Since 2018, Kurt Thorsen has been working in Knechtel Inc situated 116, 116. Kurt is an experienced Vice President, Innovation and Business Development with over 37 years of work experience. According to Kurt's CV and work profile, this professional has worked at more than nine companies with diverse backgrounds and got different skills. Kurt attended school at the Portland State University from 1980 to 1982. Kurt can be found in Skokie, Illinois – where the professional currently lives. You can search for Kurt's email address and number. We can also provide you with additional contact information upon request.
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Curt Thorsen
Last updated Jun 01, 2024
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Vice President, Innovation and Business Development
Skokie, IL
Industry
Food & Beverages, Management Consulting Services Commercial Physical Research
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Work History
Vice President, Innovation and Business Development
7341 Hamlin Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
from Dec 2018
Vice President Sales
1 Sconza Candy Ln, Oakdale, CA 95361
Accepted senior leadership opportunity within this confectionery manufacturing organization to direct all sales activities while overseeing the strategic planning and execution activities fo...
Apr 2018 — Dec 2018
Vice President, Business Development à   Dietary Supplement Division
7500 north Linder Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
As an Executive Team Member, transitioned into new division within $139+ million confections and snack manufacturer to architect a new delivery system with products and customer delivery str...
Jan 2010 — Apr 2018
Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Georgia Nut Company
7500 north Linder Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Thorsen will lead all aspects of positioning Georgia Nut as a premier manufacturer of confectionery products and inclusions. The company serves many markets, including distribution, retail, ...
Oct 2010 — 2015
Vice President
Led sales department operations with responsibility for 20+ sales and marketing professionals. Surpassed quotas to achieve precedent-setting, double-digit profit growth. ★ Strengthened sales...
1999 — 2003
Education
Occupations
Executive
Vice President
Chief Executive
Skills
New Business Development
Continuous Improvement
Product Development
Management
Mergers
Confectionery
Project Planning
Food Industry
Food
Ingredients
Food Processing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Manufacturing
P&L Management
Forecasting
Strategy
Sales Management
Marketing
Pricing
Leadership
B2B
Process Improvement
Sales
International Sales
Selling
Retail
Key Account Development
Flavors
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Supply Chain
Customer Satisfaction
Consumer Products
Food Safety
Dairy
Strategic Communications
Communication Skills
Food Technology
Haccp
National Accounts
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Pricing Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Food and Beverage
Bakery
Product Innovation
Innovation Management
Nutraceuticals
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