Paul Schenfeld Email Address

Chief Financial Officer

Bigelow Tea was founded by Ruth Campbell Bigelow over 70 years ago in 1945. The company continues to be 100% family owned and managed by the Bigelow family with a special blend of pride and enthusiasm. Today the company is one of the nation's leading producers of specialty teas, which includes more than 130 varieties of flavored, traditional, green, organic green, herbal, decaffeinated, and iced teas. One of Bigelow Tea s most well-known products is America s number one specialty tea flavor Constant Comment which is flavored with a delicious blend of oranges and spice.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WITH OPERATIONS AND TURNAROUND EXPERTISE Leader, Change Agent, Strategic Thinker, Team Builder Hands-on operationally focused CFO whose credentials include: • Leading a $25+ million turnaround • Quadrupling sales (approaching $100mm) in a highly competitive snack food category and building the infrastructure to support that growth • A balance of strategic, creative, operational and financial skills • Results and action oriented, “roll-up-the-sleeves” style • Successfully implementing various supply chain initiatives to drive profitability • Ability to be a catalyst for change • Extensive financial reporting, analysis and systems expertise • Family owned, private equity and public company experience • Running Wholesale, Retail, Direct Mail, Catalog and Internet channel businesses • Domestic and International experience • Diverse industry background: CPG/Food, Fine Art Printing, Tabletop/Housewares (Luxury), Advertising/Media services and manufacturing Committed to leading with integrity and building highly motivated teams