Providing strategic advice to investors and consulting firms to identify growth opportunities, acquisition targets and disruptive innovation in the consumer space.

Served as a strategic value creation advisor for private equity and consulting firms to identify growth opportunities, acquisition targets, and develop and implement a pipeline of disruptive innovation.

Partners Group AG (SIX: PGHN) based in Switzerland is one of the largest and most valuable private markets investment firms in the world with over $140B under management. Managing Director Americas - Head of Consumer. Driving the value creation agenda at Partner Groups portfolio companies in Consumer, F&B and Retail.

Hearthside is the the largest food contract manufacturer in North America, manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods. Hearthside has over $3.2B in annual sales, operates 38 production facilities in North America and Europe and produces products for the largest CPG brands globally.

Owned over 300 Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants in 11 States.

Lead the strategic direction of the Company with operations in 12 domestic markets, Mexico and Dubai. Reported directly to the Board of Directors with full financial responsibility for store growth, franchise negotiations, operations, marketing and global product management.

ARYZTA is a $5B global food business and the second largest bakery company in the world. ARYZTA is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and operates primarily in North America. ARYZTA supplies the leading Retail, QSR and Foodservice companies globally with a broad range of iconic foods.Accountable for developing and executing marketing strategies for top-40 customers which included McDonalds, Starbucks, Subway, Tim Hortons, Taco Bell, Burger King, Walmart, Costco, Target, Whole Foods, Sysco, 7-11, Aramark, Sodexo, K-12, and all branches of the military. Managed a portfolio of 3,000+ SKU’s across nine food categories. New food development and commercialization contributed to $2.5B in sales.

Navy’s elite special warfare team. Held National Top Secret/SCI Clearance. 21 years of active and reserve service as both Enlisted and Officer.

Developed and executed menu strategies and brand marketing to drive sales of $3.3B across 2,220 restaurants in 20 states. Led a team of 18 business unit leaders, directors and managers to deliver 200+ product initiatives per year.

Directed company five-year strategic operating plan, which was instrumental in restructuring the organization for increased profitability and accelerated growth. This resulted in stock price increase of 400% over the next three years and achieving 2014 QSR Company of the Year.

Responsible for all aspects of company’s domestic and international growth including business development, franchise sales and strategic alliances. Pinkberry’s retail stores are located throughout the United States and in 22 other countries.Negotiated and signed diverse candidates ranging from accomplished, multi-unit operators to large organizations such as HMSHost, Macy’s, ARAMARK and Compass.

Negotiated and closed deals in 19 new domestic and international markets with sophisticated area developers who operate extensive and globally recognized brand portfolios.

Highly successful 11-year career at company’s world-wide headquarters. Received the company’s highest honor, Starbucks President’s Award, from Chairman Howard Schultz for exceeding all personal and financial expectations as the leader of a key global initiative.Directly led a portfolio of stores that included some of the most visible, highest performing units at the company. Led and developed a team of 210 employees including 20 management direct reports. Achieved numerous national and world records for the company in sales and store performance.

First director chosen to manage Public Affairs for Starbucks Coffee Company. Developed and led Global Reputation Management communication programs which elevated Starbucks as a socially responsible company to key stakeholders. This program contributed to Starbucks being listed #2 on Fortune Magazine’s List of Most Admired Companies in America.

Responsible for sourcing and delivering business opportunities to drive significant financial growth for the company 5+ years out.

Led the team responsible for designing, developing and introducing new espresso technology throughout the Starbucks enterprise. Received the company’s highest honor, Starbucks President’s Award, from Chairman Howard Schultz for exceeding all personal and financial expectations as the leader of a key global initiative.

Launched a highly profitable gourmet food company that serviced over 1,600 corporate accounts. Wholesale clients included the Governor of Virginia, Fortune 500 companies, military bases, universities and airlines. Responsible for site selection, construction and daily operations of five retail stores. Trained and managed 45 employees.

Responsible for the management and operations of over 800,000 square feet of class “A” property in California. Received Building-of-the-Year Award for two consecutive years for management excellence.