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Mesh Gelman

Mesh Gelman


Professional Summary



Professional Overview
Mesh Gelman is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in the coffee and retail industries. As the Founder and CEO of The Cumulus Coffee Company, he brings a strategic vision and innovative approach to building successful, customer-centric businesses.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Founder and CEO of The Cumulus Coffee Company since November 2022, Mesh is responsible for leading the company's overall strategy, operations, and expansion efforts. Under his guidance, The Cumulus Coffee Company is poised to disrupt the specialty coffee market by offering a unique blend of high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and sustainable business practices.

Career Progression
Prior to founding The Cumulus Coffee Company, Mesh held several senior leadership roles at Starbucks, including Senior Vice President of the Siren Ideas division and Senior Vice President of Retail Lobby, Merchandise, and Brand Partnerships. In these positions, he was instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, enhancing the customer experience, and strengthening the Starbucks brand globally.

Mesh also co-founded Extreme Linen, a successful linen supply company, and founded Extreme REP, a retail consulting firm, where he honed his entrepreneurial skills and gained valuable industry insights.

Academic Background
Mesh holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from a leading university, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise
  • Strategic business development and planning

  • Retail operations and customer experience management

  • Brand positioning and marketing strategy

  • Sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship

  • Entrepreneurship and start-up leadership


Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Mesh has consistently demonstrated his ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in the success of the organizations he has been a part of, and he is widely recognized as a respected industry thought leader.

Conclusion
With his proven track record of success, deep industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Mesh Gelman is positioned to lead The Cumulus Coffee Company to new heights and redefine the standards of the specialty coffee industry.