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Robert Carter
[edit]Robert Carter is Canada’s leading restaurant and foodservice expert with over 20 years of unique industry experience[1] spanning executive leadership, strategy, sales, marketing and research.
As Managing Partner of The StratonHunter Group (SHG), Robert leads a portfolio of high growth companies in the foodservice and food-tech industry by developing and implementing strategic growth plans to increase market share, establish operational efficiencies, lead organizational change initiatives and secure growth capital.
Career
[edit]During his 14 years as Executive Director, The NPD Group (now Circana), Robert oversaw the research development, sales and marketing of CREST market intelligence data for the foodservice industry. Providing a portfolio of Canadian, US and global clients with his robust foodservice industry knowledge and business intelligence skills, Robert is attributed with increasing revenue of +$100m for his clients.
Since March 2021, Robert has also held the role of President[2] of the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC), a national not-for-profit trade association representing the majority of the coffee industry in Canada. Robert works with the CAC Board and Members to continue to advance the association’s vision to be the industry expert and advocate for the Canadian coffee community, ensuring a prosperous future for the coffee industry. Under Robert’s leadership[3], the CAC has seen the highest ever membership numbers, and has sold out their annual conference for the last two years in a row (2022 and 2023).
Robert is frequently interviewed[4] and quoted in major newspapers and magazines. Considered a “connected” industry expert, he is a highly sought-after keynote speaker[5], MC and moderator[6] due to his depth of industry knowledge and dedication to identifying leading-edge industry trends. His insights are in the spotlight at numerous industry events. Robert is also responsible for developing and hosting annual industry trade shows including The Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit and The Canadian Foodservice Summit.
Awards
[edit]A dedicated industry supporter, Robert has been acknowledged for his expertise.
· Inducted into the Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) Hall of Fame in October 2023[7]. This recognition is presented annually to a select group of leaders who have made significant contributions to Ontario’s hospitality-and-culinary sectors.
· Member on numerous boards and advisory committees such as the School of Hospitality Humber College, Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit and Restaurants Canada.
Media
[edit]Canadian Press - As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses (March 15, 2024)
CBC News – Wendy’s testing dynamic pricing (February 27, 2024)
BNN Bloomberg – Restaurant Brands International earnings results commentary (February 13, 2024)
CityNews Toronto – Plant-based meat industry still poised for growth (December 2023)
Foodservice & Hospitality Magazine – Pizza and pasta menu options stand the test of time (August 2023)
References
[edit]- ^ Freshii's business model is an example of 'new landscape' for restaurants: Food industry expert. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2024-04-06 – via www.bnnbloomberg.ca.
- ^ staff, Canadian Grocer. "The Coffee Association of Canada names a new president". Canadian Grocer. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Desk7 (2022-10-03). "Robert Carter, President of CAC: "Specialty is a strong area of development in the Canadian coffee market"". Comunicaffe International. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Coffee talk: An interview with Coffee Association of Canada president Robert Carter". CCentral. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "CAMA Newsletter - Coffee in Canada – The Road Ahead". CAMA. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "CAC highlights the impact of AI on coffee | Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute". uwaterloo.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Ltd, Kostuch Media (2023-10-11). "Robert Carter Inducted into the OHI Hall of Fame". Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-06.