Gerald Nanninga

Hired to bring sophisticated strategy and financial analytics to the corporation and its retail divisions: DSW, Filene’s Basement, and Value City. Was a key player in all major strategic and financial activity taken by RVI. Prepared assumptions, developed financial models, and wrote the text for memorandums and SEC filings for the IPO of the DSW division, sale of the Value City division, and restructuring of the corporate debt.

Part of team of experts consulting with top retail executives on strategy and business planning issues. Clients included Tweeter ($.75 Bil. high-end electronics retailer, 175 stores at time of consulting). Provided expertise in numerous areas, but specialized in consumer research. Provided Tweeter with in-depth look into the thoughts and lifestyles of their core customers, resulting in a new understanding of how to succeed in the marketplace.

Successfully created and orchestrated the corporate strategic planning process that restructured Best Buy from a one-business firm to a multi-business portfolio. Developed the strategic foundation behind Best Buy’s diversification and innovation activities, including internet, international ventures, new formats and acquisition strategies. Was a member of the Best Buy New Venture Board. Managed multiple departments, a staff of 12, and oversaw annual budget of approximately $10 mil.

Successfully managed the strategic planning process for SUPERVALU and its divisions. Managed the Corporate Strategic Planning Department. Provided the key strategic initiatives which the company was still following years after leaving firm. Was a major contributor to the $ 1.1 billion acquisition and assimilation of Wetterau, which increased SUPERVALU’s sales by over 50%.

Worked on School newspaper; was editor of school humor magazine.