Responsible for developing new revenue streams for a national food and beverageingredients distributor.

Accelerating Brands Globally ; Strategy, Tactics, Commercialization ;Ongoing Sales and Management ; Business Development.

Developed a comprehensive USA Customer Acquisition Strategy for sourcing e-bikes from India's leading bicycle and e-bike company.

General Manager role with Asia/ MEA P&L responsibility. Managed team of 3 direct reports overseeing 5 strategic licensing partners, 25 export distributors and multiple agencies across the region. Responsible for strategic and annual plan development, resourcing investments, commercialization planning and execution. • Tripled Asia business since 2019 through new product launches, increased investments, e- commerce, new market entry and channel expansion.• Grew South Korea Almond… Show more General Manager role with Asia/ MEA P&L responsibility. Managed team of 3 direct reports overseeing 5 strategic licensing partners, 25 export distributors and multiple agencies across the region. Responsible for strategic and annual plan development, resourcing investments, commercialization planning and execution. • Tripled Asia business since 2019 through new product launches, increased investments, e- commerce, new market entry and channel expansion.• Grew South Korea Almond Breeze almond milk by 80% in 3 years by expanding target audience, launching fortified range, and focusing investments behind e-commerce. • Revitalized Japan Almond Breeze through pricing realignment, market appropriate packaging and channel specific innovations. Expanded retail distribution 3X, launched Amazon exclusive product. • Led market entry plans into India with Almond Breeze almond milk - market assessment, identified and selected licensing partners and led multifunctional commercialization project team • Secured major Foodservice win by listing Almond Breeze Barista Blend at Starbucks China.• Introduced 3 new sku’s for Sam’s Club China and set up a pipeline of customized new products Show less

Managed Greater China and SE Asia for the retail branded Snack Nuts and Almond Milk business• Achieved volume/value leadership in the almond milk category in Thailand within 18 months of launch through new flavor launches, distribution expansion and new TV/Digital campaign. • Localized manufacturing of almond base improving partner and company profitability.• Expanded Almond Breeze into Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Extended Almond Breeze into adjacent… Show more Managed Greater China and SE Asia for the retail branded Snack Nuts and Almond Milk business• Achieved volume/value leadership in the almond milk category in Thailand within 18 months of launch through new flavor launches, distribution expansion and new TV/Digital campaign. • Localized manufacturing of almond base improving partner and company profitability.• Expanded Almond Breeze into Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Extended Almond Breeze into adjacent categories by launching the first ever Almond Milk Drinking Yogurt in Southeast Asia. Show less

Managed P&L and led a team of 6 direct reports and a total team of 14, overseeing Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Global Customers. (Costco International, PriceSmart and Walmart). • Led team to develop a new route to market and multi-channel strategy in China for grocery and snacks designed to expand distribution by 20% and increase e-commerce contribution to 40%. • Assessed go to market models, designed a plan to expand distribution to 50,000 stores in the… Show more Managed P&L and led a team of 6 direct reports and a total team of 14, overseeing Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Global Customers. (Costco International, PriceSmart and Walmart). • Led team to develop a new route to market and multi-channel strategy in China for grocery and snacks designed to expand distribution by 20% and increase e-commerce contribution to 40%. • Assessed go to market models, designed a plan to expand distribution to 50,000 stores in the Philippines.• Revitalized Libby’s meat business in the Philippines impacted by import duty increases. Arrested share declines, achieved 5 consecutive quarters of volume growth. • Grew Middle East markets by 9% by expanding into Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman & Jordan. • Regained listings at Price Smart Colombia and Costco Japan• Managed Caribbean region in 2015 Show less

Responsible for all strategic Growth & Innovation across Caribbean and Eastern Hemisphere (except India).Led cross functional teams to develop and commercialize new products/platforms. • Defined “where to play” choices and developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Philippines. Launched Swiss Miss single serve sachets and tripled distribution. • Developed a 3-year Innovation pipeline across 6 core brands. Launched Hunt’s Pasta Jar’s globally, Act II ready to eat Popcorn across the… Show more Responsible for all strategic Growth & Innovation across Caribbean and Eastern Hemisphere (except India).Led cross functional teams to develop and commercialize new products/platforms. • Defined “where to play” choices and developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Philippines. Launched Swiss Miss single serve sachets and tripled distribution. • Developed a 3-year Innovation pipeline across 6 core brands. Launched Hunt’s Pasta Jar’s globally, Act II ready to eat Popcorn across the Caribbean and Chef Boyardee Pasta Sauces in Puerto Rico. • Led category strategy and route to market work streams as member of team working on the China frozen foods growth plan. • Spearheaded the South Africa Ready to Eat popcorn project. Launched 4 flavors, supported through new TV advertising. Introduced unique Butter Toffee/ Banana flavors in year 2 Show less

The i-Helix group seeks to develop a portfolio of products that serve the Health and Lifestyle needs of upper and upper middle class consumers in the International Markets

Managed P&L and all Sales and Marketing activities in North and South America through a team of 10 direct reports which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG. Oversight of Finance, Logistics and HR activities within the region.

