Gina Galvan

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Innovation Officer at htttps://www.chknnotchicken.com

San Juan Capistrano, California, United States

Overview

Gina Galvan is a renowned food innovator and strategist with a global impact across the restaurant and CPG industries. As the founder of Mood for Food Strategic Consul, she has developed iconic products for major brands including Yum Brands and Taco Bell. People who have worked with her describe her as innovative, creative, and knowledgeable.


Her award-winning celebrity food truck, Chomp Chomp Nation, was featured on the Food Networks "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. "

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

Direct & Assertive

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Food Innovation
Her entire career is focused on food innovation, from R&D at Taco Bell to developing new product lines for CPG brands like Chosen Foods.
Plant-Based Products
Serves as Chief Innovation Officer for a plant-based chicken company and has successfully launched plant-based protein menu items for restaurant chains.
Menu Engineering
Lists menu engineering as a core specialty, focusing on optimizing operations, cutting labor, and increasing transaction value for clients like Max's Group.

Media Appearances

Gina has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2021 - 1-2023
Chief Innovation Officer at htttps://www.chknnotchicken.com
1-2019 - 10-2020
Advisor at Venture Capital Fund at S CAP
8-2017 - 5-2018
Interim Culinary Team - Product Ideation Monthly Features at Granite City Food & Brewery
5-2017 - 11-2025
Consultant at Freebirds World Burrito
11-2016 - 5-2018
Consultant - Strategic Advisor at Taco Mac Restaurant Group

Education

1986 - 1989
BA from UCLA

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Insights For Selling To Gina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gina is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gina

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gina move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Gina take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Gina

Personality Compatibility


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