Relevant experience and perspective
My work has focused on supporting owners and leadership teams through growth, transition, and periods of operational or commercial pressure.
Selected situations
Turnaround of a legacy CPG manufacturer
Led a multi-year turnaround of a long-standing chocolate manufacturer, restoring profitability, stabilizing operations, diversifying channels, and positioning the business for strategic ownership.
Scaling a premium branded business
Supported growth from early scale through acquisition, including commercial leadership, go-to-market refinement, and executive alignment during ownership transition.
Post-acquisition and cross-border integration
Worked with leadership teams following acquisition by a global parent, supporting integration, alignment, and continuity while assimilating new ownership expectations.
Founder-led growth under pressure
Advised founder-CEOs navigating rapid growth, margin pressure, and organizational complexity, helping clarify priorities and strengthen execution.
Representative outcomes
EBITDA improvement from negative to sustained profitability.
Revenue growth from single-digit millions to $25MM+.
Successful recapitalization and refinancing of undercapitalized businesses.
Channel diversification across specialty, natural, conventional, club, and contract manufacturing.
Support of acquisition, integration, and ownership transition initiatives.
Perspective
Most challenges are not the result of a single issue. They stem from misalignment between strategy, execution, and capacity.
My role is to help leadership teams see the situation clearly, prioritize what matters, and move forward with confidence - without adding unnecessary complexity.