Dan Hoskins

Biography

 General Manager with 20+ years of experience including 10 years as COO/GM of companies ranging from start-ups to turnarounds to Fortune 50 companies. Co-founded and built a value added produce/consumer products company with strong ACV presence across many channels throughout US and Canada under the "True" and "Good" brands and licensing deals with Jamba and Sunkist. Built and operated a food processing facility in Thailand and co-packing operations in Turkey, Mexico, China and Chile while sourcing raw ingredients/materials globally. Able to develop strong market share position through strong organic growth, optimal use of limited capital and strategic decision making.  Demonstrated strong leadership skills in a variety of industries ranging from ecommerce, telecom to consumer products (food and beverage). Functional expertise in sales, marketing, manufacturing, operations and logistics. Regarded as a category expert within consumer products and food & beverage specifically. Highly effective at leading/motivating employees and creating strong company cultures with high employee retention rates. Strong leadership skills. Substantial experience with private equity investors. Specialties: • Growth leadership in developing and building profitable businesses.  • Change management skills.  • Devlopment and execution of strategic plans • Bringing ideas and concepts to market and profitability • People management skills

Research Interest

 Business