Richard Poye
Richard Poye, COO
Food Trends Think Tank
I am an accomplished Executive Leader with an extensive portfolio of success driving sales and profitability growth across the convenience retail, grocery, and CPG industries.
Among my most notable qualifications:
- Reputation as food & beverage innovation leader, well-versed in restructuring menus & merchandising strategies, launching new services, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing program execution, processes, and operations.
- Talent for building, leading, mentoring, motivating, and empowering high-performing teams while improving retention rates.
- Big-picture strategist and creative problem-solver, with solid tactical execution skills.
- Polished negotiation, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
I am known as a skilled P&L leader who excels in building high-performance teams, fostering innovative cultures, and enhancing guest experiences. I'm also active in the industry, serving as a board member of Outlook Leadership and as a member of the Operator Advisory Council and the National Association of Convenience Stores Political Action Committee.
