Forward Consumer Partners
Dr. Valerie Oswalt is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in consumer goods and snacks industries. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Kodiak Cakes and Advisory Board Member at Forward Consumer Partners, Dr. Oswalt previously held the position of Executive Vice President and President of Campbell Snacks at Campbell Soup Company, where a $4B portfolio saw significant market share growth. Earlier roles include Chief Executive Officer at Century Snacks, President of North American Confections Business at Mondelēz International, and various leadership positions at Kraft Foods Group. Dr. Oswalt holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from Queens College.
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Forward Consumer Partners
Forward is a private equity firm which invests in branded consumer businesses. We acquire growing, well-positioned consumer companies, and collaborate with inspiring leaders to help brands make progress toward their potential. Our approach is based on the observation that lower-middle market consumer brands can benefit significantly from the resources and capabilities which are often only available to larger companies.