Steve  Kavanagh

Steve brings diverse experience from his industry background and cross-functional experience including sales, marketing, category management, and operations. Prior to consulting, Steve spent more than 20 years at Johnson and Johnson/Pfizer, where he held several leadership roles and was able to profitably grow sales across a diverse set of categories with iconic brands, including Listerine (oral care), Reactine (allergy), Tylenol (cough/cold), Zantac (digestive health), Aveeno and Neutrogena (beauty). Steve also has extensive experience in grocery categories where he held sales leadership roles at Sunrype (Fruit to go) and Lassonde (Oasis, Allens, Delmonte).

Throughout Steve’s 20+ year career, he has experienced five major mergers and acquisitions, created and developed high-performance teams and departments, and has played a key leadership role in developing others to help achieve their full potential. Having held diverse roles including Sales Territory Manager, Brand Manager, Director, Team Lead, and Vice-President, Steve relates well to all levels and functional areas and brings realistic solutions to challenges facing leaders today.

Whether it’s one-to-one coaching, performance management, or career development, Steve’s approach to leadership is one that supports your team and your business results. As a certified Maxwell DISC Behavioural Analysis & Consultant, Steve is equipped with world-class training and information to “grow” individuals and groups. This training reveals people’s understanding of their strengths and shortcomings, how to work internally and externally more effectively, and build stronger teams that appreciate the style(s) of others and work well together.
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