Leading Experts include Council Members from GLG Member Programs. The Gerson Lehrman Group® (GLG) LeaderSM Program is our premium Member ProgramSM. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.
Principal Partner
JJ Sales![]()
Joel Abramson is the Principal Partner of JJ Sales and Marketing, a private sales and marketing firm, since June 2001. JJ Sales provides sales and account management for cosmetics, health, beauty aids and salon products to the mass, drug and professional...
Strategic Analyst
CDC Consulting Inc.![]()
Ken Adams is Strategic Analyst with CDC Consulting, a specialty gambling and gaming consulting firm, where has worked since 2001. Mr. Adams is Principal of Ken Adams Ltd., a gaming consulting firm specializing in information, analysis, and strategy planning...
Principal Consultant
Brand Value Advisors, Inc.![]()
Nazir Ahmad is President of GivingWorks Inc., where he provides strategic advice to a number of influential public service entities, including UNICEF, the World Bank, AARP, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and the Soros Foundations Network. Mr. Ahmad is...
Peter AlexanderPresident
TOTALLY FUN COMPANY INC![]()
Peter Alexander is the President of Totally Fun Company, where he conducts financial feasibility studies, designs and builds theme parks, resorts and theme retail in the US, Europe, and Asia. Previously, Mr. Alexander was the Vice President of Planning...
Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant Consultant
Terry Alger Consultancy![]()
Terry Alger is an Independent Restaurant/ Retail Consultant. He can provide real time information on both industries. Mr. Alger has upper level management experience in the retail/restaurant industry including President of his own casual dining restaurant...
Gary AllenFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Allen & Associates![]()
Gary Allen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Allen and Associates, a retail strategy, marketing, and operations consulting firm since July 1990. Allen and Associates has completed contracts with banks, LBO groups, wholesalers and retailers...
President
Independent Consultant - JC Anderson![]()
JC Anderson was a Senior Vice President of Operations at Whirlpool, a home appliance manufacturer, where he recently retired from after a 39-year career. Mr. Anderson had responsibilities for the manufacturing operations of 16 plants and 22,000 employees...
ExecuForce Associate
Encore Associates, Inc.![]()
Minos Athanassiadis is currently a consultant at Encore Associates, a food and consumer goods consulting firm. Minos has more than 20 years of expertise in both the agriculture and technology industries. He has held a series of produce industry positions...
Managing Partner
Gen Next Business Consultants![]()
Meenal Badve is a Managing Partner at Gen Next Business Consultants, where she has worked since 2008. Gen Next Business Consultants is a consultancy with advisors from various industry verticals. The consultancy focuses on various industry verticals such...
President
THE BAILEY COMPANY LLLP![]()
Geoff Bailey is the President of The Bailey Company an Arby's Franchisee, where he has worked since October 1987. The Bailey Company owns and operates 57 Arby's restaurants in Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. Mr. Bailey has been the President of this 42...
CEO / Owner
BAIM ENTERPRISES, INC![]()
Edward Baim is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Baim Enterprises, a 9 unit McDonald's franchise headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. Mr. Baim has been with the McDonald's system for more than 35 years. His stores are located in New Jersey, Philadelphia,...
G. Brent BarkinVice President
SHOE STATION, INC.![]()
Brent Barkin is a Vice President at Shoe Station, a specialty footwear retailer founded in 1984 that has 17 locations in the Southeastern U.S. He first joined the company in 2002 and in 2005 took over responsibility for creating and designing Shoe Station.com....
Jeff BaronPresident
Baron Consult, Inc.![]()
Jeff Baron is currently President at Baron Consult, Inc. where he has worked since 2002. Baron Consult provides consulting services to the furnishings industry and investment community related to marketing, sales, advertising and promotions, due diligence,...
Robert BartonPresident,Chief Operating Officer
FRANCHISE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA INC![]()
Robert Barton is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Franchise Services of North America (FSNA). FSNA is the franchisor of two car rental brands and the operator of two insurance agencies, and two associations. Mr. Barton is also President of...
President
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS LLC![]()
Michael Bauer is President of Management and Marketing Solutions, LLC. Mr. Bauer was Vice President and General Manager of Unilever's Spreads, Dressings and Beverages business unit until April 2008. Mr. Bauer has over 30 years of experience in general...
James BaumPresident
James E Baum & Associates![]()
James Baum is President of James E. Baum and Associates, a consultancy focusing on the toy, mass market, and specialty retail industries. Mr. Baum has over 40 years of experience in the retail industry and is familiar with a wide range of toy related...
Managing Partner
Big River Associates![]()
Steve Bawden is a Principal of Big River, a strategic consulting firm that works with private and public companies, private equity investment firms, entrepreneurs, franchisors, multi-unit franchisees and board of directors. In this role, he is focused...
Former Vice President of USA Foodservice Operations
DPI SPECIALTY FOODS, INC![]()
Patrick Beal is a senior executive in the food industry sector. He served as Vice President of USA Foodservice Operations at DPI Specialty Foods and President of their Midwest retail division from December 2010 through January 2012. Mr. Beal was responsible...
Steven BelmontePresident & CEO
Hospitality Solutions LLC![]()
Steve Belmonte is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder of Hospitality Solutions, a consulting company responsible for negotiations of hundreds of franchise agreements and termination claims. He has more than 35 years of experience in the...
Independent Consultant
Raymond Bendure Consulting![]()
Raymond Bendure an independent consumer package goods industry consultant. Previously, he has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Church & Dwight, a manufacturer of household cleaning products like baking soda, which is used as a deodorizer, cleaner,...