About
Francis X. Sullivan, the Chief Operating Officer, firmly believes that life extends beyond the sphere of cutting-edge technology. He has a deep-rooted affinity for the towns of Stoneham, Reading, and especially North Andover, which he finds perfect for harmonizing life, work, and various activities. Though Fran's professional life is often consumed by demanding roles, he cherishes moments spent engaging in activities like golf or his board member duties for the American Cancer Society. His career, entrenched in finance and operations since 2009, highlights his commitment to serving the broader community.
Business Command and Proficiency
With years of experience, Fran Sullivan exemplifies proficient leadership across many specializations, including customer optimization, category enhancement, and venturing into new markets - integral to a business's triumph. His expertise spans category management, business planning, product enhancement, partner collaboration, sales team management, and promoting cross-functional harmony. He's also adept at implementing pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and devising product market-entry tactics. His knack for building solid relationships is founded on clear expectations, data-backed suggestions, and transparent communication.
Francis is a go-to advisor for startups and burgeoning technology firms, known for his adeptness in nurturing new enterprises, bolstering established ones, and renewing declining businesses. He is comfortable in high-paced roles where he blends self-motivation and effective collaboration. In 1995, he achieved his Certified Public Accountant certification.
In the business world, Francis Sullivan brings various skills, consistently updating and expanding them to ensure corporate success. His skill set includes strategic planning, product innovation, site and product merchandising, brand and category management, team leadership, coaching, resourcing, and structuring. He is proficient in cross-functional alignment, relationship management, OKR development, partner licensing and promotion, business analysis, KPI setting, cost reduction, pricing strategies, forecast planning, tradeshow leadership, UX improvement, customer funnel optimization, consumer testing, and more. He excels in written and verbal communication, a critical factor in smooth business operations.
Background Knowledge
Following high school, Francis pursued a BS degree from Boston College and later achieved his MBA from Northeastern University. Living in North Andover has been logistically favorable for him. Fran also has experience as an adjunct professor at a local business school.
Management Experience
Fran Sullivan boasts a wealth of managerial experience, showcased during his time as a brand manager at Hasbro. He oversaw several brands, including family games, Play-Doh, and Transformers, all of which thrived under his direction. He then joined Wayfair as a senior merchandising manager across various categories and as the senior category manager for kitchen and dining. Currently, he holds the role of digital category lead at MilliporeSigma, leveraging his comprehensive understanding of e-commerce, digital marketing, strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
Various Activities
Francis X. Sullivan has a longstanding love for sports, particularly golf. His competitive streak dates back to high school, when he won the New England championship. His experiences working in the golf industry as a caddy and at a country club deepened this passion. For him, golf is a metaphor for life's challenges - the need for self-reliance, persistent improvement, and forging relationships. An avid runner, he completed the Boston Marathon in 2001 and 2003. For Francis Sullivan, North Andover perfectly integrates work and recreation, embodying the universal pursuit of work-life balance.
Business Command and Proficiency
With years of experience, Fran Sullivan exemplifies proficient leadership across many specializations, including customer optimization, category enhancement, and venturing into new markets - integral to a business's triumph. His expertise spans category management, business planning, product enhancement, partner collaboration, sales team management, and promoting cross-functional harmony. He's also adept at implementing pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and devising product market-entry tactics. His knack for building solid relationships is founded on clear expectations, data-backed suggestions, and transparent communication.
Francis is a go-to advisor for startups and burgeoning technology firms, known for his adeptness in nurturing new enterprises, bolstering established ones, and renewing declining businesses. He is comfortable in high-paced roles where he blends self-motivation and effective collaboration. In 1995, he achieved his Certified Public Accountant certification.
In the business world, Francis Sullivan brings various skills, consistently updating and expanding them to ensure corporate success. His skill set includes strategic planning, product innovation, site and product merchandising, brand and category management, team leadership, coaching, resourcing, and structuring. He is proficient in cross-functional alignment, relationship management, OKR development, partner licensing and promotion, business analysis, KPI setting, cost reduction, pricing strategies, forecast planning, tradeshow leadership, UX improvement, customer funnel optimization, consumer testing, and more. He excels in written and verbal communication, a critical factor in smooth business operations.
Background Knowledge
Following high school, Francis pursued a BS degree from Boston College and later achieved his MBA from Northeastern University. Living in North Andover has been logistically favorable for him. Fran also has experience as an adjunct professor at a local business school.
Management Experience
Fran Sullivan boasts a wealth of managerial experience, showcased during his time as a brand manager at Hasbro. He oversaw several brands, including family games, Play-Doh, and Transformers, all of which thrived under his direction. He then joined Wayfair as a senior merchandising manager across various categories and as the senior category manager for kitchen and dining. Currently, he holds the role of digital category lead at MilliporeSigma, leveraging his comprehensive understanding of e-commerce, digital marketing, strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
Various Activities
Francis X. Sullivan has a longstanding love for sports, particularly golf. His competitive streak dates back to high school, when he won the New England championship. His experiences working in the golf industry as a caddy and at a country club deepened this passion. For him, golf is a metaphor for life's challenges - the need for self-reliance, persistent improvement, and forging relationships. An avid runner, he completed the Boston Marathon in 2001 and 2003. For Francis Sullivan, North Andover perfectly integrates work and recreation, embodying the universal pursuit of work-life balance.