David Hardie | Board Advisor

    Dave joined Herbert Mines Associates as a Managing Director in early 2003. He leads the firm’s consumer products practice, but also works with selected retail and restaurant clients. Dave’s diverse search experience includes CEO’s, general managers, and a range of functional heads. Dave came to HMA from Heidrick & Struggles, where he led their consumer products practice for North America. Prior to his search career, Dave spent 20 years in management and marketing roles at leading consumer product companies. Most recently, he led marketing for Kodak’s consumer business in North America. Before that, he ran Nabisco’s cookie business. Dave began his career at Procter & Gamble, followed by E&J Gallo. A native of California by way of the Southeast, Dave graduated from Duke University with a BS in management science.