Global Food

EXPERIENCE

Brings over 30 years of broad experience in the food industry. Extensive knowledge of "state-of-the-art" value added food products from the worlds leading manufacturers. A quarter century of accumulated research in the food manufacturing, distribution and technology industries. Has opened accounts with almost every major grocery store chain and club store in the US and Canada over this period of time.

1995 - Present GLOBAL FOOD HOLDINGS , LLC FALL RIVER, MA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Identifying unique, innovative and on trend product and packaging innovations for the retail, club and foodservice industries for both branded and private label opportunities. Reviewing food industry for potential joint venture or acquisition candidates. Ongoing market assessment of the global food and technology industries with particular focus on value added food products. In-depth knowledge of companies recognized in the marketplace as having the highest quality frozen food lines in the world. Secured a number of consulting contracts for assessing value-added seafood opportunities in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.

2006 - 2011 MAR-LEES SEAFOOD LLC. NEW BEDFORD, MA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Implemented marketing plans and sales strategies in the retail, club and foodservice industries for branded and private label value-added seafood products and commodities. Plan and conducted sales presentations for clubs, retailers, national and international seafood and foodservice distributors, national restaurant chains and food brokers. Developing new products for key accounts in all these sectors in North America, Europe and Asia. Provide ongoing support to these key accounts in areas of...