Mangrove Performance Group deploys experienced operators across commercial, operations & enterprise functions to drive measurable performance improvement. We are specialists in solving what others can't.
Proven operating executive with 30+ years driving revenue growth, margin expansion and EBITDA performance across both branded and contract manufacturing, scaling businesses over $600M in revenue. Matt combines P&G discipline with 15 years of PE value creation at kdc/one and Formulated Solutions converting strategy into sustained results.
Executive leader with 20+ years driving profitable growth, operational transformation, and commercialization across global beauty and consumer goods in both branded and contract manufacturing. Proven ability to lead multi-site P&L businesses, delivering step-change EBITDA growth, scalable cost optimization, and accelerated speed-to-market across mass and prestige segments.
Entrepreneurial business executive with 30+ years of experience delivering results through high-performing teams across agricultural and personal care markets. Scaled multiple businesses exceeding $200M across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, while driving portfolio transformation, market share expansion, and P&L performance in complex, multicultural environments. Known for servant and inclusive leadership with expertise in go-to-market strategy, channel distribution, and portfolio premiumization.
Transformational CPG and Beauty operating executive with deep expertise driving operational excellence, margin expansion, and world-class quality and service performance across contract, private label, and branded businesses. Proven multi-site P&L leader aligning commercial strategy, operational execution, and cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-wide performance. Extensive background in lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
Pharmaceutical executive with 30 years of expertise in business development. As EVP at PL Developments, he doubled revenue expanding the company's consumer healthcare portfolio. At Perrigo he tripled the OTC drug business by driving consumer relevant innovation. He is a prolific deal maker, successfully negotiating over 200 agreements over his career, backed by 8 years of corporate legal experience.
Nationally recognized regulatory attorney and the founder and CEO of Equity Wellness Co, advising FDA- regulated consumer product companies on U.S. and global compliance, claims, and market access. She contributed to the development of MoCRA, has testified before Congress and the FDA, and is a trusted industry expert regularly featured in major media and consulted on regulatory developments across the beauty and wellness sector.
Senior regulatory and legal executive with 30 years of experience leading global regulatory affairs, compliance, and risk management for cosmetics, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, and consumer products. He has extensive expertise in U.S., EU, and international regulatory frameworks, MoCRA compliance, product claims substantiation, labeling compliance, and market entry strategy. He is a proven leader in enterprise consumer product compliance systems, PLM implementations, and cross‑functional governance supporting global product launches.
Founder of BeautyEdge LLC and Co-Founder of Evolusion LLC, with 20+ years driving product innovation, brand strategy, and integrated marketing across the beauty and wellness industries. Partners with global enterprises and emerging brands to translate consumer insight, R&D, and technology into commercially successful launches from concept through shelf. A triple-state licensed cosmetologist and esthetician, industry educator, trade publication contributor, and FLSCC Chair of Social Media & Community Development — recognized for blending technical expertise, creativity, and market strategy to drive growth.
Seasoned Project Management Professional with 30+ years experience leading end-to-end product development and commercialization. Allison has a diverse background across medical device and pharmaceutical business, with expertise spanning product development, quality assurance, and business development. She combines strong cross-functional knowledge with exceptional communication skills to successfully drive projects from concept through market launch.
CEO, operator, and board leader with a track record of driving turnarounds, scaling performance, and delivering measurable results across contract manufacturing and consumer goods. She brings end-to-end leadership across commercial, operations, and supply chain, with deep expertise in lean systems, team building, and disciplined execution. As founder of Propel Progress Consulting and an active board member, she partners with leadership teams to translate strategy into sustained EBITDA impact.
Regulatory attorney and compliance executive with 20+ years of experience leading global regulatory strategy and government affairs across the beauty, fragrance, and consumer goods industries. Founder of Gallagher Beauty Compliance Strategies, where he advises emerging and growth-stage brands on product compliance, cross-border market entry, and regulatory risk. He previously held senior leadership roles at Interparfums, Bath & Body Works, and Victoria’s Secret Beauty, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Independent Beauty Association.
