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Roger Gravitte
Chief Operating Officer
Roger Gravitte is the Chief Operating Officer at The Emerson Group, a consumer products equity organization.12 He has held this position since June 2015, bringing 35 years of leadership and industry experience to the role.12
Career Background
Prior to joining The Emerson Group, Roger had an extensive career in the consumer products industry:
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He worked at Novartis Consumer Health, where he held significant positions including:
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At Genomma Labs, he led the U.S. market entry and helped build the company into a $100 million U.S. operation2
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He also worked at Green Life Technologies, focusing on the North American launch of the Organic Fire Brand1
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Roger spent time at Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, where he was responsible for sales and customer strategy for a $1.7 billion division1
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He held various sales and management roles at Whitehall-Robins and Bristol Myers1
Responsibilities at The Emerson Group
As Chief Operating Officer, Roger:
- Oversees operations within the consumer products equity organization1
- Leads the company's marketing, logistics, and consulting capabilities2
- Works from Emerson's corporate offices in Philadelphia2
Expertise and Leadership Style
Roger is known for:
- Being a proven leader in Sales, Management, and Commercial Operations2
- Developing high-impact sales teams and leading multi-disciplined customer teams2
- Creating organizational value by delivering sales, growing market share, improving execution, and developing go-to-market strategies2
- Promoting teamwork and continuous improvement2
- Identifying and developing talent2
Education
Roger earned his degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.1
Roger Gravitte's extensive experience in the consumer products industry and his leadership role at The Emerson Group make him a significant figure in the field of consumer goods and retail operations.
