SGS & CO - Key Persons
Bob Sanders - Chief Commercial Officer, President
Job Titles:
- Chief Commercial Officer
- President
As President, Chief Commercial Officer, Bob Sanders oversees the development and execution of SGS & Co's commercialization strategy, managing sales and business development teams across all regions.
In his previous role at IRI, Bob set the strategic initiatives for the Home, Healthcare and Mid-Market Practice by identifying business opportunities, delivering insights and actionable recommendations critical for client growth. He has also held executive positions with Wyeth/Pfizer Whitehall-Robins and Lederle Consumer Health in Sales, Marketing and General Management.
Bob serves on the Board of Directors of Consumer Healthcare Products Association and is an active member of Moose International Charitable Organization, which provides basics for underprivileged children and the elderly.
Bob holds a BA from William Paterson University and a Master's Degree from the University of Scranton. He currently resides in New Jersey with his high school sweetheart and children.
Job Titles:
- Interim Chief Operating Officer / Chief Transformation Officer
Justin Schauer manages SGS & Co's global legal operations and serves as corporate secretary to its most senior legal entities. He is also a member of SGS & Co's Executive Leadership Team, which helps to drive company strategy and execution.
Justin draws upon twenty years of experience advising public and private companies in matters of best practice and prudent risk management. Prior to joining SGS & Co in 2017, Justin was Assistant General Counsel at Neustar, Inc., where he focused on digital marketing, data analytics, internet infrastructure services, and corporate matters generally. Prior to that Justin served as Associate General Counsel to Circuit City Stores, Inc. Justin holds a LL.M. from Boston University and a BA from the University of Virginia. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar.
Piyush Chaudhari, Chief Executive Officer of SGS & Co, is responsible for leading the global enterprise including thousands of committed employees and a vast portfolio of the world's most well-known brands. He is a 20-year veteran of client service, operations and technology and has a proven track record of setting business strategy and driving profitable growth.
Piyush joined SGS & Co from IRI, where he was most recently President of the Americas and Global Strategy. During his tenure at IRI, Mr. Chaudhari oversaw a period of strong customer growth and client retention, having built enduring relationships with leading consumer companies and retailers. Before IRI, Piyush was a member of Aon Hewitt's executive committee, involved in setting the firm's direction and ensuring successful execution for its multinational clients. Prior to Aon Hewitt, Mr. Chaudhari was with McKinsey & Co., where he focused on technology and technology strategy.
Piyush has two US patents in the area of microelectronics. He has an MS and BS in mechanical engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago and MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.
Piyush is passionate about his community, holding board positions with Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry (Trustee), Metropolitan Family Services (Board Member) and Chicago Public Media (Vice Chairman).
Job Titles:
- President, Design & Digital
As Chief Financial Officer, Sandy Ramsey is responsible for SGS & Co's financial management strategy and business plan to accurately measure business performance and build enterprise value.
Prior to joining SGS, Sandy was Chief Financial Officer at Impact, a private-equity owned company that was sold to Acosta in July of 2021 where she also strengthened their finance function. She was with Acosta from 1998 to 2020 where she rose through the ranks to become the Executive Vice President of Finance Operations. Along the way, she's held a variety of roles in the accounting and finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, and mergers and acquisitions.
Sandy is a CPA and a graduate of West Virginia University. She serves as the Finance Chair and Treasurer on the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Board which helps families tackling childhood cancer by providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support. Sandy lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Steve and their dog Bela.