Founder and CEO of The Darl, a digital marketing innovator and brand strategy expert known for helping brands cut through noise and scale with precision. She specializes in building data-driven marketing systems that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and measurable growth. Lara is also the host of the Coffee N°5 podcast, where she shares insights on marketing, entrepreneurship, and brand building with industry leaders.
Pharmaceutical executive with 30+ years experience leading innovation, drug product development, CMC strategy & submissions, technical operations, and commercialization across IND, NDA, ANDA, and 505(b)(2) programs. Proven leader in QbD, bioavailability enhancement, process validation, controls and IP strategy, digital transformation, and CDMO governance, with a consistent track record of right-first-time com tion. Deep expertise in regulatory engagement, and lifecycle management across complex global portfolios.
Kate Dymedenko, CPA, CTC, is the founder of Growise CPAs, providing mid-market businesses with senior-level financial and tax leadership without the overhead of a full-time CFO. She partners closely with founders and operators to strengthen financial visibility, optimize tax strategy, and implement the forward-looking planning required to scale profitably and sustainably. Kate combines technical accounting expertise with practical business advisory experience, helping companies improve decision-making, cash flow discipline, and long-term enterprise value.
Growth-focused executive with 20+ years scaling beauty, skincare, and wellness brands from emerging concepts to national platforms, including Pacifica Beauty, Pattern Beauty, and DERMA E. He has served as CEO and CGO, driving multi-million dollar revenue growth through disciplined commercialization, retail strategy, and brand positioning across Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Whole Foods Market, and Costco. He brings an end-to-end operating lens across product, manufacturing, and digital, translating consumer insight into scalable, margin-accretive growth.
Global supply chain and operations executive with 30+ years experience transforming supply chain organizations into strategic, innovation-driven platforms that improve profitability, scalability, and operational performance. He has led complex end-to-end supply chain initiatives across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, with deep expertise spanning consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, internet, video, and cellular technologies. Brendan also brings significant experience partnering with private equity firms in both growth and turnaround environments, helping organizations strengthen operational efficiency and enhance enterprise value.
Lisa Gandolfi, PhD brings over 20 years of experience spanning R&D, marketing, and executive leadership at Johnson & Johnson, Clariant, and Inolex. She's led corporate strategy, developed innovative ingredients, reimagined brand identities, and built marketing functions from the ground up. What drives her is the space where logic meets emotion — where data, intuition, and expertise all have a seat at the table.
Rebecca Ledingham, MSc, CISSP is a cybersecurity executive with 30+ years across law enforcement and the private sector, including Global Vice President at Mastercard, where she built and deployed cyber threat intelligence and security product capabilities. She previously served with INTERPOL and the UK National Crime Agency, leading international cyber investigations targeting large-scale fraud and advanced threat actors. She is known for identifying global adversaries, leading cross-border teams, and building Al-enabled cybersecurity programs that strengthen enterprise resilience.
CGMP compliance and validation executive with nearly two decades of consulting experience supporting pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing environments. Prior to consulting, Matt held operational and quality leadership roles with Pfizer Global Manufacturing, Biospecifics Technologies, and Organogenesis. Matt is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Quality Auditor, holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from SUNY, and is an 8-year U.S. Navy veteran with active involvement in ISPE and IACP.
Commercial executive with 20+ years experience driving growth across beauty and personal care CDMOs. Former Co-Founder and President of Sales at KO-PACK and commercial leader at Arizona Natural Resources (now Cohere Beauty), where he expanded strategic accounts including Tom's of Maine and Suavecito. Founder of Health & Beauty Partners, specializing in commercial strategy, pipeline development, and stage-gate processes that accelerate growth and speed to market.
Founder of Amble & Co. and a strategic operator with 25+ years of leadership experience spanning beauty, medtech, and CPG. An applied AI strategist, Nick helps organizations separate meaningful enterprise transformation from AI noise, identifying where artificial intelligence sharpens decision-making, accelerates execution, and creates scalable competitive advantage. Nick specializes in helping leadership teams build AI-enabled operating models that integrate strategy, workflow, data, and execution so companies run with an AI-powered brain, not disconnected AI tools.
Jason Ahleman, CPP, brings 25+ years of packaging leadership experience spanning multinational organizations, diverse product categories, and a broad range of packaging materials and manufacturing technologies. Known for bridging technical excellence with commercial objectives, he helps organizations develop practical, consumer-focused packaging solutions that improve performance, reduce complexity, and accelerate speed to market.
