Michelle Stacy

Innovation Practitioner & Full Engagement Business Leader
Former President of Keurig Inc.
Expert in Residence, Harvard Innovation Lab at Harvard University
Sought after Advisor with a consistent ability to create world-class cultures that can scale business

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Michelle Stacy Speaker Biography

If you drank a cup of coffee, brushed your teeth, or shaved this morning, there is a good chance your life has already been impacted by Michelle Stacy’s leadership.

Michelle Stacy is a senior leader with the consistent ability to run and scale businesses, and a commitment to creating world-class cultures by developing and articulating a clear vision that ignites the organization to deliver innovation, drives P&L focused top-line growth, and builds powerful global brand franchises. She creates a forward-thinking vision and executable plans that have driven strong growth at Gillette, P&G, and Keurig by leveraging the combination of new product innovation, acquisition, eCommerce/social media, brand building, and overall excellence in marketing and sales execution. Of tremendous value has been her operational expertise across all functional areas including manufacturing, R&D, procurement, distribution, and IT, and her ability to create a positive and focused culture that delivers both financial results and a commitment to a higher purpose.

Michelle is currently on the Board of Directors of iRobot Corp, Bellwether Coffee, and Zesty Paws. She previously held Board seats with Hydrofacial, Tervis Tumbler Company, Eargo, and Young Innovations Inc.. Michelle is also a Director Advisor to The Cambridge Group (an AC Nielson Company) and the Expert in Resident at the Harvard Innovation Lab. As a sought after professional speaker, Michelle speaks on leadership, culture, innovation, and overall business stategy & execution.

In her previous position, Michelle was President of KEURIG, INC., a $2+ billion division of Keurig Green Mountain [NASDAQ: GMCR], where she had full P&L leadership with direct reports in all functional areas, and directed marketing and operations of all products across all sales channels, including management of the business partnership network. During her five year tenure, Keurig's single-serve coffee system grew from 2+ to 16+ Million installed households delivering a CAGR of 61% in net sales and 74% in operating income and propelling total GMCR sales from $493 million in revenue in 2008 to $4.3 Billion revenue for FY 2013. Her commitment to leadership, sustainability, and culture resulted in Keurig being elected to the top 10 places to work in Massachusetts two times.

Prior to joining Keurig, Michelle had a successful 25-year career with GILLETTE including the PROCTER & GAMBLE acquisition of Gillette in 2005. In her last role at P&G, she was Vice President & General Manager Global Profession - Oral Care where she directed the Global Professional activities for the Crest and Oral-B brands, led 700 people in 70+ countries, oversaw $220MM in net sales, delivered over $20MM in cost reduction and integration efficiency, and created a highly efficient global organization structure. Her previous positions at Gillette included Vice President, Global Business Management-Oral-B, Profession and Kids Oral Care, leading the global management and development of the kids business and the B2B Professional business; and Vice President, Global Business Management – Manual Oral Care, overseeing global business planning focused on product development and international market expansion including the launch of Oral-B Pulsar.

Previous leadership roles at Gillette included Vice President, Global Business Management-Stationery Products Division at Parker & Waterman, providing global general management and new product innovation, and participating in the divestiture team negotiating the Rubbermaid acquisition in 2000; Vice President of Marketing, Grooming and Personal Care with net sales >$1.4 Billion, including the Launch of Gillette Mach3 in the USA.

Michelle started her career in product management at CLAIROL and RICHARDSON-VICKS. She received her Masters in Management from J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, her B.S. from Dartmouth College.

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Superconsumers: The Secret to Market Leadership and Brand Longevity

In a world where brands often chase the latest trends to appease everyone, many overlook their true superpower—the Superconsumer. These passionate, high-value customers not only buy more but are eager to engage, share insights, and try new products. They often represent 30% to 70% of sales while making up just 10% of your customer base.

Michelle Stacy’s keynote delves into how tapping into Superconsumers can transform your business. She’ll share proven strategies to identify and cultivate these invaluable brand advocates, offering real-world case studies and actionable insights. Attendees will learn how to leverage Superconsumers to fuel innovation, build lasting brand loyalty, and drive profitability—ensuring your brand not only thrives but leads its market for years to come.

*This content is based on / inspired by Michelle’s work with Eddie Yoon, bestselling author of: Superconsumers: A Simple, Speedy, and Sustainable Path to Superior Growth.

Full Engagement Leadership
What I Learned Over Coffee

Your people are your greatest asset. They are the only element within your organization that can truly create and innovate, yet too often they are undervalued and disengaged. Why? Because many leaders fail to tap into their team’s full potential.

In this powerful keynote, Michelle Stacy shares practical strategies for cultivating a highly engaged workforce. She will reveal simple yet effective leadership skills that can transform your team into a motivated, innovative, and results-driven powerhouse—fueling sustained business growth and success.

Be Authentically You: Why embracing your true self is critical—and how to do it effectively.
Mastering Leadership Balance: Learn to harmonize the 6 key components of effective leadership.
Crafting Your Leadership Identity: Build a personal leadership statement that inspires and guides.
The Art of Listening: Understand why “seeing the apple” is crucial when considering diverse opinions.
Unleashing Potential: Create lasting engagement by bringing out the “star” in everyone through mentorship.
Mission & Values That Matter: Develop a compelling mission and values statement—and make it real.
Culture by Design: Discover how what you do and how you do it shapes your organization's culture.
Listen for Greatness: Learn how to spot hidden talent and elevate others to new heights.
The Power of the Middle: Why middle management is the secret weapon for driving business results.
Mission-Driven Success: Leverage your corporate mission to boost employee engagement and shareholder value.

Women's Leadership
Balance, Leadership and Personal Choices

From being among the first women to attend Dartmouth College to leading iconic brands like Keurig and Gillette, Michelle Stacy has always been a trailblazer. Her 35-year journey is a testament to balancing career success with a fulfilling personal life. Alongside her husband, Bud, Michelle raised two thriving children—all while navigating the complex trade-offs that life throws at us.

In her inspiring keynote, Michelle shares candid stories and hard-won lessons about making the “Right Choices” for both life and career. She offers a refreshing blend of wisdom and humor, guiding audiences through the art of thriving amid life’s balancing acts.

The Power of Choice: Discover how intentional decisions shape your life and career.
Embrace the Bumps: Life's path isn’t straight, learn to navigate twists and turns with resilience.
Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: Practical strategies for finding growth in life's challenges.
7 Secrets to Thriving in a Dual-Career World: Proven tips for balancing professional and personal success.
Run Your Own Race: Why comparing yourself to others is a trap and how to set your own timeline for success.

This keynote leaves audiences not only inspired but equipped with practical tools to lead their own colorful and successful journeys.

Strategy, Innovation, and Growth
5 Strategies that Transform Companies

Michelle brings her expertise in building strong-growth businesses, like Keurig and Oral-B, to other companies. This year she will be an Expert in Residence at the Harvard Innovation Lab at Harvard University. In Michelle’s keynote speech on Strategy and Innovation, she begins with insight into building a strong strategic vision and culminates with strategies to create exciting innovation prospects.

Strategic Vision and Planning