Leading strategic change in the food and beverage industry

 

Mendelsohn Strategy LLC is a management consulting practice focused on the consumer products sector and with expertise in the food & beverage industry. We partner with our clients to develop strategic and operational growth plans that drive change and deliver high-value, transformative results.

Founder and Principal Nisha Mendelsohn has over 15 years of experience in management consulting and business operations. From creating measurable increases in profitability to transforming operational structures, Nisha effectively balances executional urgency with long-term strategy in order to counsel leaders and their teams to bring them to the forefront in highly saturated and competitive industry verticals.

Prior to forming Mendelsohn Strategy, Nisha served as Chief Operating Officer and led food & beverage investment strategy at Sapling Capital, a Los Angeles based single family office. In this role, her primary focus centered on directly investing in and strategically guiding early-stage food & beverage companies in the better-for-you and sustainability categories. Previously, Nisha oversaw the wine direct-to-consumer business for FIJI Water-owned brands, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards. She owned P&L responsibility for all business units, provided long-term vision and strategic direction, and successfully led a large, diverse team to consistently exceed financial expectations. By creating and implementing best practices, Nisha enabled the business to achieve a 25% compound annual growth rate over a three year period.

Nisha’s prior experience includes working in management consulting for Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company in a variety of industries including but not limited to consumer products, healthcare, and aerospace & defense. She holds an M.B.A from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and an A.B. in Mathematics and Economics from Dartmouth College.

Our ability to acutely understand each company and its unique needs coupled with our deep, cross-functional expertise allows us to customize the right option for you.

  • Strategic Planning & Development

    Results take conscientious planning and we provide tailored solutions that deliver. By working alongside internal teams, we are able to lay the foundation for strategic goals while ensuring that they are aligned with the company’s overall objectives.

  • Operational Evaluation & Efficiency

    Knowing the factors that drive the success of a business is critical for any management team. Reviewing your operational processes regularly to uncover where you are most and least efficient leads to step changes in operational improvements.

  • Financial Analysis & Due Diligence

    Companies strive to create sustainable value for their investors, but the involved trade-offs are difficult and often subtle. We work side-by-side with your leadership team to analyze your financial metrics holistically and help make informed decisions.

 Strategic change takes a team. We look forward to becoming a part of yours.