Managed overall business strategy for five P&G geographic regions spanning Asia, Australia, India, Latin America and Central Europe, Middle East and Africa. Managed strategic growth plans, new product development, marketing plan guidelines and advertising. Managed a P&L of over $500 million sales.• Prioritized and grew international sales by focussing on 8 priority markets, defined new five-year goals, identified five strategies for winning growth, and secured buy-in from the corporate… Show more Managed overall business strategy for five P&G geographic regions spanning Asia, Australia, India, Latin America and Central Europe, Middle East and Africa. Managed strategic growth plans, new product development, marketing plan guidelines and advertising. Managed a P&L of over $500 million sales.• Prioritized and grew international sales by focussing on 8 priority markets, defined new five-year goals, identified five strategies for winning growth, and secured buy-in from the corporate and regional leadership teams which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG. Activated plan and achieved 16% growth in those markets during three successive years.Identified the “next frontier” of markets for geographical expansion for Duracell.•Led a global multi-functional team dedicated to expanding Duracell in India developing a business model emphasizing Affordability, Availability and Advertising, cost reduction and modifications to production strategy. • Expanded premium alkaline battery segment in Russia by 40% by creating and launching new line extension, “Duracell Turbo”.Applied learning from Russia to develop a new product portfolio and developed an integrated marketing program that led to growth in the region from 14% to 20% Show less

Managed the Duracell brand across a large, diverse area comprised of 75+ countries. Developed marketing plans, pricing strategies, annual budgets, regional sales promotions and display and POS activities which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG. • Increased value of Duracell business twofold from 2002 to 2004; drove Duracell’s leadership of alkaline segment by growing unit market shares by 4% across region.• Successfully launched "Rechargeable… Show more Managed the Duracell brand across a large, diverse area comprised of 75+ countries. Developed marketing plans, pricing strategies, annual budgets, regional sales promotions and display and POS activities which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG. • Increased value of Duracell business twofold from 2002 to 2004; drove Duracell’s leadership of alkaline segment by growing unit market shares by 4% across region.• Successfully launched "Rechargeable Portfolio" to respond to the proliferation of electronic devices by preparing a thorough Category Assessment and Strategic Plan, working with the global team to launch a regional portfolio which increased business contribution of rechargeable line from 3% to 12% • Led highly successful Toy Survey promotion in South Africa; included multi-location displays in high-traffic locations across key accounts; survey recognized as Top Promotion at Regional Best Practices Fair in 2003 Show less

Led all business aspects across all three market groups- Russia, Ukraine and 12 Former Soviet Republics. Led the development and implementation of all consumer and trade / channel marketing plans across the region which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG.•Grew sales from $6M to $25M in 4 years; alkaline segment shares from 25% to 45%, retail distribution by 23%. Led Duracell to achieve category leading brand equity and consumer value scores vs… Show more Led all business aspects across all three market groups- Russia, Ukraine and 12 Former Soviet Republics. Led the development and implementation of all consumer and trade / channel marketing plans across the region which has developed skills that would be helpful as a VP Marketing CPG.•Grew sales from $6M to $25M in 4 years; alkaline segment shares from 25% to 45%, retail distribution by 23%. Led Duracell to achieve category leading brand equity and consumer value scores vs. competition.•Increased “Bunny association” with Duracell from 32% to 65% in 3 years by creating “Duracell Bunny Everywhere,” a holistic marketing program.•Won Russian Standards Council Award for best battery in 2001; Energizer had won award 5-years previously Show less

Managed company's largest portfolio across three product lines across three brands- Gillette, Wilkinson and Sputnik. • Led team in launch of Mach 3 shaving systems in Russia; exceeded razor placement targets by 30% with 10K+ multi-location displays installed during first 90 days; won Award for Product Launch of the Year for Mach 3.•Revitalized local brand Sputnik and boosted unit share from 11% to 14% via new packaging and incentives.• Facilitated takeover of leadership of… Show more Managed company's largest portfolio across three product lines across three brands- Gillette, Wilkinson and Sputnik. • Led team in launch of Mach 3 shaving systems in Russia; exceeded razor placement targets by 30% with 10K+ multi-location displays installed during first 90 days; won Award for Product Launch of the Year for Mach 3.•Revitalized local brand Sputnik and boosted unit share from 11% to 14% via new packaging and incentives.• Facilitated takeover of leadership of disposable segment from BIC by creating marketing plan to reposition “Gillette 2” as a mid-price disposable razor while rationalizing portfolio of brands. Show less

Interned during business school and then was recruited as the "first" management trainee at Gillette India. Started in Sales as a Sales Rep" 4 sku's and a dream" and then rotated through Area Sales Manager and Trade Marketing Roles before becoming Brand Manager- National Brands.