Richard Podiak Email Address

Vice President Marketing and Innovation, Frozen Foods

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a transportation company which offers regional, inter-regional and national LTL service.

As a forward thinking and extraordinarily driven professional, I am committed to applying my expertise and experience in strategic marketing, general management, and multifaceted team leadership to create well-defined objectives and a clear focus on people to drive success. CAREER PATH-LINE ► 18+ years of experience in marketing and general management at top tier CPG companies delivering strong results, owning P&Ls, building great teams, and bringing new products to market. ► 7+ years in strategic CPG food marketing roles at the Kellogg Company leading priority portfolios and marketing teams in both brand and innovation with both traditional and digital marketing experience. ► 11+ years of experience at Procter & Gamble (P&G) managing national consumer health care and baby care brands. ► 5+ years of leadership experience as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. Harnessing the power of creativity, I focus on consumer, customer, and corporate goals. Knowing that the right tool can take a concept to the next level, I am always on the lookout for best-in-class strategies and tools to deliver growth and efficiency. My reputation is built on quantifiable results guided by a mix of strategy, creativity, execution, and resourcefulness. I have a knack for leading change, identifying and nurturing talent, inspiring collaboration, and developing synergies across the organization, company, and industry. The skills that define me are: ✔ Synthesizing, simplifying, and communicating complex business scenarios ✔ Matching organizational capabilities with customer opportunities ✔ Integrated Marketing Communications ✔ Product Development & Project Management ✉ dickpodiak@gmail.com, ✆ (269) 719-6720, www.podiak.net