Alan Linder, Senior Associate
Alan had a successful 25-year career in Senior Management with United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) an International Food Distribution Company where his Organizational abilities and Industry Knowledge, enabled him to develop and oversee the development and sales of the Conventional (supermarket) channel for UNFI. UNFI is currently the major supplier in this channel. In 2004 the BOD of UNFI decided to enter the Asian Market and put Alan in charge. He was able to successfully create the export market for UNFI and the brands that they represented.
In 2008 Alan founded an International Consulting Business. He worked with Food and Beverage Companies from Canada and Asia wanting to do business in the United States. His abilities to help these companies understand the best practices for Category Management, Product Distribution, Sales Strategy, Marketing opportunities and how best to manage monies needed to be successful in the U.S. Market made him an essential ingredient in their US strategy.
In 2013 Alan joined with the Matrix Team, bringing his expertise to the group. His many skills and contacts have enabled him to enhance the growth and distribution of companies with represented by The Matrix Group.
In 2008 Alan founded an International Consulting Business. He worked with Food and Beverage Companies from Canada and Asia wanting to do business in the United States. His abilities to help these companies understand the best practices for Category Management, Product Distribution, Sales Strategy, Marketing opportunities and how best to manage monies needed to be successful in the U.S. Market made him an essential ingredient in their US strategy.
In 2013 Alan joined with the Matrix Team, bringing his expertise to the group. His many skills and contacts have enabled him to enhance the growth and distribution of companies with represented by The Matrix Group.