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Consumer Packaged Goods

Independent management consultants specializing in consumer packaged goods

Umbrex is the fastest, most reliable way to find the right independent management consultant for a project in the consumer packaged goods industry. Over 90% of our consumer packaged goods practice consultants are alums of McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. The majority also have experience in roles in the CPG industry.

Examples of how we help clients in the consumer packaged goods industry

For a Fortune 100 CPG company, led seven acquisitions across multiple categories in personal care, foods, and homecare businesses.
For a top soft-drink manufacturer, designed the future state bottling model in Spain.
For a Fortune 50 CPG company, directed global category procurement operations, end-to-end value chain analysis, and supplier relationship program management. Saved $67M through strategic sourcing initiatives.
For a global manufacturer of personal care products, redesigned the supply chain in Africa: developed new production line in Nigeria, added new distributors, and built electronic B2C channel as a complement to existing sales rep channel.
Developed employee rewards strategy to align performance and drive retention of key talent for a $9B consumer product company with 17,000+ employees.
For a Fortune 100 CPG company, guided global brand teams with research protocols to localize brand positioning, product development, advertising development, visual identity, and channel marketing strategies.
For a $600M subscription-based food company, managed a $70M digital marketing budget. Increased revenue by 12% and EBIT growth by 47%.

Consumer packaged goods industry experience at top firms such as:

VP - Global Talent Management

Group Director, Digital Platforms & Innovation

Global category manager

Finance Transformation Project Manager

Sr. Manager, Global Logistics Procurement

Group Manager Category Management

Vice President, North American Marketing

SVP, Corporate Strategy

Market Strategy & Planning Group Manager

Head of Corporate Strategy, North America

What clients say

Insights on the CPG industry from our podcast:​

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Insights on the consumer packaged goods industry from our members:

Useful resources on the consumer packaged goods industry recommended by our members

  • National Association of Corporate Directors
  • Society for Corporate Governance
  • International Corporate Governance Network
  • Business Roundtable
  • The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members 2nd Edition
  • A Carver Policy Governance Guide, The Policy Governance Model and the Role of the Board Member 2nd Edition
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How to get started

1

Tell us about your project

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Interview candidates

(We’ll provide bios within 48 hours on average)

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Select your consultant and start work

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