Justin Steinbach

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates24 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of global foodservice management experience.
Tripled business revenue at Barilla Group in 8 years.
Led successful global partnerships with major brands.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the FMCG sector with extensive experience in global business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic VisionProfit & Loss ManagementBoard GovernanceStrategic LeadershipGlobal ManagementDiversity & InclusionInternational BusinessStrategic Partnerships

Other Skills

Passionate about WorkCross-functional Team LeadershipGeneral ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDiversityCultural DiversityDiversity ChampionEquality & DiversityCompensation & BenefitsGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipTactical PlanningBudgetingContract NegotiationsMarketing StrategyInnovation Development

About

With over 20 years of experience in managing global foodservice for Barilla Group and Danone, I am now the Chief Executive Officer - Out of Home at IFFCO Group, one of the largest and most diversified FMCG companies in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. We have 80+ brands reaching consumers & customers in over 100 countries with 95 operations in 50 countries supported by around 15,000 team members. As a customer and team-centric leader, I love to win, grow people, and innovate with a growth mindset. I promote an inclusive culture and a passion for transparency, openness, and growth. I also serve on various boards in FMCG & other industries. My mission is to leverage my global vision and experience in the food industry to create value for customers, shareholders, and stakeholders.

Experience

24 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Iffco group

Chief Executive Officer - Out of Home

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Profit & Loss ManagementStrategic VisionPassionate about WorkCross-functional Team LeadershipGeneral Management

North american stamping group

Board Of Directors - Family Board Observer

May 2017 – Present · 9 yrs · Greater Nashville Area, TN

Family board observer member of a leading North American tier 2 automobile stamping organisation that has a strong culture and commitment to its people. A leader in developing innovative technologies and a "quality first approach" while excelling in operational excellence.

Board GovernanceStrategic Leadership

Barilla group

2 roles

Board Member - Diversity and Inclusion

Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs

Diversity & InclusionDiversityCultural DiversityDiversity ChampionStrategic LeadershipEquality & Diversity

Global Vice-President, Foodservice

Nov 2014 – Jul 2023 · 8 yrs 8 mos

manage global Foodservice for Barilla Group
121 markets worldwide, 70 distributors, & direct distribution in 50 countries.
business 550M Euros and 238 team mates - tripled the business from 175M in 8 years.
focus on development, implementation and execution of long term strategic growth plan while delivering profitable short, medium, and long term results.

Global ManagementStrategic Leadership

Danone

2 roles

Global Director of Sales Development, Marketing, and QSR

Promoted

Oct 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo

LEAD the development of global Foodservice strategy & business across Danone Professional Dairy and Evian Waters division.
Doubled the business in 3 years from 450 Million to 950 Million €.
Started Global Happy Meal partnership with McDonald’s then expanded to 35 markets worldwide.
Owned global partnerships worldwide with Starbuck’s, McDonald’s, Subway and many other large customers.

International BusinessGlobal ManagementStrategic PartnershipsStrategic Leadership

National Account Sales Manager

Dec 2009 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

Lead Team of 10, busieness of 45M and lead double digit growth for the business.

Strategic PartnershipsStrategic Leadership

Sofina foods inc.

Director of National Accounts

Aug 2007 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Managed a team of 12, P&L 180M plus developed major national corporate accounts in Canada while forming division & account strategies across all functions to support customer and channel growth.

Strategic Partnerships

Diageo

Strategic Account Manager

Jun 2003 – Jul 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Managed major national corporate accounts, team of 3 and P&L of 35 M CAD while developing strategic sales plans and trade marketing initiatives to enhance sales and brand activation in the on-premise segment.

Strategic Partnerships

Amsterdam tijgers professional hockey team

Hockey Player

Sep 2001 – Apr 2003 · 1 yr 7 mos

> Captain of Dutch Super League team, consisting of pro players from various countries
> Voted M.V.P. by fans – 2002
> Top Scorer – 2002
> Selected to play in All Star game 2002 & 2003

Strategic Partnerships