Retail and Private Label Specialist
Gail Paddy - Private label consultant

Meet Gail

Gail Paddy - Private label consultant

We are delighted to welcome Gail to t­­­he Prof Consulting team, after an impressive career in UK food retail spanning commercial, marketing and Senior Private Label leadership roles Gail brings a proven track record and wealth of experience.

 

We are delighted to welcome Gail to t­­­he Prof Consulting team, after an impressive career in UK food retail spanning commercial, marketing and Senior Private Label leadership roles Gail brings a proven track record and wealth of experience

Gail was delighted to join the team of like-minded professionals at Prof Consulting as we expand our international reach into the global food and drink sector

During her career Gail has held director roles within 2 of the UK largest retailers Asda under the ownership of Walmart, and Morrisons during its recent transformation. Bringing over 30 years’ experience, Gail is regarded as one of the UK leading specialists in Brand Management, Innovation and Product Development for Retailer owned Private Label across food and grocery. In 2024, she was delighted to be recognised for this by ‘The Grocer’ and ranked among the ‘Top 10 Women making an impact in Own Label’.

 

Gail’s goal is to leverage her extensive experience to support businesses and individuals in the food retail sector and her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of customer needs, strategic planning and a relentless drive for innovation and excellence.

For businesses looking to navigate the complexities of private label strategy, brand management, category management, and product development, she offers a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Her expertise in programme management, stakeholder engagement and team building ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with tangible improvements in business performance.

 

For individuals looking to advance their performance, she is passionate about coaching and mentoring. Her approach is personalised and focused on unlocking potential, fostering growth and building the confidence to tackle new challenges. The talented people she’s had the pleasure of coaching have risen through the ranks and made significant impacts within their organisations, and she’s eager to continue supporting the next generation of leaders.

  • Strategic Business Planning: Skilled in identifying and setting short- and longer-term plans for business growth
  • Category Management: Strong analytical skills to understand performance and identify growth opportunities
  • Brand Building: Expertise in creating and launching new brands, along with management of existing ones
  • Innovation and Product Development: Experienced in creating customer focused, development pipelines
  • Change Management: Effective in leading business transformation programmes, ensuring delivery of the strategy
  • Communication: Excellent at aligning and engaging stakeholder networks at board level and wider business
  • Leadership and Teamwork: Leading and motivating teams and individuals to support delivery of the plan
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Dedicated to developing colleagues and driving a passion for product across businesses
  • Team Building: Effective in creating efficient team structures and recruiting individuals to fit business culture
Gail

Gail believes in making hard work enjoyable, loves taking on a challenge and making a difference. She has recently joined the advisory board at Rethink Food, a not-for-profit organisation focused on teaching the next generation about food, health and sustainability, as well as supporting food poverty.

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