John Melin
President & Chief Operating Officer at Brown & Haley- Claim this Profile
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Peter Barbaresi
In very simple words, John is one of the brightest executives I have worked with during my 25+ years. He proved to be an exceptional strategic thinker and a solid leader who was widely respected for his ability to articulate the company vision be it to the rank and file employee or the Board, while being consistently dependable to successfully implement some of the most challenging initiatives that drove company growth. And, John was the lead architect in the eventual successful sale of the company to our largest customer Nestle. I’d be happy to speak in further detail anytime on behalf of John.
Larry Breitbarth
John is a seasoned operations and financial executive. He is adept at reconciling differing viewpoints and aligning tactical decisions to long term business strategy. His external market-driven view was instrumental in helping to propel our startup business forward and led to a successful sale.
Peter Barbaresi
In very simple words, John is one of the brightest executives I have worked with during my 25+ years. He proved to be an exceptional strategic thinker and a solid leader who was widely respected for his ability to articulate the company vision be it to the rank and file employee or the Board, while being consistently dependable to successfully implement some of the most challenging initiatives that drove company growth. And, John was the lead architect in the eventual successful sale of the company to our largest customer Nestle. I’d be happy to speak in further detail anytime on behalf of John.
Larry Breitbarth
John is a seasoned operations and financial executive. He is adept at reconciling differing viewpoints and aligning tactical decisions to long term business strategy. His external market-driven view was instrumental in helping to propel our startup business forward and led to a successful sale.
Peter Barbaresi
In very simple words, John is one of the brightest executives I have worked with during my 25+ years. He proved to be an exceptional strategic thinker and a solid leader who was widely respected for his ability to articulate the company vision be it to the rank and file employee or the Board, while being consistently dependable to successfully implement some of the most challenging initiatives that drove company growth. And, John was the lead architect in the eventual successful sale of the company to our largest customer Nestle. I’d be happy to speak in further detail anytime on behalf of John.
Larry Breitbarth
John is a seasoned operations and financial executive. He is adept at reconciling differing viewpoints and aligning tactical decisions to long term business strategy. His external market-driven view was instrumental in helping to propel our startup business forward and led to a successful sale.
Peter Barbaresi
In very simple words, John is one of the brightest executives I have worked with during my 25+ years. He proved to be an exceptional strategic thinker and a solid leader who was widely respected for his ability to articulate the company vision be it to the rank and file employee or the Board, while being consistently dependable to successfully implement some of the most challenging initiatives that drove company growth. And, John was the lead architect in the eventual successful sale of the company to our largest customer Nestle. I’d be happy to speak in further detail anytime on behalf of John.
Larry Breitbarth
John is a seasoned operations and financial executive. He is adept at reconciling differing viewpoints and aligning tactical decisions to long term business strategy. His external market-driven view was instrumental in helping to propel our startup business forward and led to a successful sale.
Experience
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Brown & Haley
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & Chief Operating Officer
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Aug 2003 - Present
Provide diverse and comprehensive leadership at this closely held consumer packaged goods company, best known for ALMOND ROCA® confection. Notable contributions include: focusing the company on core ROCA® brand; growing international sales 5-fold over 10 years with emphasis on the strategic Chinese market; and leading improvement programs across all aspects of operations. Provide diverse and comprehensive leadership at this closely held consumer packaged goods company, best known for ALMOND ROCA® confection. Notable contributions include: focusing the company on core ROCA® brand; growing international sales 5-fold over 10 years with emphasis on the strategic Chinese market; and leading improvement programs across all aspects of operations.
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Consultant
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Feb 2002 - Apr 2003
Assisted SVP New Ventures, Starbucks Coffee Company, with acquisitions and partnerships to secure business growth platforms. Directed teams that evaluated 100 companies in 8 priority segments, that resulted in two completed deals. Advised CEO, Ontain Corporation, on strategy and organization for innovative merchant services to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Wrote business due diligence for successful financing. Assisted SVP New Ventures, Starbucks Coffee Company, with acquisitions and partnerships to secure business growth platforms. Directed teams that evaluated 100 companies in 8 priority segments, that resulted in two completed deals. Advised CEO, Ontain Corporation, on strategy and organization for innovative merchant services to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Wrote business due diligence for successful financing.
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Meals.com
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Business Development, General Manager
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Jan 2000 - Oct 2001
As Vice-President, led business development, web marketing and operations teams, growing to 1 million users and 80 employees. At the request of Board of Directors in June 2001, assumed the role of General Manager and orchestrated Coinstar’s exit from the business via asset sale. As Vice-President, led business development, web marketing and operations teams, growing to 1 million users and 80 employees. At the request of Board of Directors in June 2001, assumed the role of General Manager and orchestrated Coinstar’s exit from the business via asset sale.
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Coinstar
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United States
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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VP Coinstar International
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Apr 1998 - Dec 1999
Expanded Coinstar’s the “coins to cash” business internationally, building the UK business from a clean sheet into Coinstar’s second attractive business. Additionally, played a general corporate development role for Coinstar. Expanded Coinstar’s the “coins to cash” business internationally, building the UK business from a clean sheet into Coinstar’s second attractive business. Additionally, played a general corporate development role for Coinstar.
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McKinsey & Company
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Engagement Manager
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1989 - 1998
Advised executives of Fortune 500 companies on strategic, organizational and performance issues. Helped 18 clients achieve $2 billion of impact. Formed growth strategies in several industries, including retail, media, wireless, oil and gas, and forest products. Developed and led performance improvement programs in sales, operations and corporate services functions. Advised executives of Fortune 500 companies on strategic, organizational and performance issues. Helped 18 clients achieve $2 billion of impact. Formed growth strategies in several industries, including retail, media, wireless, oil and gas, and forest products. Developed and led performance improvement programs in sales, operations and corporate services functions.
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Education
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1988 - 1989
University of Oxford
M.Sc., Economics -
1986 - 1988
University of Oxford
B.A./M.A., Politics, Philosophy, Economics -
1982 - 1986
University of Saskatchewan
B.Eng., Civil Engineering
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