Patrick L. Milligan

Background

About Patrick L. Milligan

Award-Winning Professor and highly experienced business executive with a track record of establishing the vision and strategies necessary to drive revenue, grow market share and control costs. I am curious, driven, passionate and a quick study. Through my experience in executive positions with huge players such as Nabisco, Kraft Foods, Mondelez and GameStop, I have developed a very strong history of creating and capitalizing on networks, liaisons, and business connections. I build quality teams while negotiating and managing joint ventures and strategic partnerships with multi-billion dollar companies. I excel at partnering with all core business operations to significantly increase the company's footprint, expand market share, and generate sustainable revenue and EBIT gains. I am a team builder and people developer with strong P&L and general management skills. In my present capacity as a University Professor and business strategy consultant, I have the privilege of sharing the knowledge, experience, and skills I have gained during the course of my career to connect current strategic theory with organizational actuality. SKILL HIGHLIGHTS: • Best in Class Relationships with Retailers and Industry Partners • Strategic Business, Market & Sales Planning • Brand Management • ROI, Value Proposition & Profit Optimization • Creative Branding & Vertical Marketing • Performance Enhancement & Succession Planning • Competitive Analysis, Positioning & Pricing • Product Introduction & Life Cycle Management • Major Account Development & Portfolio Management • Market Evaluation, Penetration & Expansion • Revitalizing Stagnant & Declining Sales • Inspirational and Motivating Presentation Style CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic Planning, Resourcing, and Execution - Teaching - Leadership - Brand Development - Customer Development - P&L Management - Field Marketing - Project Management - Talent Development - Building Diverse Teams - Operations - Pricing - Supply Chain