Signature Brands CEO and leadership

20+ years of significant international management & leadership experience, with a strong track record in General Management (CEO), global B2B/B2C Sales of capital-intensive goods, Business Development, Product & Program Management, Production, of technologically sophisticated & complex products & services, primarily in the aerospace industry & special mechanical & plant engineering.

Sales, marketing and general management professional with 20 years of experience in both US and International markets within B2B and B2C environments. Able to bring strategic structure, as well as operational/executional expertise to an organization. Known for professionalism, trustworthiness and the ability to drive productivity and high engagement within teams. Experienced in: Marketing Strategy Development and Business Planning, Customer and Broker Management, Cross Functional Leadership, Agency Management, Team Building and Talent Management, Data Analysis, New Product Launches, Creative Development, Delivering Financial Results.

Jared Konstanty is a Chief Executive Officer at Signature Brands LLC and is based in Ocala, Florida. He has worked as SVP / GM - Snacks at Pepperidge Farm, President at Nice-Pak Products Inc, and Director of Marketing - Beverages at Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. Jared attended Cornell University between 1991 and 1995.

Jim Schneider is a President & CEO - North America at Hero AG, President & CEO at Signature Brands LLC, and Regional VP at Hero MotoCorp. He attended Truman State University between 1970 and 1974.

Strategic leader with expertise in transforming consumer insights into powerful brand strategies with a focus on kid and family marketing, communication and innovation. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a native talent for connecting the dots.

Expansive brand builder with consistent track record of creating best-in-class brand storytelling, uncovering brand purpose and developing break-through innovation platforms for some of the world’s leading family brands, including Goldfish, Timex and Disney properties.

Driving passion for championing big ideas, managerial courage and balanced risk taking within existing companies to help achieve breakthrough growth. Energizing leadership style with a focus on inspiring people and team development.

A Few of My Favorite Things:

- Kid and Family Marketing

- Inspired Brand Strategy

- Brand Storytelling

- Breakthrough New Business Development

- Integrated Marketing

- Brand Management

- Disruptive Innovation

- Social Media Marketing

- Ideation

- Creative Development

- Advertising

- Consumer and Cultural Insights

- Market Research

- Product Development

- Cross Functional Team Leadership

- Brand Architecture, Positioning and Stewardship

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I believe in starting conversations with people - not marketing to targets. I believe people want to associate with purpose-driven brands. I believe the magic is in the moments. I believe there is nothing more powerful than telling your authentic story - it is the thread that connects us all. I believe this is the most effective way to earn brand love - and that is the Holy Grail!