Kurt Thorsen

Vice President, Innovation and Business Development

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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Last updated Jun 01, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jul 17, 2022
Email
kt**@georgianut.com
Location
Skokie, IL
Company

Workplace

Knechtel Inc.
Vice President, Innovation and Business Development

Skokie, IL

Industry

Food & Beverages, Management Consulting Services Commercial Physical Research

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

Commercial Vice President

May 2006 — Apr 2009

Vice President Sales and Marketing

Mar 2003 — Feb 2006

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

Vice President of Sales

Jan 1991 — Apr 1999

Regional Sales Manager

Jan 1985 — Jan 1991

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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