Dave Hardie

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About Dave Hardie

Dave joined Herbert Mines Associates as Managing Director in 2003. He leads the firm’s growing consumer products practice, but also works with selected retail, restaurant, and direct-to-consumer clients. Dave's diverse executive search experience includes CEO's, general managers, and a range of functional heads. Dave came to HMA from Heidrick & Struggles, where he led the consumer products practice for North America. Prior to his executive search career, Dave spent 20 years in marketing and general management roles with leading consumer companies. The last of those roles was leading marketing for Kodak's consumer business in North America (back when film and cameras were actual things). Before that, Dave ran the cookie business for Nabisco. He began his career at Procter & Gamble, followed by E&J Gallo. Dave graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where he earned a B.S. in Management Science. He and Marissa have two young adult sons. Dave's passions include Duke basketball and age group athletic competition. including at the CrossFit Games in 2019.