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Laurence Knight, the principal and founder of Fletcher Knight, is a marketing innovation expert with a wealth
of knowledge on how to innovate across multiple categories. Laurence has 17 years of strategic innovation
experience both on the client side and consulting side in foods, personal care, health care, retail, technology,
media, apparel and education. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Laurence has held leadership positions at
Unilever and Boston Consulting Group. |
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Carol Davies is a strategic consumer marketer with expertise transforming "aha" consumer insights into visionary
and innovative business-building ideas. Over the past 20 years, she has applied her consumer-centric approach in
the US, Europe, South America and Asia, with across diverse categories, with deep experience in consumer goods
and retail. A graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, Carol has held senior marketing management
positions at Procter & Gamble, Bath & Body Works, The Lancaster Group and Kane Bortree & Associates. |
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Sarah Knight is an expert in ideas. Whether uncovering fresh consumer insights or facilitating ideation and
strategy workshops, she challenges the boundaries of ‘what’s possible’. Sarah’s ideation leadership skills have
been applied across a diverse range of industries, from cosmetics to cereal, diagnostic devices to bourbon. Since
beginning her 17 year innovation career at Unilever, Sarah has held senior marketing positions on both the client
and agency side. Her most recent role as Director of Skin Care Innovation for Unilever included responsibilities for
Global Dove Innovation. |
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Margaret Kime is a brand-building expert with 13 years of marketing and innovation experience in categories such
as food, beverage, confections and personal care. Her expertise lies in identifying strategic brand opportunities
that lead to inspiring consumer-centric visions for growth. Margaret held several marketing leadership positions at
Nestlé and McCormick & Company. She earned her MBA at the Colgate Darden School of Business at the University
of Virginia. |
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Dan-Xia Bossard is a brand enthusiast and cultural explorer, with a knack for cross border marketing. Her ability to
view problems through many cultural lenses helps her identify new market opportunities and develop imaginative
marketing solutions. Dan-Xia has experience in the personal care, food, health, retail, luxury and finance
categories. A graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, she has held senior marketing positions at Kiehl’s
and L’Oreal, both in Asia and the US. |
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Carolyn Barlow is a strategic thought leader with over 20 years’ experience. She has spearheaded growth plans
and long term strategies for hallmark brands from Jell-O and Altoids to billion dollar businesses. Carolyn combines
strong business acumen with a passion for digging deeper to understand the consumer and the market. She held
leadership positions at Kraft Foods. Her consulting experience includes research, innovation and strategic plans in
food, beauty and health services. |
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Michael Harman is an International Management Expert, with 16 years’ experience in Strategy, Finance,
Operations, and Supply Chain Management. Michael's expertise has centered on leveraging technology in new
product development and operational efficiencies. He graduated from Duke Engineering and began his career in
the US Marine Corps. Michael holds an MBA from Georgetown University and an MSE from Stanford University,
and held internationally assignments with Boston Consulting Group, Honda, and Daimler. |
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Nancy Nessel, an integrated brand communications expert, manages the marketing and business development
of Fletcher Knight. With 15 years post-MBA direct to consumer marketing experience, Nancy has held leadership
positions for some of the world’s largest brands including Philips, Norelco and Altria where she’s honed her ability
to design and implement complex marketing programs. She has also consulted on marketing strategy for agency
clients including Digitas and Ryan Direct. Nancy holds an MBA in marketing from The College of William & Mary. |
