Soaring costs. Fragile supply chains. Consumer demands shifting by the minute.
For many mid-sized food companies, today’s challenges feel relentless. But for Andrew Bergmann, they’re familiar territory — and more importantly, solvable.
With over 30 years of leadership experience in the FMCG food sector, Andrew has spent his career turning complexity into clarity. As a former CEO and COO, and with roots in HR, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales, he’s done more than manage companies through change — he’s built frameworks for lasting transformation.
Why Mid-Sized Companies Struggle — And What They Need Most
In the food industry, mid-sized players often operate in a pressure cooker. They face the same volatility as global giants but without the scale, resources, or internal alignment to respond quickly.
The result?
- Operational inefficiencies
- Strategic misalignment
- Poor readiness for M&A or integration
- Difficulty translating sustainability and digital trends into actionable plans
Andrew understands this reality — because he’s lived it from the inside.
Building the Foundation for Growth: The 3-Phase Approach
Andrew’s work typically unfolds across three core transformation phases:
1. Strategic Business Realignment & M&A Readiness
Before any transaction or major shift, he begins by:
- Rationalizing the operational footprint, closing excess capacity, and consolidating production
- Redefining commercial strategy, aligning sales and marketing to market shifts and consumer trends
- Optimizing procurement, cutting costs while improving raw material resilience
2. Leading the M&A Process
Andrew has guided several companies through successful acquisitions, managing:
- Operational due diligence with precision and clarity
- Stakeholder communication, acting as the voice of the company’s vision to prospective buyers
3. Post-Merger Integration & Cultural Alignment
Integration is often where deals fail. Andrew ensures they don’t.
His role focuses on:
- Seamless integration of systems and workflows
- Clear financial and operational alignment
- Acting as a bridge between cultures, helping teams navigate uncertainty and rebuild trust
Preparing for the Future: What Smart Food Companies Are Doing Now
Andrew’s expertise doesn’t stop at fixing what’s broken — it’s also about futureproofing.
In his view, five shifts will define success in the next decade:
- Sustainability as a growth driver – not just a compliance task
- Digitalization of the value chain – starting with small pilots and scaling smart
- Consumer-centric innovation – faster, more flexible, more insight-driven
- Supply chain resilience – building redundancy, not just efficiency
- Workforce transformation – reskilling, restructuring, and rebranding the sector for future talent
Mid-sized companies don’t need massive budgets to act on these trends.
They need clarity, capability, and commitment — and a leader who knows how to connect all three.
What Makes Andrew Different
Andrew’s strength lies in how he combines strategic depth with operational detail. He’s not just a consultant — he’s a leader who rolls up his sleeves and leads from within.
He believes:
“Change only works if it’s structured, people-led, and relentlessly executed.”
Here’s why companies trust him:
- Decades of hands-on experience across core business functions
- Proven track record of leading transformation pre- and post-M&A
- Deep understanding of FMCG dynamics, especially in food manufacturing
- Focus on building internal capability, not external dependency
Change Is a Challenge — or a Platform for Value
Andrew has made a career out of guiding companies through inflection points.
In doing so, he’s helped build stronger teams, smarter operations, and more resilient strategies.
The food industry won’t get any easier — but with the right leadership, it can become more focused, more profitable, and more future-ready than ever before.
Want to learn how Andrew could support your organization?
Reach out for a conversation.
No slides. No fluff. Just clarity and strategy grounded in reality.
