Sharon Kieffer
Director/Board Member at Beanitos, Inc.
Profile
Sharon is driven by partnering with entrepreneurs to help create the next generation of differentiated, high growth CPG businesses.
She is passionate about creating products that are better for the minds and bodies of consumers and improve the environment in which we all live.
Sharon has worked in consumer products for the last 25+ years as a successful brand builder, innovator, business executive and investor.
She leverages her extensive experience to partner with emerging brands on how to connect with consumers, develop breakthrough innovation, and win in highly competitive categories.
Prior to joining Loft Growth Partners, Sharon held several executive positions at PepsiCo and Kraft Foods where she pioneered and led domestic and global innovation efforts for the iconic brands Starbucks (RTD), Aquafina, Quaker and Philadelphia brand names just to name a few.
Her innovation success led to over $2 billion of new CPG businesses around the world and Sharon was named among the Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer Magazine.
Sharon Kieffer active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Loft Growth Partners
Loft Growth Partners Investment ManagersFinance Loft Growth Partners (Loft Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Andrew Whitman. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-04-30 |
Beanitos, Inc.
Beanitos, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Beanitos, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of bean-based snack food products. Its products include real cheesy, white cheddar, hot chili lime, restaurant style, nacho cheese, original black bean, simply pinto bean, and better cheddar. The company was founded by Douglas Foreman and David B. Foreman in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Sharon Kieffer
Companies | Position | End |
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MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Sales & Marketing | 2009-12-30 |
PEPSICO, INC. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Fort James Corp.
Fort James Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Fort James Corp. makes consumer products including towel, tissue & disposable food and also provides beverage services. The company is located in Deerfield, IL. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Leo Burnett Co., Inc. provides advertising services. It offers planning, creation, and management of advertising campaigns. The firm provides promotions, direct marketing services, multimedia and interactive marketing development. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Sharon Kieffer
University of Wisconsin | Masters Business Admin |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Private companies | 4 |
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Loft Growth Partners
Loft Growth Partners Investment ManagersFinance Loft Growth Partners (Loft Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Andrew Whitman. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Leo Burnett Co., Inc. provides advertising services. It offers planning, creation, and management of advertising campaigns. The firm provides promotions, direct marketing services, multimedia and interactive marketing development. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Fort James Corp.
Fort James Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Fort James Corp. makes consumer products including towel, tissue & disposable food and also provides beverage services. The company is located in Deerfield, IL. | Process Industries |
Beanitos, Inc.
Beanitos, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Beanitos, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of bean-based snack food products. Its products include real cheesy, white cheddar, hot chili lime, restaurant style, nacho cheese, original black bean, simply pinto bean, and better cheddar. The company was founded by Douglas Foreman and David B. Foreman in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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