Matt Ronken

About Matt Ronken

Vision, Strategy, Nurture, GrowthI am a passionate, experienced business leader with proven results in driving sales, share and equity for the brands and businesses that I have stewarded. I have been fortunate to have led both big and small businesses applying a consistent approach of Vision, Strategy, Nurture (People AND Business), and Growth. I have had P&L responsibilities for $1B+ brands, a $4B portfolio and a $25MM start-up managing multi-million dollar generating demand budgets and large cross-functional teams. I have consistently pioneered new territory with a relentless focus on driving results through an obsession with the consumer combined with a healthy respect for what each retailer is striving to accomplish. The collection of my experiences has positioned me to drive transformational success in both volatile and unchartered territories. People PhilosophyPeople and culture are at the core of my leadership approach. I lead through example. I set high standards for myself and my team. I work to hire great people, set a clear and inspiring vision and empower my team to do their best and motivate them to go beyond their greatest expectations. I thrive in multi-faceted organizations which require significant cross-functional collaboration and integration. President Harry S. Truman said “it is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit”. This is my core belief. Key StrengthsBrand Strategy/Positioning, Insights To Action, Consumer Communications, Channel Strategy/Management, Portfolio Management, Category Development, Innovation/Renovation, Global/International Experience, Culture Creation, Talent Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Analytical Prowess, P&L Management, Problem Solving, General Business Management, Organizational Influence, Relationship Building, Setting A Compelling Vision

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   UnCommon Farms

   Jun 2021 — Present · Brighton, IL, US

Education

• Saint Louis University

  MBA, Business

  1995 — 1997

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  BSBA, Business

  1988 — 1992