President, Consumer Division with a Global CPG Co. – Cincinnati, OH

Position Overview

JRG Partners has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a transformative President of the Consumer Division for a global, multi-billion-dollar Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) leader. This career‐defining opportunity puts you in command of a flagship division with full P&L ownership and strategic autonomy. You will inspire and lead a large, multi‐disciplinary organization spanning marketing, sales, R&D, and operations while driving innovation, sustainable growth, and profitability on a global scale. Location: Cincinnati, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Strategic Vision & Execution – Develop and execute a long-term strategic plan aligned with the global corporate vision, identifying new growth opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Responsibilities: P&L and Financial Leadership – Assume full accountability for the division’s financial performance, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Responsibilities: Brand Stewardship & Innovation – Manage the entire brand portfolio and lead the new product development pipeline to ensure market relevance and sustained growth.
• Responsibilities: Commercial & Go-to-Market Excellence – Design and execute integrated go-to-market strategies across traditional retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Responsibilities: Operational Excellence & Supply Chain Integration – Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing to optimize operations and maintain a competitive edge.
• Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Organizational Culture – Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing leadership team while fostering an inclusive and accountable culture.
• Responsibilities: Market Intelligence & Consumer Centricity – Leverage market research and data analytics to stay ahead of consumer trends and inform strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: A minimum of 20 years of progressive leadership experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
• Experience Required: At least 5-7 years in a General Manager, Division President, or equivalent role with full P&L responsibility for a business unit exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue.
• Requirements: Proven track record of delivering consistent top- and bottom-line growth, with deep expertise in brand marketing, sales, and product innovation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA from a top-tier institution is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Visionary and strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate trends and translate complex strategies into actionable plans.
• Qualifications: Results-driven operator with robust financial acumen and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Qualifications: Inspirational leader with proven experience in building, leading, and motivating large, diverse teams.
• Qualifications: Collaborative influencer adept at navigating matrixed organizations and building cross-functional consensus.
• Qualifications: High integrity with unquestionable ethics, leading by example and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Highly competitive base salary, a significant annual performance-based bonus, and a substantial long-term incentive plan (e.g., stock options, restricted stock units).
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with minimal employee contributions; executive wellness programs and health stipends.
• Benefits: Robust 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, profit-sharing components, and access to personalized executive financial and estate planning services.
• Benefits: Comprehensive, white-glove relocation package to the Cincinnati, OH area for the successful candidate and their family.
• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, company-paid holidays, and initiatives supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefits: Opportunities for continued executive education, leadership coaching, and potential for board-level involvement in industry organizations.
• Benefits: Additional perquisites including vehicle allowance, club memberships, and other executive-level incentives.