Dustin Finkel
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) @ Fable Fish Company
About
SUMMARY •I have not only worked for blue-chip multinationals: Goldman Sachs, First Data Corporation, Kellogg Food Company, and General Mills Inc, but also in smaller companies ranging from start-ups to fast-growing enterprises: eLodging Solutions, WhiteWave, and Famous Brands Intl. •My past experience is truly well rounded. As a Sr. Director of Famous Brands, Marketing Manager of numerous worldwide & category-leading brands, and a Sr. Investment Banking analyst, I have been able to cultivate a unique management perspective. I have run insight teams and R&D organizations. The ability to leverage advanced analytical thinking, while blending in consumer insights and trending provides a strong base from which to help implement successful management initiatives. •During my career, I have worked across numerous categories from the IT Processing Sector, to Soy Milk, Organic Milk, Big Box Cereals, to Franchising and QSR. I have an array of industry experience targeting value-conscious, mass, and high-end consumers. •I have a wealth of experience from identifying, creating and launching new products to seizing white space in the market to stealing share with newly developed brands. I have managed businesses with extremely limited budgets and on $1BN brands as well as designing and executing corporate promotions. Additionally, I have spent considerable time initiating and executing margin enhancement programs. •I am a big, strategic thinker who can execute, plus a consumer-centric marketer with a commercial mindset. Willing to roll up my sleeves and pitch in wherever needed, I am not only a strong leader and developer of people but also a can-do team player that can rally cross-functional players to deliver winning results. Good enough, Never Is… Specialties Consumer Marketing, P&L and Business Management, Talent Management, Cross-Functional Team Leader, Strategy Development, Turnarounds, New Product Innovation, and Global, Multicultural and International Marketing
United States
Denver
Consumer Goods
CMO management, C Level Management, Venture Capital, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Networking, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Investments, Analytics, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Equity Research, Microsoft Office, Excel, Marketing Strategy
Experience
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Fable Fish Company
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
KeJoy
Erie, Colorado, United States
General Partner
VelocityCPG
Boulder, Colorado, United States
• Help manage the business as a member of the senior management team • Raise funds for brands and lead business growth initiatives • Hold mentors and other business professionals accountable • Provide expert knowledge and guidance for business productivity and efficiency • Cultivate a community of collaboration, support, and lasting relationships • Guide entrepreneurs/emerging CPG brands towards efficiency and success • Leverage all relevant and live resources to accelerate the growth of our brands • Brainstorm innovative ideas and constructive feedback for brands and VelocityCPG
Founder
MacGray, LLC
Boulder, Colorado
Founded a Consulting Firm, specializing in providing leadership, strategy, marketing, financial, and valuation services to businesses primarily in the food space, as well as Private Equity groups looking to invest in the Natural Food category. • Served as interim CEO for This Bar Saves Lives - developed a comprehensive multi-year growth strategy, innovation plan, organizational structure, and financial modeling. • Commercial consultant for Sunrise Strategic Partners (founded and led by Steve Hughes); responsibilities included leading commercial activities for Teton Waters Ranch - building the full merchandising plan, sales strategy, innovation process & pipeline, and reworking balance sheet & cash flow statements • Provided overall strategic reviews, P&L audits, and valuation services to Clover Capital Partners in their review of potential acquisition targets. • Led the development and preparation of investor memorandums for Boulder Food Group (previously Spier Capital Management). • Created a comprehensive marketing assessment, complete financial modeling, and strategic plans for GoodBelly (NextFoods, Inc.). • Developed full entrepreneurial guide, model, and structure for multiple emerging food brands. • Serve as advisor to natural food companies.
Adjunct Professor
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
I teach Marketing, Strategy, Business Management and other courses to business students at University of Colorado, Boulder. Go Buffs!
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Prime Plus Wagyu
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Tender Belly
Denver, Colorado, United States
CEO
Ka-Pop! Snacks
Erie
Ancient inGRAINed Snack Co takes the hottest snacking trends and upgrades the category with the delicious and nutritious power of Ancient Grains (bonus: one of the best ingredients for soil biodiversity and agriculture regeneration). We believe there never needs to be a compromise between taste, health, sustainability and, of course, fun! We are backed by some of the leading Natural Food leaders in the industry. Come Check us out at www.kapopsnacks.com!
CEO
Awakened Foods
Loveland, Colorado, United States
Leading the Ka-Pop! Snacks, Bubba's Fine foods and Awakened Food Crafters Businesses
General Manager - Abbott Performance Nutrition Division
Abbott
Columbus, Ohio Area
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
• Majors in Marketing, Management & Strategy, and Finance
Active athletic competitor, including Kellogg MBA Soccer Team and various IM Section Teams.
Emory University
Finance, Accounting, - Minor in History
•BBA Executive Vice-President; BBA Vice-President of Organizations; BBA Junior Class Representative •Appointed Leader of Student Admissions Committee; Varsity Athlete
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