Gavin Lindberg

Energizer
DISC Type : I

CFO/COO at Metagenics

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview

Gavin Lindberg is a finance and operations leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the CFO/COO at Metagenics. The majority of his career was at Nike, where he held several global finance leadership roles, including CFO for the EMEA and Greater China regions, and holds a B. S. from the University of Oregon.

Based on his interests, Gavin appears to have a passion for video games. As an alumnus of the University of Oregon, he likely follows their collegiate sports. He has also publicly expressed his admiration for female leaders within his organization, highlighting a commitment to celebrating professional women.

His career is distinguished by managing the finances for iconic brands like Jordan and Converse while at Nike.

Personality Overview

Informal

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Global Brand Growth
He has extensive experience driving growth for international consumer brands, holding CFO roles for Nike in Japan, Greater China, and EMEA.
Product & Brand Innovation
As VP and CFO of Product, Innovation & Brand at Nike, he led financial planning to revamp business models for brands like Converse and Jordan.
Health & Wellness
In his current role at Metagenics, he is central to the operations of a leading company in nutritional supplements and science-based health products.

Media Appearances

Gavin has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
CFO/COO at Metagenics
6-2020 - 11-2020
VP, CFO Innovation, Product, and Brand (inc. Jordan and Converse Brands) at Nike
6-2018 - 6-2020
VP, CFO NIKE EMEA at Nike
3-2015 - 6-2018
VP, CFO Nike Greater China at Nike
Chief Financial Officer at JustFoodForDogs

Education

1991 - 1995
B.S. from University of Oregon
1995 - 1997
M.B.A. from University of Portland

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Exp : 8 Location : Portland, Oregon, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CFO/COO at Metagenics
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Insights For Selling To Gavin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gavin is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gavin

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gavin move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Gavin take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Gavin

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