Leading Experts on Consumer Goods & Services

Richard Oppenheim is an independent consumer goods consultant specializing in food and beverage, and is a member of the supervisory board of Andreae-Noris Zahn, a leading German pharmacy wholesaler. Mr. Oppenheim is an advisor to private equity investors active in the European food industry. He is also...

Tom O'Riordan is the Chief Executive Officer at American Sporting Goods, a footwear distributor, where he has worked since March 2007. ASG's brands include Avia, Ryka, And1, NSS, Nevados, and Yukon. He was a Chief Executive Officer at Fila until April 2004. He managed the turnaround of Fila Americas...

Luis Padilla is the President and Chief Operating Officer of ENK, a fashion trade show provider in NYC, where he has worked since May 2007. Previously, Mr. Padilla was President of Merchandising and Marketing, Design, and Product Development at Sears Holdings Corp, from 2004 to October 2005. At Sears...

Anthony Paduano was the President of Lorraine Enterprises L.C., and owned 5 IHOP franchises in the greater Houston area. He was an IHOP franchisee for approximately 15 years and has been in the restaurant industry for 17 years, owning 20 Wendy's franchises prior to transitioning to the IHOP franchi...

Frank Palantoni has 24 years of worldwide experience with Fortune 100 companies in a variety of consumer goods industries and financial services. Mr. Palantoni’s business career includes over 12 years in general management and operating roles. He has had major successes in launching new businesses,...

Peyton Parker is a Gaming Researcher and Consultant at Gaming Research Services where he is working since November 2000. Mr. Parker conducts research which covers slot and table game equipment and it suppliers. He has over 20 years of experience in slot operations and has worked for various gaming manufacturers...

Art Patch is an Independent Consultant with Encore Associates, a strategic advisory firm, sales and marketing organization, and solutions provider to the national food and consumer goods industry. Most recently, he was the Vice President & General Manager at Food Maxx, a 44 store price impact division...

Daniel Paul is an independent Consultant in the UK Retail and Financial Services markets and has completed assignments with a number of leading UK retailers and financial institutions. From 2003 to 2005, he was a Strategic Development Manager at Argos Retail Group, a UK retailer in general merchandise...

Eric Paul was most recently an Owner and Operator of 11 Ruby Tuesday franchise units. He has worked with Ruby Tuesday for more than 28 years. He began as a General Manager in Nashville and moved throughout the Southeast as an Opening Manager for Ruby Tuesday's corporate office. Mr. Paul also served...

Alec Peterson is a Self-Employed Consultant since March 2005. Mr. Peterson specializes in assisting automobile and powersports dealers in various areas including sales process, finance and insurance process and regulatory and compliance issues. He has also consulted on improving service and parts departments...

Paula Peterson is the President of Crown Luxury Consulting, an independent consultancy firm that advises global companies on new ventures, brand strategy, product development, distribution, marketing, and media planning. Ms. Peterson is a noted industry speaker on leading trends and changing attitudes...

Glynn Phillips was formerly Executive Vice President of Sales for Del Monte Foods which he departed in late 2002. Mr. Phillips is a senior executive in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry with over 40 years of experience, the majority of which in senior management positions. Mr. Phillips began his...

Mr. Carlo Pignataro is the manager of the Consulting Division of TJF Group, where he has worked since September 2007. TJF Group is an international Italian luxurious goods and jewellery consulting group based in Arezzo. It provides strategic advice, branding and positioning, buying and brand selection,...

Tom Pirko is currently the President of Bevmark, a premier food & beverage Industry consulting firm providing strategic counsel to senior management of the world's leading food & beverage companies. Mr. Pirko is an expert on strategic planning, competition, mergers, acquisitions, manufacturing, marketing...

Michael Pollock is the Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group, an international gaming consultancy. He has expertise in many areas of gaming, including Atlantic City. Mr. Pollock is also the Founder and Editor of Gaming Industry Observer, an award-winning publication that tracks and analyzes financial,...

Glenn Postell is the Principal Operating Officer of Bear Group Inc., which is a developer of Bojangle's restaurants in the Eastern Tennessee area. Previously, Mr. Postell was the Director of Operations and minority Owner at Geneva Enterprises, a Hardee's franchisee, where he worked until September 2007....

Brian Price is the President of Purpose Consulting and Land Development, a consulting firm specializing in the restaurant and retail industry, with clients including franchisees of Applebee's, Famous Dave's, Del Taco, and Ruby's Diner's. Mr. Price has 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry....

Dennis Profitt is an independent consultant in the automotive industry. Previously, he was President of C&A Plastics Division and led a 33 plant division. Earlier, he was Director of Manufacturing for Ford Motor, where he was responsible for the Rouge Site and Supplier Strategy for Vehicle Operations....

Christopher Ramey is the President and Founder of Affluent Insights, a consultancy focused on the floor covering industry, luxury retail and hospitality. He serves on the Floor Covering Institute faculty as their retail floor covering expert. Mr. Ramey is also Chairman of The Luxury Marketing Council...

Nelson Reyes is the President and Chief Executive Officer of GB Manufacturing, a profitable established full service metal forming company where he has worked since April 2004. GB Manufacturing serves the heavy truck (Volvo/Mack/Cummins/Allison), automotive (Pilkington, AP Techn, Magna), and industrial...