Chief Operating Officer

John Ratliff

Executive Vice President & Principal

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$3 Billion Consumer Food Company

Position Summary:

 
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The role of the COO is critical to shaping the future as the organization fights to increase market share in core geographies while striving to expand its presence into new categories and markets. The new COO will partner with the CEO to lead and execute the strategy that supports the company’s growth aspirations. The COO will have P&L accountability across the business, including direct oversight of multiple joint ventures.
 

Our placement is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience leading complex, vertically integrated businesses across both commercial and operational functions. He has overseen large-scale transformations, managed multi-billion-dollar P&L ownership, and led cross-functional teams spanning sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and more. With a strong track record of driving growth, integrating business units, and navigating fast-paced product environments, he brings the strategic insight and operational discipline needed to lead the organization into its next chapter.