Operational leader with 35+ years of experience driving performance, reliability, and disciplined execution across complex manufacturing environments. Specializes in operational excellence and the design, implementation, and auditing of ISO-aligned management systems that strengthen organizational capability, improve process consistency, and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, environmental performance, and long-term operational results.
Kate Zemek, PhD, connects scientific innovation to commercial success across dietary supplements, functional wellness, and pet health; translating emerging science into commercially viable products by integrating scientific strategy, formulation, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercialization. Her experience spans more than 1,000 SKUs across human and pet health, and she is known for helping organizations reduce technical risk and cost of goods while accelerating innovation and speed to market.
Lauren Brown, DABT, is a board-certified toxicologist and founder of Applied Risk & Toxicology, LLC. She advises beauty and personal care brands on product safety, toxicological risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, including MoCRA and Prop 65. Drawing on experience advising the EPA, FDA, and ATSDR, Lauren helps companies confidently commercialize innovative products using modern, science-based safety assessment methods.
Fractional technology executive for small to mid-sized organizations that need embedded CIO or CTO-level leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. He has led technology strategy, IT governance, cybersecurity programs, and AI adoption across manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Bob sits at the leadership table, drives decisions, and is accountable for outcomes.
Pipeline discipline, Sandler sales technique, CRM implementation, KPI's and leading indicators, sales management process deployment, pricing and margin discipline and voice of the customer assessments. We build focused and successful commercial engines
Innovation roadmaps that accelerate revenue, scalable innovation engines that create repeatable success in market, voice of the consumer and AI-enabled concept and product development tools
Brand positioning, SEO/GEO, PPC, concept development, PR strategies to drive engagement
S&OP/SIOP process implementation, production wheel and mix management, inventory discipline and cash conversion cycle management, lean operations and continuous improvement, 5S implementation
Strategic CDMO and supplier selection, amazon channel execution, retail service, security, contractual support, S&OP and inventory management processes and ERP deployment
FDA and EPA regulatory compliance, claims management, labeling laws, registration, audit support
Robust budgeting and forecast processes, board-ready financial narratives, long-range planning processes, exit strategy development
Due diligence support, revenue quality assessment and outlook, industry and competitive intelligence, synergy realization, integration planning and execution discipline
We don't just build strategies, we execute them. KPI deployment, accountability metrics and reporting processes, multifunctional review and integration
Strategic sourcing, purchases training and development, negotiations support, cost reduction programs, contract development, supplier consolidation and performance systems, purchases integration multifunctionally
AI-enabled project management that provides real-time visibility with cloud-based tools, stage gate processes to mitigate risk, enhanced functional accountability and complete project lifecycle management
Cybersecurity governance and roadmaps, vulnerability assessments and solutions, strengthen incident preparedness, response and recovery; implement role-based controls, align security investment to risk and exposure
AI strategy and implementation roadmaps, regulatory and quality workflow acceleration, supply chain and procurement analytics, AI governance and organizational readiness, executive education and adoption planning
Package design and engineering, material selection and specifications, compatibility testing protocols, dielines and artwork coordination, filling qualification, sustainability and value engineering, shipper and pallet optimization
We are a performance-focused advisory group, not a consultancy. Our operators have led the functions they now improve. We embed within your organization, align teams, & drive execution. We do not deliver recommendations from the sidelines. We build the systems, discipline & accountability required to deliver results.
We provide experienced operators, product development pathways, & commercial guidance to accelerate growth. From innovation to go-to-market, we bring VP & C-suite talent to turn opportunity into execution.
We connect the functions & the people that matter. Commercial, operations, marketing & finance operate as one system, driving faster decisions & better outcomes.
We deploy operators who implement the processes, systems, & KPIs required to drive world-class performance. Whether one site or many, we create disciplined, scalable operations.
We provide leadership that converts growth into margin & margin into enterprise value. Our focus is not short-term improvement, but sustained, repeatable performance.
Mangrove deploys experienced operators — not advisors — into your business to align teams and execute. Let's talk about where you need to go.
