Forward Consumer Partners
Stephen Schwanhausser currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at Forward Consumer Partners since November 2023. With nearly two decades of experience at Heidrick & Struggles, Stephen holds the position of Global Managing Partner overseeing the Consumer, Private Equity, and Venture Capital Practices, leading efforts in recruiting Board Directors, Chief Executive Officers, and Commercial Officers while addressing the human capital agenda of organizations. Prior roles at Heidrick & Struggles include Partner, Principal, Associate Principal, Senior Associate, and Associate. Earlier in the career at Kraft Foods from 2003 to 2005, various Sales and Trade Marketing roles were undertaken. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, English, and Religion (minor) from Bucknell University.
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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.