Paul Diver

Background

About Paul Diver

Working with Salt Creek Capital to acquire and recapitalize a profitable small U.S-based Food or Consumer Products company seeking additional capital or an ownership change.A results-delivering General Manager with over 25 years of business experience in North America and Europe, holding leadership positions spanning strategy, operations, marketing and category management in consumer packaged goods and retail multi-unit food brands. Strong track record of enhancing operating performance in both turnaround and growth environments, across Fortune 100 and private equity organizations. Expertise in P&L management, culture and capability building, driving operating performance and leveraging consumer insights to drive business building strategies in brand positioning, product and experience innovation, digital/loyalty marketing, advertising/media development, and merchandising. Accomplished relationship-builder and influencer across internal teams, boards of directors, external partners and franchise networks.Core Skills and Competencies:* Business Planning based on Diagnosis, Strategy and Tactics * Listening to Consumer and Customer Insights * Improving Financial Metrics * Business Forecasting: Annual and Long Term Planning * Sales Go To Market Execution Excellence * Product Renovation and Innovation * Motivating and Training Managers * Brand Building * Continual Process Improvement * Business Consolidation * Trade Promotions * Using Nestle Global Best Practices to accelerate Business Turnarounds