James Konsmo
ABOUT
James has solved, strengthened and scaled operations for multiple high-growth CPG brands. Recently James was SVP of Operations for Essentia Water, helping lead Essentia through a period of rapid growth, culminating in its sale to Nestle.
Prior to Essentia, James ran an operations consulting firm, working as an advisor and fractional COO for multiple food and beverage brands. Earlier in his career, James helped clients as a consultant for KPMG, Ernst & Young, and Hitachi.
James believes in a long-term approach, tailored to each client’s needs. But he also understands that rapidly growing brands need to show immediate results. This combination of strategic vision and tactical focus makes James uniquely effective.
“I love working with growing CPG brands. Turning operations into an organizational strength is critical to a brand’s success, and a huge source of pride for me. It’s so gratifying using everything I’ve learned in my career—the successes and challenges—to help brands achieve their goals.”
A father of four, James lives in Seattle with his wife Anne. They enjoy traveling, spending time in Hawaii and taking their dogs to the beach.
