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Andrew Ross

Investor

Venture Partner at XRC · Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC Labs

New York, New York

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M

About

Andrew Ross is an advisor and board director with experience in developing organic and acquisitive growth strategies, particularly in retail and consumer goods across mature and developing markets. He has held marketing and brand-building roles spanning multiple industries and consumer segments. He is writing a book on M&A integration based on three decades of experience in deal-making.

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Experience

  1. SymbiomeAdvisory Boardcurrent2026 — presentManhattan, New York, United States
  2. Home Run InnBoard Chaircurrent2025 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  3. The SabiAdvisory Boardcurrent2023 — presentNetherlands
  4. Nécessaire, Inc.Independent Board Membercurrent2023 — presentCulver City, California, United States
  5. Baldwin Richardson FoodsAdvisory Boardcurrent2023 — presentRochester, New York Metropolitan Area
  6. BubbleAdvisory Boardcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. XRC VenturesSenior Advisor and Venture Partner, Brand Capital Fundcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  8. Desswood Advisors LLCFounder and Presidentcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  9. BarbAdvisor and Independent Board Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  10. OCEANIUMAdvisor and Independent Board Member2022 — 2026Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
  11. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.EVP, Strategy, New Business Development & Integration2016 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Forest EssentialsBoard Observer2020 — 2022
  13. DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANYBoard Chair2018 — 2021
  14. Dr.Jart+Board Observer2017 — 2019
  15. Ardent MillsBoard Chair2014 — 2016Denver Metropolitan Area
  16. ConAgra FoodsEVP and Chief Strategy Officer2011 — 2016Omaha Metropolitan Area
  17. McKinsey & Company, Inc.Principal2002 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  18. McKinsey & Company, Inc.Associate Principal1996 — 2002Greater Chicago Area
  19. William Grant & Sons, Ltd.Chief of Staff to Managing Director1992 — 1994Scotland, UK
  20. McKinsey & Company, Inc.Business Analyst1990 — 1992London, UK

Education

  1. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMM, with Distinction1994 — 1996
  2. The University of EdinburghLL.B., First Class Honours1986 — 1990

Skills & more

Strategy48Management23Leadership17Strategy Development5Strategic Planning11Board Administration1Directorship1Board Level1Board level experienceBoard LeadershipMarketing Strategy22Analytics14
+9 moreMerchandisingChange ManagementBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisManagement ConsultingCustomer InsightCross-functional Team LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsExecutive Management

Languages French

From Andrew's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management521

Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesJon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture Group

+ 515 more

Also attended The University of Edinburgh143

Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalEmily PawlakVice President at Volition CapitalTom FergusonFounder and Managing Partner at BURNT ISLAND VENTURES

+ 137 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Nécessaire, Inc.1

Nicholas BrownFounding Partner at Imaginary Venture Capital

Also worked at XRC Ventures25

Karina El BazeInvestor at Khosla VenturesPano AnthosFounder & Managing Partner at XRCDiana MelencioGeneral Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRCAl SambarSenior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRCKelly ChenInvestor, Brand Capital Fund at XRCCourtney KucharczykChief of Staff at XRC

+ 19 more

Also worked at McKinsey & Company, Inc.1,128

Jim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs

+ 1,122 more

Colleagues at XRC

Al Sambar
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Amanda Bell
VP of Public Relations at XRC
Courtney Kucharczyk
Chief of Staff at XRC
Dan Bulteel
Marketing executive for companies such as WPP, adidas, TikTok/ByteDance, & Build A Rocket Boy at XRC
Daphne Carmeli
Founder, Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor, Philanthropist, Advisor and Board Member at XRC
Diana Melencio
General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
Dorothy Sumption
Head of Investor Relations at 137 Ventures
Ed Baklor
Executive leader in guest experience & hospitality at XRC

Network6

Al Sambar
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Diana Melencio
General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
Dorothy Sumption
Head of Investor Relations at 137 Ventures
John Buccheri
Principal at XRC
Kelly Chen
Investor, Brand Capital Fund at XRC
Pano Anthos
Founder & Managing Partner at XRC

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