Michael Maya

Great consumer brands are built on an operational foundation nobody sees. 2013 builds that foundation and runs it — the entire operating half of the business, from first shipment to world-class scale. Supply chain, manufacturing, fulfillment, governed by S&OP and the financial structure beneath it — margin, cost to serve, working capital — with AI supported systems and reporting that bring data to the decision makers at any frequency. Growth is a promise the commercial team makes; operations is what keeps that promise. 🔹 Khloud Foods — Chief Supply Chain Officer, Advisor & Investor 🔹 Recoup Beverage — Investor & Board Advisor 🔹 On Preston Lane — Advisor 🔹 Jetty — Board Advisor 🔹 Dropout Companies (JAMS) — Investor & Advisor 🔹 Hello Bello — Advisor 🔹 “W” by Jake Paul — Advisor 🔹 Expressions Global — Investor & Board Advisor

🔹Owned enterprise-wide operations strategy and execution, leading Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory, Distribution, Logistics, Fulfillment, Innovation, R&D, and Business Operations to support rapid scale and organizational maturity 🔹Re-architected manufacturing strategy, transitioning from fragmented, under-optimized co-manufacturers to a strategic partnership with a leading North American platform, unlocking step-change improvements in cost structure, scalability, and innovation capacity 🔹Drove a 30% reduction in COGS across the portfolio, leveraging strategic sourcing, tolling optimization, and long-term supplier partnerships across packaging and key ingredients 🔹Built and scaled a national distribution network, identifying and onboarding strategic partners to support hyper-growth, while consolidating value-added services and optimizing inventory positioning across North America 🔹Strengthened product and regulatory foundation, standardizing formulations, ensuring full compliance, and introducing proprietary blends and natural flavors to materially enhance product quality and consumer experience 🔹Institutionalized end-to-end S&OP and integrated business planning, implementing processes and enabling technologies to align commercial, operational, and innovation roadmaps with executive decision-making

poppi is a fast‑growing prebiotic soda brand positioned as an alternative to traditional carbonated beverages. (Acquired by PepsiCo for ~$2B) 🔹 Executive operating partner to founders, leading the company from early‑stage growth through enterprise‑scale operations ahead of a ~$2B strategic acquisition 🔹 Built the operational backbone enabling 20x revenue growth over three years (4x, 2.5x, 2x YoY), balancing speed, service, cost, and operational risk. 🔹 Owned end‑to‑end Operations: including Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service, during sustained hypergrowth 🔹 Delivered 99.97% service levels and 25% lead‑time reduction, with 84% customer satisfaction, protecting brand trust while scaling rapidly 🔹 Designed and led an executive‑level S&OP / IBP cadence, aligning Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations around integrated demand, supply, and financial plans 🔹 Established enterprise sourcing and logistics strategies, delivering $33M+ in cost mitigation, including $20M via commodity hedging and $13M through freight strategy 🔹 Owned enterprise systems strategy, implementing NetSuite ERP and Board.com to integrate financial, supply chain, and planning capabilities in preparation for scale and acquisition 🔹 Built and led the Operations organization with zero voluntary turnover, earning the highest company leadership scores in culture and engagement surveys

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW) is a public consumer packaged goods and fresh foods company with vertically integrated operations across the U.S. and Mexico. 🔹 Executive leader accountable for end‑to‑end Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation & Logistics, Quality Assurance/Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement across North American operations 🔹 Oversaw $300M+ in direct and indirect annual spend, balancing cost optimization, service reliability, and food safety in a complex, bi‑national operating environment 🔹 Delivered $5M in first‑year savings by redesigning transportation strategy and implementing a Transportation Management System aligned to enterprise scale 🔹 Led a company‑wide packaging optimization strategy, generating $7M in annualized savings while improving supply continuity and operational resilience 🔹 Owned food safety and quality governance, delivering three consecutive A++ BRC audit ratings, reinforcing brand trust and risk management discipline 🔹 Served as a senior advisor to executive leadership on cost structure, supply risk, and operational performance improvement opportunities

Jenny Craig is a global weight management and nutrition brand operating across the U.S., Canada, and Oceania 🔹 Enterprise operations and supply chain leader responsible for Strategic Sourcing, Planning, Distribution, and Quality across a global supplier network of 30+ contract manufacturers 🔹Owned $75M in annual spend, with accountability for service, cost, and supply continuity across a highly outsourced operating model 🔹Designed and executed an innovative last‑mile delivery strategy, partnering with DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats to expand customer reach while improving delivery economics 🔹Led the brand’s launch on Amazon, generating $1.5M in revenue within 10 months, with ownership of pricing strategy, profitability, and FBA/FBM replenishment models 🔹Served as a cross‑functional leader aligning Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Digital teams to modernize go‑to‑market capabilities and improve customer experience

Delicato Family Wines is the fourth‑largest wine producer in the U.S., with global sourcing and manufacturing operations 🔹 Enterprise owner of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), aligning executive leadership on demand, supply, capacity, and new product decisions 🔹 Led the end‑to‑end global supply chain, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and production capacity (MPS) 🔹 Delivered best‑in‑class 99.7% fill rates, improving customer service while optimizing working capital and manufacturing efficiency 🔹 Designed and operationalized Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), translating strategic plans into a six‑month execution horizon that improved capacity utilization and responsiveness

🔹 Led national Distribution, Logistics, and Fulfillment operations handling ~20 million units annually, with full P&L ownership 🔹 Drove service performance recognized as “best in industry” by 88% of customers, strengthening retailer relationships and brand credibility

Bright Event Rentals is a national leader in full‑service event rentals 🔹 Led a Lean transformation across regional operations, applying value‑stream mapping and continuous improvement to improve productivity and service 🔹 Delivered 13% labor cost savings through process redesign and data‑driven workforce planning 🔹 Developed a scalable, analytics‑based crewing model and served as an internal operations consultant supporting four business divisions

Frito‑Lay, PepsiCo’s (Nasdaq: PEP) largest and most profitable division and the global leader in savory snacks. 🔹 Progressed through roles of increasing scope and responsibility within PepsiCo’s flagship snack division, supporting high‑volume DSD, DTC, and warehouse operations 🔹 Held full P&L ownership for distribution and logistics operations supporting up to $50M in annual revenue 🔹 Led the first Direct‑to‑Consumer fulfillment launch in the Western Division, establishing scalable practices later adopted across the organization 🔹 Managed 20+ enterprise projects spanning DTC, DSD, and Warehouse Management Systems, including advanced fulfillment technologies such as Pick‑to‑Light and Voice Picking