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 Expert  730199

Expert in Food and Supermarket Industry


Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs

Minnesota (MN)
USA
Education Work History Career Accomplishments Consulting Services Expert Witness

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20+ years as VP of Marketing for top food and CPG companies (Kraft, Unilever, George Weston Bakeries (Entenmanns, Thomas, Oroweat, Arnold, Brownberry, Malt-O-Meal cereals). Leading industry expert on all aspects of the food and supermarket industry. Led the expansion of Tombstone Pizza and the development of the DIGiorno brand. Received Kraft Chairman's award for best new product introduction. Led the Entenmanns brand and bread businesses as VP of Marketing for George Weston Bakeries. Introduced Thomas fresh bagels. As CMO for Malt-O-Meal cereals led company to strong market share gains and led team that was awarded supplier of the year by Walmart. Consult with top industry food and financial companies on all aspects of the supermarket industry.

Expert knowledge on all companies in the supermarket industry. Strong experience in new product development, consumer marketing, business strategy and all forms of consumer behavior and advertising. MBA in marketing from the University of Minnesota. Partner with former CEO of Pepperidge Farm and President of Campbell Soup International.

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advertising

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baking

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baking industry

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bread

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breakfast cereal industry

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cereal (food)

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cereal processing

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coffee

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coffee industry

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consumer behavior

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consumer demographics

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consumer food product

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consumer marketing

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consumer packaged goods industry

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consumer product

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consumer product labeling

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consumer product marketing

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consumer product packaging

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cookie

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creative strategic marketing

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direct mail

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flour

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food

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food distribution

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food industry

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food ingredient

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food marketing

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food package

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food product

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food product development

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food product labeling

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food safety

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food service

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food service industry

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food service marketing

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frozen food

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frozen food technology

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market development

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market positioning

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market research

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marketing

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marketing brand management

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marketing communications

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marketing database

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marketing mix

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marketing strategy

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pizza

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private label

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promotion

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ready-to-eat cereal

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snack food

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snack food baking

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soup

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strategic market planning

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strategic marketing

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supermarket

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wheat

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supermarket distribution


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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;  Saint Paul, Minnesota;  Rochester, Minnesota;  Burnsville, Minnesota;  Saint Cloud, Minnesota;  Eden Prairie, Minnesota;  and Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Education:
Year   Degree   Subject   Institution  
1987   MBA   Marketing   University of Minnesota  
1984   BA   Political Science   University of St. Thomas  

Work History:
Years   Employer   Title   Responsibilities

2007 to

 

(Undisclosed)

 

Principal

 


2004 to 2007

 

Malt-O-Meal Cereal Company

 

Vice-President of Marketing

 

CMO for department of 15+ individuals with annual sales of $600m

1995 to 2004

 

George Weston Bakeries

 

Vice-President of Marketing

 

Led Entenmanns, Thomas and bread brands as well as private label and foodservice division.

1988 to 1995

 

Kraft Foods

 

Director of Marketing

 

Led Tombstone and development of the Digiorno brands


Career Accomplishments:
Awards/Recognition

Kraft Chairmans Award-Best New Product DiGiorno Foot Cone Belding-Best New Ad Campaign Walmart Supplier of the Year


Consulting Services:
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Expert Witness:
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