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Category: Core Team

Ed Knudholdt

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Our Team Edward Knudholt is a technology leader with over 40 years of experience developing and delivering IT solutions across industries such as Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, and the public sector. With a foundation in software development ranging from low level languages through modern AI generated platforms, Ed has moved into senior technical […]

Paul Stuut

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Our Team Paul is a highly experienced logistics and supply chain professional with 24 years of expertise, primarily within the CPG industry. His career has centered around leading key business processes at Kellogg Company, including ERP implementations for Transportation and Warehousing, as well as orchestrating ERP integration during mergers and acquisitions. He has also developed […]

Candy Stuut

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Our Team Candy Stuut is a seasoned supply chain leader with over 30 years of experience at Kellogg Company, specializing in Order to Cash, logistics, inventory management, and ERP strategy. Throughout her career, she has driven operational excellence by aligning strategic business objectives with innovative technology and process improvements, making her a key contributor to […]

JR Cahill

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Our Team JR Cahill is a seasoned technology and data leader with deep experience in enterprise architecture, analytics modernization, and platform strategy. At Kirkland & Ellis, he aligned IT investments with firm priorities, developed business capability models, and drived the expansion of ServiceNow across the organization. Known for translating complex architectures into actionable business outcomes, […]

Mary Pitzer

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Our Team Mary Pitzer is a seasoned software marketing, consulting, and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping technology companies grow and scale. Her career spans start-ups, enterprise application software, and SaaS organizations, where she has led initiatives across marketing strategy, go-to-market execution, consulting services, pre-sales leadership, and operational management. Most recently, […]

Susan Stults

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Our Team With over 35 years of IT and business leadership experience, Susan has held executive roles such as CIO and Executive Director at globally recognized companies, including Kellogg Company, Owens Corning, AM General, MPI Research, and Johnson Outdoors, an S.C. Johnson company. She is known for transforming IT departments, enhancing capabilities, and delivering high-quality […]

Dave Jones

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Our Team Dave Jones brings over four decades of expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, with a notable tenure as Sales Vice President at Kellogg’s where he spearheaded Industry Initiatives and Customer Collaboration for Kellogg USA. In this role, he was instrumental in aligning customer priorities with Kellogg’s strategic goals across various trade channels. […]

Chad Schumacher

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Our Team As a seasoned analytics executive with over 20 years of experience driving business growth and innovation, Chad Schumacher has built a reputation for fostering strategic partnerships and spearheading innovative analytics solutions. His leadership in the Consumer Goods and Manufacturing sectors at SAS centered on driving business value through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving. […]

Larry Layden

Larry Layden

Our Team Larry Layden brings more than 30 years of leadership in operations, supply chain management, and customer success, with nearly three decades dedicated to client and customer engagement. His career spans leadership roles in operations, Big 4 consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures where he helped pioneer industry-defining innovations. Larry was a founding leader in Demand […]