Rick Contino

ADVISOR

CEO President ∙ Consumer products ∙ Marketing strategy/process, turnarounds & divestitures

fcontino@sandhillconsultinggroup.com

Frederic (Rick) Contino is a highly successful CEO/President and senior executive with broad experience in consumer products. He has lead key turnarounds at several well known firms, including Midwest-CBK Div of Blyth, Playcore (AMEX), Newell Divisions-Anchor Hocking Plastics,Plastics Inc., Anchor Hocking Glass, Mirro Cookware, Hamilton Beach and International Silver. Rick has a diverse background in public and private company environments including broad based responsibilities, demonstrable achievement in successful corporate equity transactions, restructuring and turnarounds, and complete operating responsibility for companies in a variety of industries and channels of trade.

Areas of expertise include strategy and business plan development, communication skills, leadership, staff motivation and significant experience dealing with major domestic and international customers. Excellent understanding and knowledge of consumer products, value chains, financial statements and equity markets.

CAPABILITIES

Business Development

Sandhill’s team specializes in helping companies unlock GROWTH.

Talent & Organization

Effective management of human capital is a critical factor in your company’s growth strategy.

Transformation Expertise

Extensive knowledge and experience in helping our clients build and execute platforms that streamline and simplify processes.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Preparing to Sell

The Sandhill team has the tools you need to prepare for a transition, either UP or OUT.