RonaldoCOO with extensive experience in the cannabis industry
Relevant Skills
Leadership skills, logistics expertise, product/brand development
Expertise Summary
Ronaldo has extensive experience in procurement and leadership roles within Fortune 100 companies with a focus on global perishable and non-perishable sourcing and logistics expertise.
He has a proven track record in developing procurement strategies, new business, and product/brand development for world-class companies and is an expert in brand, product, and category development.
Ronaldo is a proven leader in the cannabis, bakery, produce, food service, and grocery industries.
In his most recent role as Chief Operations Officer/General Manager, he oversaw all operational, sales, and executive aspects of one of the most iconic MMJ companies/brands in the history of the cannabis industry.
Ronaldo was responsible for leading all research and development of the cannabis company, including edibles, extracts, and new products.
As General Manager, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of this vertically integrated, infused cannabis company with an employee base of 30-100 team members and sales between $5M – $13M annually.
Previously, Ronaldo held leadership positions at several big brand-name retail companies.
His responsibilities in these roles included overseeing purchasing and logistics for a 40-retail store base with annual sales of $200M, developing overall strategies for produce, including category management, product development, promotions, margins, and retail price points, and completing P&L responsibilities.