MATHIAS COHEN

Advising companies on US Go-To-Market strategies and operations.
Factional Executive (CEO, COO, CMO)
Most recently - For the largest European frozen food brand (€2B): developed comprehensive US go-to-market strategy and restructured international and export operations

Mentor of emerging CPG brands

Professor at NYU teaching students about Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Founded and led Kidfresh: a nationally recognized CPG brand, #1 in the healthy frozen kid’s food category, achieving tens of millions in sales and consistent profitability across a nationwide distribution network
· Developed a transformative brand strategy that disrupted the frozen children's meal market, identifying and addressing critical unmet consumer needs for healthier, convenient kids’ foods
· Secured over $30M in institutional funding through strategic investor relationships, validating the company's robust business and growth models
· Scaled distribution to 11,000+ retail locations, including major national retailers like Target, Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Wegmans
· Built a comprehensive organizational infrastructure from the ground up, personally leading talent acquisition, building a high-performance leadership team and managing critical business functions including:
o Brand marketing and digital/social media strategies
o Sales and distribution strategies
o Supply chain and co-manufacturing operations
o Supply Corporate governance, legal, intellectual property
· Garnered extensive media recognition, establishing brand credibility through frequent features in US and foreign television, podcasts, and press outlets including CBS News, New York Times, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, etc.
Check-us out at www.kidfresh.com

As a Management Consultant specializing in strategic organizational transformation, I have successfully led complex initiatives for Fortune 500 clients such as Visa and Genentech.
I designed and executed organizational change and restructuring projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes, and delivering impactful results for clients.

Within the Stromberg Consulting unit of the Omnicom Group
Strategic operations leader driving the organizational transformation of this strategy consulting firm.
· Led a comprehensive operational turnaround that positioned the firm for successful acquisition and integration into the Omnicom Group
· Restructured end-to-end business operations, efficiently managing critical functions including:
o Financial strategy and reporting
o Human resources, talent acquisition and management
o Project staffing and resource allocation
o Information technology infrastructure
· Drove operational excellence by implementing rigorous quality control processes, ensuring consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of high-stakes client engagements
· Spearheaded strategic west coast expansion, launching and scaling the California consulting practice, building a distinguished client portfolio such as Visa, Genentech, Levi Strauss & Co, Disney, Universal Studios

Pioneering Technology Innovation in Apparel Size & Fit Solutions
· Drove the development of a cutting-edge size and fit technology platform, transforming how consumers and retailers approached the apparel business
· Engineered breakthrough technological capabilities, including:
o Proprietary body measurement-extraction software with advanced 3D body scanning technology
o Consumer web site revolutionizing the apparel shopping experience
· Conceived and built innovative consumer scanning kiosks, securing pioneering placement at Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store and identifying strategic locations in retail stores and public spaces
· Led all key functional areas including Finance, Fund raising, Operations, Digital and Infrastructure

Business Transformation and Technology Integration
· Spearheaded strategic transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, driving complex organizational change across multiple industries through comprehensive business integration initiatives
· Pioneered eCommerce transformation strategies, including:
o Restructured global electronics client's organizational framework to maximize capabilities from eCommerce and SAP implementations
o Conducted due diligence and opportunity assessments for emerging Internet companies at Accenture's strategic ventures organization
· Led ERP and Organizational Change programs:
o Managed large-scale business reengineering programs across diverse sectors, including Electronics, High Tech, and Airlines
o Led a landmark two-year global SAP implementation recognized as the most successful project in the company's history, establishing a global implementation model
· Strategic Outsourcing and Capability Optimization:
o Directed critical outsourcing initiatives for key business processes in Fortune 500 enterprises

For the leading European apparel franchiser, Managed the financials and operations of five company retail stores, with revenues of over $ 3 million and more than 20 employees.
Rolled out a new IBM POS system in all company stores nationwide