Andrew Gross
Advisor (Strategy, Advertising, Digital, Analytics, Growth, Startup) @1440
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Advisor (Strategy, Advertising, Digital, Analytics, Growth, Startup) @1440
Chicago, IL, US
1440 is an online newsletter startup that aims to provide a concise, objective, unbiased view of the major news events of the day and empower its readers so they can lead better, well-informed, more productive lives. 1440 seeks to disrupt a news environment where it has become increasingly difficult to separate out bias or filter through entertainment masquerading as news. Scouring hundreds of sources each day, 1440 delivers news with breadth plus depth, thoughtfully curated by experts, in a single morning briefing. I’ve been helping 1440’s founders deepen their audience insights, sharpen their purpose and prioritize their strategy. You can join the other over 1.5 million daily readers at
EDUCATION
Cornell University
BA, Government
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA, Marketing, Strategy
ABOUT ANDREW GROSS
I’m a business leader with deep marketing expertise in brand strategy, new product development and breakthrough communications. Throughout my career I’ve been a change agent who combines big picture thinking with a bottom-line orientation to accelerate the growth of iconic, enduring $1 Billion+ brands such as Serta, Suave, Dove and Mariani Premier Group. I earned my stripes at Unilever but then made the successful transition to more entrepreneurial, private equity owned organizations like Serta and Serta Simmons Bedding. I’ve been an advisor to startups and middle market businesses. More recently, I entered the world of home services, helping build Mariani Premier Group into a powerful national platform in residential landscaping.My passion is taking on challenges with a relentless focus on getting to the truth - whether about consumers, retail customers, competitors or an organization’s capabilities - and then inspiring cross-functional teams to turn those insights into game-changing business plans, brand strategies, product innovations, digital communications, and retail activation programs. I’m a battle tested executive who leads teams with a mixture of purpose, principles, passion, persistence, and pragmatism. I’ve led my teams through many challenges including recessions, mass restructurings, supply interruptions, competitive onslaughts, digital disruption, and retailer ultimatums. I passionately believe leadership is as much about teaching as it is about setting direction and inspiring action. I am incredibly proud of the many leaders I’ve been able to mentor and coach to achieve success in their careers. My skills include: Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, P&L Leadership, Organizational Design, Brand Vision/Positioning, Brand Development, Breakthrough Innovation, New Product Development, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Marketing, Analytics, Sales Planning, Trade Channel Strategy, Retail Marketing, New Business Development, and Brand Licensing.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.