Mike Ferry
Director/Board Member chez New Milani Group LLC
Profil
Mike joined Gryphon in 2020 as an Operating Partner for Gryphon’s Consumer Team.
He has over 25 years of experience building brands and delivering profitable growth across numerous consumer packaged goods companies.
At Gryphon, Mike works closely with the senior management of portfolio companies to aid in delivering strong sales and profitability performance utilizing commercial and operational levers.
In addition, Mike is a member of Gryphon’s investment review committee and works closely with the consumer deal team to identify, evaluate, and execute investments.
Prior to Gryphon, Mike’s experience included:
CAVU Venture Partners – As CAVU’s first Operating Partner, Mike worked closely with the senior leadership team of Vital Proteins to set their multiyear strategy.
In addition, Mike served as a coach to multiple CEOs within the portfolio.
WhiteWave Foods – As President of Horizon Organic, North America’s largest organic food business, Mike more than doubled revenue while improving profitability.
He was a long-standing member of the senior leadership team.
WhiteWave was acquired by Danone in 2017.
Abbott Nutrition – As VP and GM of Abbott’s Healthy Living franchise, Mike drove profitable growth by strengthening go-to-market strategy along with acquiring and integrating multiple brands and businesses.
Campbell Soup – As VP for Campbell’s red & white condensed soup business, Mike led the turnaround of a multi-decade decline by improving brand relevance by upgrading product and packaging quality while strengthening marketing.
Segway LLC – VP of Marketing.
Procter & Gamble – Brand Manager across a range of businesses in the Paper Sector.
Society Bank (now KeyBank) – Corporate Banking Officer.
Education & Professional Affiliations:
M.B.A, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
B.S., Business Administration-Finance, Miami University
Postes actifs de Mike Ferry
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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Gryphon Investors, LLC
 Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2020 |
New Milani Group LLC
 New Milani Group LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables New Milani Group LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics and beauty care products. It offers face, lips, eyes and nail care products. Its products include foundation, blush, powder, liquid lipstick, Lip gloss, palettes, brow, eyeliner, face brushes and nail paints. The company is headquartered in Vernon, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
ROC Opco LLC
 ROC Opco LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables ROC Opco LLC is a skincare company that offers products backed by science and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and over time. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's skincare line includes facial cleansers that optimize daily skincare routines for glowing skin. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Goodier Cosmetics LLC
 Goodier Cosmetics LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Goodier Cosmetics LLC manufactures and markets cosmetics, makeup and skincare products. It also offers product development, packaging, and product testing services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
Revision Skin Care, Inc.
 Revision Skin Care, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Revision Skin Care, Inc. provides skin care solutions. Its products include black mask, brightening facial wash, exfoliating facial rinse, finishing touch, firming night treatment, gentle cleansing lotion and hydrating serum. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/
 Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.'s Roc Skincare Brand has been a pioneer in skincare since 1957, when a French pharmacist created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. The American company has collaborated with dermatologists to provide safe and effective products for their patients. The company has a history of firsts, including the first broad-spectrum UV protection and the first to discover a method for stabilizing retinol. The company combines retinol with antioxidants and uses innovative packaging to deliver its skin-smoothing benefits safely and effectively for daily use. Roc Skincare Brand is committed to not retouching imagery and requiring influencer partners to agree not to use skin-altering filters or other editing techniques that promote unrealistic beauty standards. The company's products are rooted in science, backed by powerful ingredients, and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and provide cumulative results over time. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Vetnique Labs LLC
 Vetnique Labs LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vetnique Labs LLC retails and wholesales pet grooming products. Its brands include Glandex, Furbliss and Profivex. The firm specializes in Probiotic and natural Supplements for pets. The company was founded by James Bascharon in 2011 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Anciens postes connus de Mike Ferry
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CAVU Venture Partners LLC
 CAVU Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAVU Venture Partners LLC (CAVU Consumer Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Rohan Oza, Christopher Clayton, and Brett Thomas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 31/01/2020 |
| Convergent Coffee | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2019 |
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Formation de Mike Ferry
| Northwestern University | Masters Business Admin |
| Miami University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 2 |
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| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Health Technology |
| CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Entreprise privées | 12 |
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Segway, Inc.
 Segway, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Segway, Inc. develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets self-balancing and zero-emissions light electric transportation devices. It also provides zero-emissions personal transporters for indoor, sidewalk, cross-terrain, and patrol use, and PT accessories, such as cargo, lighting, parking, infokey, mats, travel, batteries, and apparel and collectibles. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen in 1999 and is headquartered in Bedford, NH. | Consumer Durables |
Gryphon Investors, LLC
Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Goodier Cosmetics LLC
Goodier Cosmetics LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Goodier Cosmetics LLC manufactures and markets cosmetics, makeup and skincare products. It also offers product development, packaging, and product testing services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Retail Trade |
| WhiteWave Foods, Inc. /Tofu & Meat-Alternative Business/ | Consumer Non-Durables |
Revision Skin Care, Inc.
Revision Skin Care, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Revision Skin Care, Inc. provides skin care solutions. Its products include black mask, brightening facial wash, exfoliating facial rinse, finishing touch, firming night treatment, gentle cleansing lotion and hydrating serum. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
CAVU Venture Partners LLC
CAVU Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAVU Venture Partners LLC (CAVU Consumer Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Rohan Oza, Christopher Clayton, and Brett Thomas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
New Milani Group LLC
New Milani Group LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables New Milani Group LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics and beauty care products. It offers face, lips, eyes and nail care products. Its products include foundation, blush, powder, liquid lipstick, Lip gloss, palettes, brow, eyeliner, face brushes and nail paints. The company is headquartered in Vernon, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Danone North America Public Benefit Corp.
 Danone North America Public Benefit Corp. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Danone SA, Danone North America Public Benefit Corp. is a company that produces organic dairy and plant-based food products. The company is based in Broomfield, CO. The company was founded in 1942 by Daniel Carasso. Shane Grant has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vetnique Labs LLC
Vetnique Labs LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vetnique Labs LLC retails and wholesales pet grooming products. Its brands include Glandex, Furbliss and Profivex. The firm specializes in Probiotic and natural Supplements for pets. The company was founded by James Bascharon in 2011 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Process Industries |
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.'s Roc Skincare Brand has been a pioneer in skincare since 1957, when a French pharmacist created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. The American company has collaborated with dermatologists to provide safe and effective products for their patients. The company has a history of firsts, including the first broad-spectrum UV protection and the first to discover a method for stabilizing retinol. The company combines retinol with antioxidants and uses innovative packaging to deliver its skin-smoothing benefits safely and effectively for daily use. Roc Skincare Brand is committed to not retouching imagery and requiring influencer partners to agree not to use skin-altering filters or other editing techniques that promote unrealistic beauty standards. The company's products are rooted in science, backed by powerful ingredients, and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and provide cumulative results over time. | Consumer Non-Durables |
ROC Opco LLC
ROC Opco LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables ROC Opco LLC is a skincare company that offers products backed by science and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and over time. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's skincare line includes facial cleansers that optimize daily skincare routines for glowing skin. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Convergent Coffee |
