Kimelo
Christopher Elliott is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing, business development, and operations. As a co-founder and current COO of Kimelo since August 2014, Elliott leads new business development, partnerships, and marketplace initiatives. Previous roles include Group Marketing Manager at Basic American Foods, where notable achievements included leading campaigns that maintained sales amidst regulatory changes and facilitating product improvements. Elliott also served as Brand Manager at Otis Spunkmeyer, successfully managing product portfolios and launching profitable new sub-brands. Earlier career highlights include consultancy work at Monitor Group and a logistics management role at Winery Exchange, Inc. Elliott holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations Management from Northwestern University and a BA in History from UCLA.
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Kimelo
Kimelo is a fast-growing, sustainability-focused startup that provides vertical SaaS solutions to the restaurant and food distribution industry. As the tech spin-off from Cheetah Technologies, a nearly 10-year-old food distribution business, Kimelo leverages deep industry experience to transform how restaurants source their daily supplies. The company's technology addresses the complex challenges of foodservice distribution, including supply chain management, logistics optimization, data analytics, and purchasing algorithms. These innovations enhance efficiency and profitability for every partner in the channel. Proprietary solutions integrate multiple supply-side systems with in-house sales software, creating a lean, efficient, and reliable approach to the foodservice ecosystem. Kimelo's software reduces the time and labor required for order placement and processing while minimizing food waste. Led by industry veterans, engineers, data scientists, and supply chain experts, Kimelo is leading the charge in helping restaurateurs, distributors, and manufacturers thrive.