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Study Group: Former C-level Executives in the Consumer Goods & Services Councils in Member Programs

Council Members in this Study Group: 377

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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David Workman, Executive Director, PRO Buying GroupDavid Workman

Executive Director
PRO Buying Group
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David Workman is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of PRO Buying Group, where he has worked since 2006. PRO Buying Group serves to coordinate merchandising, marketing and other business services for a group of independent retailers representing over $2.0 billion in consumer electronics...

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Clarence Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer, MOVIE GALLERY, INC.Clarence Gabriel

FormerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
MOVIE GALLERY, INC.
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Clarence Gabriel has over 30 years of experience in consumer retail sectors and has contributed as Chief Executive Officer, President, and EVP for world-class companies. He is a retail sector leader with expertise in “Big Box”, “Small Box”, CPG and Supply Chain Management. Previously, Mr. Gabriel was...

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Andreas Kurz, Owner, Akari Enterprises LLC Andreas Kurz

Owner
Akari Enterprises LLC
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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,...

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Nigel Payne, Independent Gaming Consultant, Nigel Payne IncNigel Payne

Independent Gaming Consultant
Nigel Payne Inc
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Nigel Payne is an Independent Gaming Consultant since November 2006. He is also a Non- Executive Director at Sportingbet, an internet sports betting, casino and poker business since May 2000. Sportingbet is one of the world's largest internet gambling businesses with over 3 million registered customers...

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Perry Odak

FormerCEO & President
WILD OATS MARKETS, INC.
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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...

William Sherlock

FormerPresident and CEO
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
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William Sherlock was 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 is oneof...

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John Heaton, Owner, The Betting and Gaming ConsultancyJohn Heaton

Owner
The Betting and Gaming Consultancy
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John Heaton founded The Betting and Gaming Consultancy in 2004 offering practical and operational assistance to both suppliers and operators in the betting and gaming industry. He was CEO of UK Tote for 7 years and was also CEO of Premierbet and Heathorns with operational experience of online Sportsbooks...

Seth Johnson

FormerCEO
PACIFIC SUNWEAR OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
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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 thegrowth...

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vegas probably has hit the bottom but the climb back is overwhelming

July 20, 2009

William Sherlock, Former President and CEO, MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION

MGM Mirage Says Las Vegas 'Bouncing Along a Bottom' | www.bloomberg.com

It is going to be a long haul for vegas to return to the glory years of the early 2000's

could not disagree more

April 24, 2009

William Sherlock, Former President and CEO, MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION

PENN (PENN NATIONAL GAMING) STALKS LAS VEGAS STRIP FOR BARGAINS AS MGM, HARRAH'S BATTLE DEBT LOAD | www.bloomberg.com

Ron usually is spot on in his Las Vegas analysis but I think he has missed the boat on this one

I agree with Nelson

March 12, 2009

William Sherlock, Former President and CEO, MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION

Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan | www.casinocompendium.com

Penn has switched course in Ohio, why?

Starbucks (SBUX) - Wrong Strategy, Wrong Time

February 27, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Starbucks Takes Plunge Into Instant Coffee | online.wsj.com

Starbucks is going down market with its "instant coffee" introduction. It is a major change in strategy reflecting the difficulty of selling expensive coffee in a lounge setting. Will they now become the Nestle of coffee?

Instant coffee can be acceptable

February 18, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Starbucks Takes Plunge Into Instant Coffee | online.wsj.com

Good instant depends on extraction The process is important To expensive to be a major market breaker.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Independent Consulting Firm

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Owner
  • President
  • Principal
  • Consultant
  • Board Member
  • Director

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