Patrick Fitzgerald

Managing DirectorChicago, IL

Areas of Expertise

Food & CPG

About

Well versed in building high-performance teams throughout his extensive executive career, Patrick offers invaluable strategic guidance to each client at Kincannon & Reed. Patrick’s experience consulting across the food-ag value chain includes developing change initiatives and revitalizing brands in addition to strategizing operational improvements and driving growth.

Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science from Villanova University and an MSBA, Business Administration from Boston University.

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