted all points in value chain, including direct-mail promotion to current customers, product knowledge and program training to sales partners, and press releases to media. - Created branding program for KD Tools. Directed agency in development of advertising targeting automotive technicians. Increased frequency and breadth of media.- Developed brand repositioning strategy for Allen Tools. Assessed impact of competitors and import products to define a position to maintain a competitive advantage and sustain margins.
Nathan Hill Education Details
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University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of BusinessMarketing & International Strategy -
College Of Business - The University Of AkronMarketing & Sales
Frequently Asked Questions about Nathan Hill
What company does Nathan Hill work for?
Nathan Hill works for Nestlé
What is Nathan Hill's role at the current company?
Nathan Hill's current role is Vice President Marketing, Frozen Foods.
What schools did Nathan Hill attend?
Nathan Hill attended University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of Business, College Of Business - The University Of Akron.
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