Leading Experts on Consumer Goods & Services

Gino Sametini was most recently the Director of Operations at Creations Home Furnishings & Design, a home furnishing retailer. Mr. Sametini left Creations Home Furnishings & Design in 2006 and currently advises the company. He has more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry and has served...

Neil Saunders is a Consulting Director at Verdict Research. In this role he is responsible for all aspects of the consulting division and heads up most client projects, working with retail and consumer related companies to help develop, evolve and implement business strategies. Neil has also served...

Jack Sayer is a Managing Partner at Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy, focused on development and staff management in dealerships where he has worked since January 2002. Mr. Sayer has automotive dealership management experience including dealership evaluation, development and acquisition. Previously,...

Bill Schauber is a consultant at Encore Associates, a consumer packaged goods consultancy firm. Mr. Schauber is a supply chain and logistics operations executive with emphasis in procurement, distribution, logistics, import/export transportation and manufacturing. Prior, Mr. Schauber has worked with...

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...

Alan Schlesinger is an independent consultant at his own retail consulting company where he analyzes and forecasts monthly trend information and provides consulting to retail companies as well as private equity groups. Mr. Schlesinger has more than 35 years of experience in the retail industry. He has...

Lorne Schmunk is the Vice President of Merchandising for Electronics and Appliances at RC Willey Home Furnishings, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. R.C. Willey has a retail sales base of US$ 800MM in home furnishings, appliances, flooring, and electronics operating in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah....

Duncan Scott is currently VP of outdoor sportswear sourcing for VF Corporation, responsible for The North Face, Vans, and Reef brands. Previously, he was Vice President of global footwear sourcing at Adidas-Group, apparel and sporting goods manufacturer, from April 2000 to February 2007. Mr. Scott...

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...

Jeffrey Segal is the Vice President of Culinary Research & Concept Development, VP of Operations at Riese Restaurants, where he has worked since 2000. Riese Restaurants are a multi-concept franchisee with over 150 units, located in the New York Metro area. Riese Restaurants is a franchisee of T.G.I...

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...

Tulip Shah is the President and Founder of Keystone Strategy Advisors, an automotive consulting firm, where he has worked since October 2004. Mr. Shah has over 18 years of experience in the automotive sector, including OEM and Tier I. He has held senior level positions in sales management, strategic...

Rick Shea is the President of Shea Marketing Consulting Inc since July 2006, a firm that specializes in providing marketing expertise to CPG companies. He has over 20 years of marketing experience at CPG food companies including Kraft, Unilever, George Weston Bakeries and Malt-O-Meal cereals. Mr. Shea...

Michael Shelby is the Owner & President of San Diego Harley-Davidson, where he has worked since 1993. San Diego Harley-Davidson is Southern California's largest authorized Harley-Davidson Dealer with 3 locations in and around San Diego.

Kantha Shelke is a diversified scientist, expediting new product and technology development in food and nutrition. She is the Founder and Principal at Corvus Blue, a consumer packaged goods consultant. Ms. Shelke also chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of a global food brand co., advises as Director...

William Sherlock has served as a member of the Nevada Gold and Casinos Board of Directors since October 2007. He's also a Board Manager at Foxwoods Development Company. Previously, he was President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort and Casino until January 2007. Foxwoods is the world’s largest casino with...

Dana Shertz is currently both an independent retail Consultant and COO/Partner at EnDev LLC, a company that owns and operates 6 restaurants in San Diego. Dana is familar with the restaurant industry, food & beverage suppliers and restaurant trends. Previously, he was the President and Chief Operating...

Paul Silvertown is currently the President and Owner of PJS Consulting, a company providing consulting services to the retail and wholesale sector. Mr. Silvertown has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel industry with expertise in designing, merchandising, marketing, manufacturing, importing...

Joe Simone is the Owner/Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Food Group, operator of 16 Popeye's restaurants in Virginia since 1998. He has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He was the Chairman of Washington Cancer Institute Board and Founder of the International...

Thomas J. Slover is CEO of Shoe Sensation Inc., a Consumer Growth Partners portfolio company operating a chain of family shoe stores in the Midwest, since January 2008. Prior to this Mr. Slover was President and Chief Executive Officer at Foot Locker Europe, from 2002 to 2005. He is a senior executive...