Douglas Ronan
Retired Senior Executive; Strategy Consultant at Private Practice- Claim this Profile
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Joe Hansen
Doug and I worked together for 9 years on growing the berry category at Wegmans. He was instrumental in helping Wegmans and Driscoll’s align so that we all understand the berry customer. This was a critical step in driving berry consumption and adjusting the berry merchandising in our stores. He was and still is a great mentor and I continue to tell people that if it were not for Doug’s guidance, the berry category at Wegmans would not be where it is today. A few years ago Doug presented at a joint venture for Wegmans and Driscoll’s and our Senior Vice President of Store Operations leans over and says to me,
Brad Bortner
I've worked with Douglas numerous times over the past several years as an advisor from Forrester Research. He has a rare combination of executive stature and the ability to grapple with the details of market research that is really critical to success with Driscoll's customers. He drove the creation of a world class customer satisfaction tracking system that helps ensure Driscoll's maintains it's leadership role.
Joe Hansen
Doug and I worked together for 9 years on growing the berry category at Wegmans. He was instrumental in helping Wegmans and Driscoll’s align so that we all understand the berry customer. This was a critical step in driving berry consumption and adjusting the berry merchandising in our stores. He was and still is a great mentor and I continue to tell people that if it were not for Doug’s guidance, the berry category at Wegmans would not be where it is today. A few years ago Doug presented at a joint venture for Wegmans and Driscoll’s and our Senior Vice President of Store Operations leans over and says to me,
Brad Bortner
I've worked with Douglas numerous times over the past several years as an advisor from Forrester Research. He has a rare combination of executive stature and the ability to grapple with the details of market research that is really critical to success with Driscoll's customers. He drove the creation of a world class customer satisfaction tracking system that helps ensure Driscoll's maintains it's leadership role.
Joe Hansen
Doug and I worked together for 9 years on growing the berry category at Wegmans. He was instrumental in helping Wegmans and Driscoll’s align so that we all understand the berry customer. This was a critical step in driving berry consumption and adjusting the berry merchandising in our stores. He was and still is a great mentor and I continue to tell people that if it were not for Doug’s guidance, the berry category at Wegmans would not be where it is today. A few years ago Doug presented at a joint venture for Wegmans and Driscoll’s and our Senior Vice President of Store Operations leans over and says to me,
Brad Bortner
I've worked with Douglas numerous times over the past several years as an advisor from Forrester Research. He has a rare combination of executive stature and the ability to grapple with the details of market research that is really critical to success with Driscoll's customers. He drove the creation of a world class customer satisfaction tracking system that helps ensure Driscoll's maintains it's leadership role.
Joe Hansen
Doug and I worked together for 9 years on growing the berry category at Wegmans. He was instrumental in helping Wegmans and Driscoll’s align so that we all understand the berry customer. This was a critical step in driving berry consumption and adjusting the berry merchandising in our stores. He was and still is a great mentor and I continue to tell people that if it were not for Doug’s guidance, the berry category at Wegmans would not be where it is today. A few years ago Doug presented at a joint venture for Wegmans and Driscoll’s and our Senior Vice President of Store Operations leans over and says to me,
Brad Bortner
I've worked with Douglas numerous times over the past several years as an advisor from Forrester Research. He has a rare combination of executive stature and the ability to grapple with the details of market research that is really critical to success with Driscoll's customers. He drove the creation of a world class customer satisfaction tracking system that helps ensure Driscoll's maintains it's leadership role.
Experience
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Private Practice
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retired Senior Executive; Strategy Consultant
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May 2019 - Present
After +35 years of progressive leadership with consumer brand organizations including Pillsbury, Nestle, Expedia and Driscoll's, I retired in May 2019.The next life stage has offered me many wonderful personal growth pursuits including collaborating with passionate brand builders. Recently, I have been energized in advising them in their future strategic direction while building their Marketing and Sales effectiveness. After +35 years of progressive leadership with consumer brand organizations including Pillsbury, Nestle, Expedia and Driscoll's, I retired in May 2019.The next life stage has offered me many wonderful personal growth pursuits including collaborating with passionate brand builders. Recently, I have been energized in advising them in their future strategic direction while building their Marketing and Sales effectiveness.
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Vice President Market Development
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Nov 2017 - May 2019
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Vice President Marketing
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Aug 2008 - Nov 2017
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Russell Investments
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Web Marketing Strategist
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Jul 2005 - Apr 2008
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Expedia Group
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Director Marketing
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Oct 2003 - Nov 2004
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Nestlé
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Marketing - Haagen-Dazs
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Oct 2000 - Oct 2003
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The Pillsbury Company
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business team leader
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Oct 1995 - Oct 2000
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Director - Marketing and Sales
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Jan 1984 - Oct 1995
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Education
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1981 - 1984
McMaster University
MBA -
1974 - 1978
Queen's University
B ED -
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Queen's University
BFA
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