Ron Walden Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

This started a s passion project. As a self-professed “foodie”, I always struggled to keep track of all my favorite dining experiences. FOODe allows the user to capture, curate, and share their best dining experiences with like-minded foodies.

New York, Ny, Us

Created B2B fan experience, NBA Con, and partnered with the NBA x Emerald to launch the event in 2023.Negotiated and secure multi-million-dollar partnership with Amazon Music to deliver music performers and the retail merchandise execution for NBA Con.Worked with 30+ NBA licensees to develop the merchandise program for the NBA Con event.Chaired the DEI Committee, reporting directly to the CEO.

New York, Ny, Us

Created B2C fan experience, NBA Con, and partnered with the NBA and Emerald Exhibitions to launch the event.Negotiated and secured partnership with Amazon Music to deliver music performances and retail merchandise program.Worked with more than 30 NBA licensees to develop merchandise program for NBA Con.Chaired the DEI Committee, reporting directky to the CEO.

C-suite position that allows me to lead a dynamic team to deliver, value added consumer facing experiences and events for a highly engaged community of members. Experiences and events include luxury travel, professional sports events, music festivals, and more.

Richmond, Surrey, Gb

- Drive revenue with major brand partners by developing and managing C-suite relationships with each partner.- Identified opportunities for our M&A growth initiatives, which resulted in a JV partnership that provided our company access to a new a geographic market and a new industry.- Appointed first executive sponsor for global race relations; assembled international committee to steer diversity and inclusion initiatives internally; across the community inclusive of charitable outreach; and throughout the business, including exhibitors, attendees, partners, and vendors.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

- Identified, vetted, negotiated, and executed joint venture with tech partner, diversifying portfolio, penetrating new markets, and expanding revenue opportunities.

Beaverton, Or, Us

- Energized and led team of 56 award-winning sales professionals and headed strategic planning across N. America.- Owned strategic transformation of western regional marketplace, partnering with territory GM and local leadership team to develop future-focused distribution plans, ensuring sustainability in rapidly changing retail landscape. Reduced long tail retailer account base 30%, leading to a more lean and profitable business.- Teamed with diversity and inclusion council to implement a robust D&I plan for company-wide, global execution. - Selected as ‘Executive on Loan’ for Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF), partnering with a local high school to provide leadership, increase graduation rates, and help all students realize their full potential

Beaverton, Or, Us

-Led the marketplace transformation for retail partners by developing strategic plans for distribution and door locations. Facilitated the "elevation" of product representation and aesthetic of brand pressence.-Executed highly successful pilot program to incorporate iPads in sales presentations. Launched effort with 8 account executives, serving as foundation for and adoption by 600+ sales reps. Improved efficiency and significantly reduced expenses related to sales presentations.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

- Headed strategic efforts to retain clients during downward trending economy through multiple initiatives, including creating an exclusive trade show that attracted the most coveted exhibitors in the industry at a reduced cost. Developed board of 8 of the top brands, avoiding loss of exhibitors to competitors.

Clipper Corp. provides sourcing solutions for uniforms and smallwares to the restaurant, retail, and hospitality industries.Led all RFP processes for multiple opportunities that led to being awarded contracts with UPS, Burger King, and Cracker Barrel to name a few.

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