Gemma Buggins
Director of New Ventures & m & a @Premier Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Director of New Ventures & m & a @Premier Foods
Senior strategy leadership role, accountable for identifying and evaluating growth and M&A opportunities, and influencing decisions on capital allocation and portfolio direction.Impact- Defined “where to play” and “how to win” across categories, identifying priority growth platforms and adjacencies to inform long-term portfolio direction- Commercial lead on The Spice Tailor, Fuel10K and Merchant Gourmet acquisitions— identified targets, led commercial due diligence and influenced capital allocation decisions-Led cross-functional teams and culture-development initiatives, transforming engagement levels.
EDUCATION
Kingsley College
AAA, A Levels
University of Nottingham
1st, BA English & American Studies (with Intnl Study)
ABOUT GEMMA BUGGINS
I’m a senior business leader with a track record of success in blue-chip marketing and P&L leadership at MARS, followed by senior marketing, portfolio strategy and M&A roles in scaling businesses.My offer is a combination of strategic rigour and operational excellence. Across my career, I’ve driven P&L turnarounds and accelerations, built and led marketing, commercial strategy and innovation teams, and partnered cross-functionally to deliver transformational growth. I’ve also supported executive teams on portfolio strategy and acquisition decisions, and helped secure external investment to fuel their next phase of growth.I deliver with people at the heart - with energy, kindness and a drive to make things better - and am a trusted people leader, cross-functional collaborator and partner of c-suites in both established and scale up businesses.Operating with a GM mindset most of all, I’m energised by businesses at an inflection point — where I can help to build momentum, simplify direction and deliver a step change in commercial results.What I\'m known for- End-to-end multi-brand leadership with full P&L ownership (Mars & Snickers)- Building brands and portfolios that deliver top-line and bottom line growth- End to end innovation and disruptive high ROI communications e.g.(Sheba Craft, MARS Supporther FA Sponsorship, Snickers Elton John Rap Battle, Elvie Tech your body deserves)- Csuite partnering to support acquisition, portfolio expansion choices and external funding (The Spice Tailor, Merchant Gourmet, Fuel10K, Elvie series C)- Global brand and business management across multiple markets and regions (Elvie, Whiskas)- Building and developing high-performing, global teams and future leaders
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