Leadership
The Cambridge Group's leadership team is comprised of both successful consultants and seasoned practitioners. Our principals have deep industry and consulting experience across a range of vertical markets. Our Directors are proven executives, each of them previous CEOs or upper-level managers of major, blue-chip companies. Implementing successful growth strategies for more than three decades, The Cambridge Group's leadership provides clients with unmatched expertise and experience.
Steve Hughes is one of the most successful food and beverage executives of the past 20 years.
In addition to his work as a Director with The Cambridge Group, Steve is also the Chairman and CEO of Boulder Specialty Brands, a special purpose acquisition corporation that acquired GAF Brands, Inc., the makers of Smart Balance® and Earth Balance® heart-healthy food products, in May 2007. Prior to this time, Steve was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the White Wave Division of Dean Foods where revenue more than doubled to $414 million and EBITDA tripled during his tenure. Before working at Dean Foods, Steve was Chief Executive Officer of Celestial Seasoning where revenue grew 80% and EBITDA increased by 250%. He also served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Tropicana U.S. division where revenue doubled to $2 billion and EBITDA quadrupled in 48 months. Steve also led the team that launched Healthy Choice for ConAgra becoming Executive Vice President and General Manager of Healthy Choice.
Steve received his undergraduate degree from Denison University and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago.