Disruption isn’t just about technology – consumer branded companies are innovating to bring convenience and control back to the consumer in ways unimagined as recently as five years ago. The velocity of change in consumer behaviors and trends is fragmenting the singular notion of The Consumer, and companies need to be faster and nimbler than ever before.
The demands of leadership in Consumer Products and Services have changed too – a new generation of leaders has emerged who run ahead of the trend, who operate ahead of the trend, who operate with more granularity and relates a vision informed by the unparalleled real-time, two-way communication that exists between the best companies and today’s consumers. With decades of experience serving the top brands in consumer products, Ventura Partners provides unparalleled access to this unique pool of exceptional talent. With us, you’re assured of the best result when you’re searching for a visionary leader to lift your company to new heights.
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5.11 Tactical
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
VP, Human Resources
VP, Global Digital Commerce
7-Eleven
SVP, Merchandising
Ace Hardware
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Director, Transportation
Director, Distribution Support
AEG Entertainment
Chief Marketing Officer
American Laser Centers
Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Chief Financial Officer
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Austin Country Club
General Manager
Avedis Zildjian Company
Board Director
EVP, Marketing & Sales
President
Bare Essentials
Chief Executive Officer
Bauer Performance Hockey
Board Director
Beaming
Chief Operating Officer
Big Lots
VP, DMM-Consumables
BI-LO Holdings
Chief Financial Officer
EVP, Human Resources
SVP, Real Estate & Development
BJ’s Restaurants
Chief Executive Officer
Black Rifle Coffee
Head of Marketing, RTD
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis
Senior Counsel
Director of Development & Construction
Boa Technology
Chief Executive Officer
BPL Plasma
Chief People Officer
Burlington Stores
EVP, Stores
SVP, Real Estate
Burton Snowboards
President, Analog
SVP, Global Sales
VP, Women’s
Burger King
Chief Executive Officer
Camelbak Products, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Caribex
Chief Executive Officer
Cedar Faire Entertainment
Chief Executive Officer
Cici’s Pizza
Chief Executive Officer
Claris Vision
Chief Financial Officer
Club One Fitness
Chief Executive Officer
Convene
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
DC Shoe Co
VP Marketing
VP, Sales
Dollar General
Regional VP, Store Operations
SVP, Real Estate
Domino’s Pizza
Board Director
Drybar
Chief Executive Officer
President, Retail
Vice President, Operations
E11
Chief Executive Officer
EagleRider
Chief Marketing Officer
Easton Bell Sports
Chief Executive Officer
President
FedEx Office & Print
Chief Operating Officer
Fender Musical Instruments
Chief Executive Officer
Fox Head
SVP, Global Product
Fred’s
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
G-Form Impact Protection
Chief Executive Officer
Gateway Newstands
Chief Executive Officer
Gelson’s Markets
Board Director
Chief Financial Officer
Giant Eagle
Senior Director, Center Store
VP, Real Estate
VP, Operations
Goodyear
VP, Retail Operations
Guitar Center
VP, Merchandising
Golden Krust
VP, Supply Chain
House of Blues
Chief Executive Officer
James Perse
Chief Operating Officer
VP, Retail
Kohl’s
SVP, Logistics & Supply Chain
VP, Division Merchandise Manager
Lawrence Merchandising Services
VP, Operations
Lumber Liquidators
Chief Executive Officer
Major League Baseball
Commissioner
Meijer
SVP, Human Resources
Mexx Apparel
President, Chief Creative Officer
Mountain Hardware
VP, Global Apparel
National Football League
Commissioner
National Hockey League
Commissioner
Natural Partners/Fullscript
Chief People Officer and Culture Officer
Nature’s Sunshine Products
Board Director
Nautilus
Chief Executive Officer
New World Pasta
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
SVP, Human Resources
VP, Marketing
Nixon Watches
General Manager, Adidas Brand
Global Marketing Leader
VP, Global Digital and E-Commerce
Nordstrom
Chief Marketing Officer
Division General Manager, Kids
Division General Manager, Women’s
Oakley
Board Director
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Head of Retail
One Industries
Chief Executive Officer
OVME
Chief People Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Director of Retail
Patagonia
VP, E-Commerce
VP, Global Sales
Pear Sports
Board Director
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
President, Retail
VP, Stores
Prana
Global E-Commerce and Digital Leader
Progress Residential
Senior Vice President, Business Unit Operations
Quiksilver/Roxy
Chief Information Officer
SVP, Merchandise Men’s
SVP, Merchandise Women’s
VP, Design, Roxy
VP, Retail
VP, Sourcing
Savers
Vice President, Store Development
Sheex
Board Director
Chief Merchant
VP, Growth & Development
Shopko
SVP, Marketing
SVP, Supply Chain
SVP, General Merchandising Manager – Home
SVP, Retail Health
Shoppers Drug Mart
VP, Creative
SOG Specialty Knives
Chief Executive Officer
Sprouts
Regional Vice President
Senior Vice President, Produce
Spartan Stores
Chief Executive Officer
SVP, Store Operations
Stater Bros.
SVP, Human Resources
SuperFresh
Vice President, Marketing
Supervalu
Division President
Tacori
Chief Commercial Officer
Tractor Supply Company
VP, Loyalty, CRM and Engagement
VP, Finance
Troy Lee Designs
Global Sales Director
TRX System
President
Head of E-Commerce
Chief of Staff
Ulta Beauty
SVP, Real Estate
Under Armour
Board Director
Chief Marketing Officer
Head of Global Apparel
Head of Retail
VP, Human Resources
VP, Women’s
Vizio
Board Director
Walgreen’s
Senior Director, Beverages
Women’s Tennis Association
Chief Executive Officer
Zumiez
Chief Financial Officer
President
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