Multi-industry private equity backed CEO with extensive commercial & operational background with experience leading sales, marketing, operations and finance in N. America and Internationally. Early career worked 20 years for two Fortune top 50 CPG companies (Coca-Cola & Nestle) in key leadership roles. Last 20 years successfully led three P/E backed companies & three private companies.• Extensive and diverse category experience: Beverages, food manufacturing, commercial greenhouse operations, route operations, wholesale distribution, hydroponics, supplements & ITS(traffic).• Capital raise - successfully led a raise $55 Mil in 2018 while at Hydrofarm.• Deep financial experience & background: 25+ years responsibility for P&L’s, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet. • High consumer marketing orientation - built brands, launched new products, social media, e-commerce. • Strong customer selling background – traditional retail, big box, E-Commerce (BTB & Amazon).• Extensive people leadership & management skills: led over 800+ employees. Focus on culture and teams.• Deep operations/supply chain experience: manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, Q/A & planning.• ERP systems experience –Led/participated in four separate ERP system roll-outs (Microsoft Dynamics).• Highly analytical strategic thinker, but not afraid to roll up sleeves to get the job done.