Nick K.

Nick K. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Nick is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Thomas Cuisine, starting in December 2021. Prior to this, they held various positions at Trident Seafoods, including Co-General Manager (Business Unit CFO & VP Category Management) from November 2020 to December 2021, and VP of Finance – North America / Business Unit CFO from January 2019 to November 2020.

Before joining Trident Seafoods, Nick worked at RW Garcia as the VP of Strategy from October 2017 to May 2018. During their tenure, they led corporate planning and strategy, implemented PowerBI, managed procurement negotiations, and delivered the company's first executive scorecard.

Prior to RW Garcia, Nick worked at Amazon as the Head of Global Business Management (Innovations - PVL Consumables) from August 2014 to October 2017. Nick played a key role in establishing the Amazon Wickedly Prime private label business and managed a significant product portfolio. Nick also negotiated agreements with suppliers and led various departments such as FP&A, pricing, market research, sourcing, and logistics.

Before their time at Amazon, Nick worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as the FP&A and Strategy Leader for the Americas from February 2013 to August 2014. Nick successfully managed corporate finance for the Microbiology Division, achieved financial targets, and implemented projects to improve revenue analysis and margin.

Prior to Thermo Fisher Scientific, Nick held a position at Walmart/Sam's Club from May 2010 to February 2013. Nick contributed to the development of a strategic plan, managed financial operations for inbound transportation, and provided executive insights through quarterly SWOT analysis.

Nick's work experience also includes a role at Kimberly-Clark as a Brand Finance and Strategy manager from August 2007 to September 2009. There, they were responsible for strategic planning and P&L management of a major product category, achieving revenue and profit growth for multiple brands.

Nick'searlier career included a role at Conagra Foods as a Finance, Business Development, and Operations leader from December 2002 to August 2007. Nick managed a joint venture licensing agreement, led business unit planning, and contributed to SAP implementation and trade reporting.

Finally, Nick began their career in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a Squad Leader from January 2000 to May 2004.

Nick K. has a diverse educational background. In 2000, they began their undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, majoring in Finance & Banking. Nick successfully completed their Bachelor's degree in 2002. Later, in 2009, Nick pursued their MBA in Marketing & Strategy at The University of Kansas, which they completed in 2010.

Additionally, in 2012, Nick attended the Walmart Leadership Academy, although the information does not specify if they obtained a degree or a field of study from this institution.

In terms of additional certifications, Nick obtained the "Predictive Analytics Essential Training for Executives" certificate from LinkedIn in June 2020.