Kathryn Flouton

Summary

I’m a results-driven empathetic leader with 20+ years of impactful leadership and growth experience in brick and mortar retail, CPG, and direct to consumer / e-commerce. My passion lies in driving product innovation and people/talent development, business optimization to fuel growth and transformation. Key Areas of Expertise: Strategic Leadership and Development: Excels in leading cross-functional teams and fostering data-driven insights to drive business growth across channels. Adept at cultivating strategic partnerships to propel growth-oriented businesses forward. Passionate about empowering and mentoring teams, implementing significant change management and cultivating great talent. Retail and Merchandising: With a deep and versatile knowledge of brick and mortar retail, CPG and DTC, coupled with expertise in strategy, merchandising, and private label product innovation, I offer a unique ability to drive impactful results in all channels. Product Development and Commercialization: A proven track record of developing and launching innovative products across multiple categories. Skilled in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to market, while leveraging consumer insights and data-driven decision-making. Notable Achievements: As Chief Product Officer at NatureBox, I was responsible for spearheading product innovation and optimizing the supply chain, resulting in the successful launch of hundreds of proprietary products and substantial year-over-year revenue growth. In my role as Chief of Food Innovation at Good Eggs, I led change management efforts, established new organizational structures, and developed strategies that drove growth through food innovation, strategic partnerships and enhanced DTC retail merchandising. At Dean & DeLuca, I managed a P&L of $85 million, oversaw merchandising and product development across multiple channels, and played a key role in strategizing brand alignment and transformation efforts. During my tenure at Trader Joe's, I served as Director of Product Development and grew the perishable fresh produce category by over 30% within three years, surpassing $1 billion in revenue. I thrive in fast paced, growth oriented roles, specializing in making an immediate impact by diving into the "messy middle" of teams, resolving complex issues, and driving positive change within organizations. My experience spans a wide range of companies, from startups to established brands, and I have a proven ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments.