Neil has built a 25 year track record of driving transformational growth within food and beverages, both in both small entrepreneurial ventures and mass marketed brands.  Expert in defining visions and strategies based on insight and analytics and leading diverse teams to effect change. A strong general management perspective that comes from leadership experiences in Finance, Marketing, Strategy and from leading teams in the US and Internationally.

Currently, Neil is advisor and/or Board member to companies within the natural and organic food space including Vital Farms (leader in pasture raised eggs) and Vermont Smoke and Cure (leading brand of natural meat sticks).   Prior to this, Neil was responsible for building the marketing function and mission at Applegate, driving a greater than 5X valuation increase in 4 years on the shoulders of brand building and distribution advances. Before Applegate, Neil held several leadership positions at Kraft Foods, including his last one driving unprecedented growth as VP and General Manager of a $2.3B refreshment beverage portfolio.