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Rich Owen

Operating Advisor

Mr. Owen has been the Founder & CEO of several innovative and leading consumer goods companies. His secret sauce in launching and sustaining successful brands across multiple categories comes not only from experience but also his ability to immerse himself in the respective brand’s culture. Mr. Owen has also held various senior executive positions at Procter & Gamble – developing brand, trade and marketing strategies. In 2001, Mr. Owen was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and has since been featured in numerous industry articles including Forbes magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Mr. Owen is the inventor on numerous consumer product patents and has created hundreds of products sold successfully at retail.

Education:
  • Xavier University, M.B.A.
  • Florida State University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering