Vincent Passanisi
President at Santa Fe Importers, Inc., Marisa Foods, and XLNT Foods
- Role
- President at Marisa Foods
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vincent Passanisi
With over 24 years of work experience in the food industry, I am a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with a passion for Italian delicatessens. I have successfully established and grown multiple companies under the Santa Fe Importers, Inc. umbrella, including Marisa Foods and XLNT Foods Corp. My core competencies include new business development, team building, business planning, and product innovation. I am currently the President of Santa Fe Importers, Inc, Marisa Foods, and XLNT Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of frozen, shelf-stable, and refrigerated foods. I am driven by the mission of providing high-quality, authentic, and convenient products to consumers and retailers across the country. I value diversity, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, and I strive to create a positive and inclusive culture for my team and partners.As the President, I oversee all aspects of the company\'s operations, strategy, and growth. I have successfully expanded the company\'s product portfolio, customer base, and distribution channels, resulting in increased revenue, market share, and profitability. I have also leveraged my databases and ETL certification and advanced Excel skills to optimize the company\'s data management, analysis, and reporting systems, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. I have also initiated and led several projects to improve the company\'s sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation, such as reducing packaging waste, supporting local vendors, and launching new vegan and gluten-free options. I am proud of the achievements and impact that my team and I have made, and I look forward to continuing to serve and delight our customers and stakeholders.
Experience
President
Apr 2000 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
Education
Loyola Marymount University
BS, Accounting
1985 — 1989
APSI Oxford / Bradshaw Academy
APSI for English Literature Teachers at Worcester College in Oxford, England
William & Mary
MA, English Literature
1994 — 1995
Skills
- Team Building
- Retail
- Food Industry
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Development
- Manufacturing
- Haccp
- New Business Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business Planning
- Budgets
- Food
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