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Bumble Bee CEO Jan Tharp on Long Term Vision

How to see beyond the now and plan for the future. Bumble Bee CEO Jan Tharp talked with OEM editor, Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects. Here is a one-minute clip on long-term vision.

"...Trying to create products that resonate with consumers.  Rather than being in the shelf-stable food category we are trying to feed people through the power of the ocean.  ...(This is our) long term vision where every team member around the world feels that, believes it and is so proud to be on this journey with us."

See the entire Jan Tharp interview here.  Jan returns on February 17th with a new, original podcast interview with Stephanie Neil, editor of OEM Magazine.  Find it here.

Jan was invited by the Packaging and Processing Women's Leadership Network to participate in the morning  Jumpstart Program during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall.  See the entire 20-minute interview segment on building a culture of sustainability, rebranded marketing and advertising and communicating effectively during crisis, here.

"Jan Tharp is an authentic, honest CEO for today's turbulent times," says Jim Chrzan, PMMI Media Group VP of Content.  "Her matter-of-fact style should be studied by others as she shares real-world challenges and her surprisingly straight-forward approach to steering her brand. "

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