Scott Lerner

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Chief Executive Officer at Ford Gum | USMC Veteran @ Ford Gum
Scott Lerner's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Scott Lerner

You can think of me as a Corporate ready product in an Entrepreneurial package. Building brands is in my blood. After 5 years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and 22+ years in the CPG industry I love doing one simple thing. Taking on challenges and winning! Whether working for Fortune 500 corporations, starting my own successful beverage company, or now partnering with amazing Private Equity sponsors. I have been fortunate to solve many challenges in categories from food and beverage, to pet, and candy. My current position in the confections industry with Ford Gum is an exciting adventure in growth and innovation leading an amazing brand linked to my true passion of baseball.Specialties: New product innovation, marketing, marketing research, brand strategy, product design, packaging innovation, and leadership.

Scott Lerner's Current Company Details
Ford Gum

Ford Gum

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Chief Executive Officer at Ford Gum | USMC Veteran
Scott Lerner Work Experience Details
  • Ford Gum
    Chief Executive Officer
    Ford Gum Oct 2022 - Present
    Akron, New York, Us
    Ford Gum established is a leading producer of bubble gum in the United States. Our Big League Chew brand has been bringing fun to the ballpark since 1980.
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  • Forbes Business Council
    Official Member
    Forbes Business Council Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
    Boston, Ma, Us
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  • Better Choice Company
    Chief Executive Officer
    Better Choice Company Jan 2021 - Oct 2022
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Better Choice Company is committed to leading the industry shift toward pet products that help dogs and cats live heathier, happier and longer lives through an alternative, nutrition-based approach relative to conventional pet food. Our brand Halo is available through Amazon, Chewy, Petco, and more.
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  • Mike'S Hot Honey
    Board Member
    Mike'S Hot Honey Feb 2020 - Apr 2022
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
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  • Farmhouse Culture
    Chief Executive Officer
    Farmhouse Culture Oct 2018 - Jan 2021
    Evanston, Illinois, Us
    At Farmhouse Culture, we craft organic probiotic-rich foods & beverages that are nutrient dense and offer insanely delicious taste experiences. By infusing old world traditions with fresh new world recipes, we let nature preserve and perfect our zingy and zesty flavors.
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  • Kernel Season'S
    Chief Executive Officer
    Kernel Season'S Jan 2015 - Oct 2018
    Elk Grove Village, Il, Us
    Kernel Season's is all about popcorn fun. Kernel Season's is revolutionizing the snack aisle with it's line of popcorn toppings and snacks. Available in over 15,000 retail locations and movie theaters throughout the U.S, Kernel Season's is the perfect choice whether you want a sweet or savory flavor popcorn sensation.
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  • Northwestern University
    Adjunct Professor
    Northwestern University Jan 2013 - Apr 2018
    Evanston, Il, Us
    Instructing the winter class for BIP 394: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
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  • Dapple
    Ceo
    Dapple Feb 2014 - Nov 2014
    Mason, Ohio, Us
    Dapple is a line of natural-based cleaning products for households with children. Dapple products are baby-safe and baby-specific using ingredients found in nature that are also proven to tackle unique baby cleaning challenges, from dried milk on bottles to sticky fingerprints on toys.
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  • Solixir
    Founder And Ceo
    Solixir Sep 2008 - Oct 2013
    Solixir produced all natural functional drinks, currently in four different formulas: Awaken (gentle energy), Relax (relaxation), Restore (immune support), and Think (mental clarity). These drinks delivered their efficacy without added sugar, added caffeine or artificial ingredients.
  • Pepsico
    Sr. Brand Manager Innovation
    Pepsico Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Directly responsible for the new product pipeline at the Naked Juice company which was acquired by PepsiCo.
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  • Pepsico
    Brand Manager
    Pepsico May 2005 - Jan 2007
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Responsible for new platform innovation for the Quaker snacks brand.
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  • Conagra Foods
    Brand Manager
    Conagra Foods Apr 2002 - Apr 2005
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
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  • Kimberly-Clark
    Assistant Brand Manager
    Kimberly-Clark Jul 2000 - Aug 2002
    Irving, Tx, Us
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  • United States Marine Corps
    Captain
    United States Marine Corps Oct 1994 - May 1999
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Light Armored Reconnaissance Officer and Combat Engineer Officer.
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Scott Lerner Skills

Strategy Marketing Research Product Innovation Brand Architecture Product Development Marketing Strategy Sales Leadership Entrepreneurship Marketing Brand Management Key Account Development Consumer Products Fmcg Brand Development Distributors Cross Functional Team Leadership Social Media Marketing Integrated Marketing Product Design Channel Strategy Online Marketing Market Planning Strategic Partnerships Customer Insight Product Marketing Mobile Marketing Market Research Digital Marketing Interactive Marketing Consumer Behaviour Brand Awareness Mentoring Sales Management Merchandising Strategic Thinking Product Management Brand Equity

Scott Lerner Education Details

  • Weatherhead School Of Management At Case Western Reserve University
    Weatherhead School Of Management At Case Western Reserve University
    Marketing
  • University Of Maryland
    University Of Maryland
    Marketing

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What company does Scott Lerner work for?

Scott Lerner works for Ford Gum

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Scott Lerner's current role is Chief Executive Officer at Ford Gum | USMC Veteran.

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Scott Lerner attended Weatherhead School Of Management At Case Western Reserve University, University Of Maryland.

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Scott Lerner has skills like Strategy, Marketing Research, Product Innovation, Brand Architecture, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Brand Management, Key Account Development.

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