Leading Experts in Former C-level Executives in the Consumer Goods & Services Councils in Member Programs

Graham Ash was a Buying and Merchandising Director at Adams Kids, a national retail chain, where he worked from October 2005 to May 2008. Previously, he has worked as an interim Consultant developing long term strategies and working solutions for Buying and Merchandising operations in leading UK retailers....

Michael Coppola was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Advance Auto Parts until May 2007. He was responsible for authoring the company's marketing philosophy and created their strategic plan through 2010. Mr. Coppola held several senior roles at Advance, including EVP and COO from 2003 to...

Ron Covin was the CEO of K & G Fashion Superstores, a $300M retail division of The Men's Wearhouse, with 1600 employees, and 85 stores nationally. Mr. Covin worked with the company from 2001 until July of 2004, prior to which he served as President of Off 5th SAKS, where he worked from 1993 in it's...

Jean-Pierre James Elsener is Owner of Elsener Consulting & Trading LLC, a jewelry, cosmetics and accessories manufacturer, where he has worked since January 2006. He has more than seven years of experience as board member of an international sanitary equipment manufacturer. He was Managaing Director...

Judy George is currently the Founder and CEO of Judy George International, a retail consultancy and think tank that she started in 2007. Ms. George also sits on the Sodexo Business Advisory Board and the Secaucus, NJ based Daffy’s Clothing Board of Advisors. Previously, Ms. George served as the Founder...

Andrew Green is a Professor of Finance at Wofford College, where he has taught since September 2006. Previously, Mr. Green was Chief Financial Officer at Denny's, a restaurant company with over 1,500 units nationwide, where he worked from 1996 through 2005. At Denny's, Mr. Green helped lead a business...

Seth Johnson was CEO of Pacific Sunwear from 2005 until 2006. Pacific Sunwear is a $1.4 billion teen retailer with over 1000 stores. Previously Mr. Johnson was the CFO of Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 until 1998 and COO from 1999 to 2004. In his roles at Abercrombie & Fitch he was involved in the growth...

Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises, Mr. Kurz specializes in international distribution,...

Ron Marshall was, from 1998 until March of 2006, Chief Executive Officer of Nash Finch, a US$ 5B wholesale distributor supplying food and nonfood goods to more than 1,500 grocery stores in 27 states and 300 countries. In this role he quadrupled earnings over a six year period, improved EBITDA over 40%...

Scott Meyer is President of Meyer Group LLC, a consulting group advising private equity consumer products portfolio companies in distressed and high growth potential situations. He was previously Chief Executive Officer at T-Fal/WearEver, a cookware and kitchen appliances manufacturer, for four years...

Bruce Nelson was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Office Depot, from 2000 to 2004. With annual sales of over $14 billion, Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach,...

Perry Odak was President & CEO of Wild Oats Markets until October 2006. Mr. Odak had oversight for all functions of sales, operations, and development for the 110-unit natural food supermarket chain with annual sales in excess of $1.1B. Prior to this position, he served as President & CEO of Ben & Jerry's...

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,...

Andrew Rosen was most recently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Brown Shoe Company, Inc a footwear retailer and marketer. Mr. Rosen continues to remain an active financial consultant at Brown Shoe Company. Here, Mr. Rosen was responsible for strategic planning, management...

Anthony Schiano was the Chairman of Winestore Holdings, a wine retailer. Mr. Schiano is also a founder and director of Integrity Bank. Previously, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Giant Food Stores, a division of Royal Ahold. At Giant Food Stores, Mr. Schiano oversaw all aspects of...

Rory Scott is an Executive Director at Turnabout Retail, Australia, where he has worked since August 2008. Turnabout Retail is a retail consultancy in Australia which helps retailers improve local performance, assists in international growth, sales growth, marketing and brand value, solidifying supply...

Brian Sexton is currently an Independent Retail Consultant specializing in the automotive aftermarket sales and service of used vehicles, tires, parts and accessories. His services include operational efficiencies, organizational development, merchandise planning, marketing support, new store development...

William Sherlock was until recently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, a casino hotel. Mr. Sherlock has been a Board Manager at Foxwoods Development Company. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods Resort and Casino until January 2007. Foxwoods...

Randall Spak is an Independent Consultant. He has been Senior Vice President at Jackson Furniture company, a TN upholstery manufacturer, from July 2006-May 2008. Mr. Spak was also the President and Chief Executive Officer at Lane Furniture Industries, a subsidiary of Furniture Brands International,...

Michael Woods has served as an independent consultant and business advisor since 2002. During this time he also co-founded and briefly served as President and CEO of PremierWay Chemical, a chemical manufacturing company that developed innovative and proprietary consumer, industrial, and commercial cleaning...