Reports of CEOs working their front lines recalled my short stint selling fragrance in 2016 at Lord & Taylor’s iconic Manhattan store. I was a year into leading Glade R&D and learning fine fragrance as inspiration for new air freshener offerings. Encouraged by Ann Gottlieb, friends at Firmenich (Joy and Lily) arranged a training day at L&T’s […]
Author: Andy Gilicinski
CPG Advisor participated in an energetic session at the 16th annual M&A Forum yesterday in Brookfield. The opening Keynote featured the acquisition journey of Palermo’s Pizza with a local Milwaukee firm, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Palermo’s CEO Giacomo Fallucca, deal leader Jasper Fallucca and visionary entrepreneur TrueMan McGee enlightened and entertained the crowd of over […]
This week CPG Advisor is headed to Columbus, Ohio for the Great Lakes Capital Connection, put on by Association for Corporate Growth. If you’ll be there (or nearby) – let’s meet up! Each year, this high-energy event brings together over 1,000 middle market M&A professionals for deal sourcing, networking and insights into key trends in […]
CPG Advisor participated in the 14th Annual M&A Forum in Brookfield, WI on July 21, 2021. Panel discussions on Sell- and Buy-side “post-pandemic lessons” – plus a breakout on Valuation – were on our agenda at this welcome return to live events. Discussion on insights from recent transactions was especially helpful. Valuation growth through fielding a […]
In a recent survey of Private Equity firms, changes were seen in market segments that will attract investment in 2021 vs last year. IT and Healthcare topped the list, reflecting a roughly 20% boost in deal-making in both sectors. Interest in Consumer Goods dropped, suggesting 2020’s banner year of COVID-driven sales will slow, and PE activity will […]
At the 13th annual M&A Forum in Milwaukee on March 14, 2020, I enjoyed insights from a panel of business CEO’s that participated in buying the company they now run. A great question was asked – “What was your biggest surprise after the deal?” There was general agreement that shaping the culture they either thought […]
It crowd, with awesome networking and excellent speakers on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Association for Corporate Growth’s Middle Market Manufacturing Conference in Chicago. The agenda balanced a keynote talk with panel discussions and breakout sessions to create a fast-paced, interactive day. I especially enjoyed a provocative panel discussion on 3D printing, and was […]
CPG Advisor enjoyed a great session on Digital Disruption’s Impact on Shareholder Value at Chicago NACD Chapter on January 15, 2020 at Accenture’s Chicago Innovation Center. Excellent insights were shared – some very provocative – about near-term trends that may dramatically impact a range of industry sectors in our post-digital economy. Critical grounding for both […]
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