Michael Wellner
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Passionate, innovative, and results-oriented senior brand marketing professional with MBA and extensive Consumer Packaged Goods experience in Fortune 500 as well as entrepreneurial start-ups. Strong track record of delivering goals for high growth brands, reinventing mature businesses, and creating new brand platforms.
Developed/launched over $300,000,000 of new products during 15+ year career. Six innovations sold $29,000,000 year 1; for comparison, only 12% of new CPG product lines sell even $20,000,000 year 1. Four innovations earned national recognition, attracting attention of consumers, industry, and media. LinkedIn profile includes images of examples such as Orville Redenbacher's Pop Up Bowl, Jimmy Dean Breakfast Skillets & Bowls, and Classico It's Pasta Anytime, along with TV commercials, earned media, and awards.
After a recent downsizing, I am looking for a new career opportunity.
Beyond career, personal interests include spending time with family, current events, and international travel.