Michelle Stacy
Former Keurig President, P&G Executive, Engaged Leadership & Innovation Expert
Biography
•President, Keurig Inc. (2008-2013) •Vice President of Global Business Management, Gillette (1982-2005) •Former Expert in Residence, Harvard Innovation Lab •Board of Directors: iRobot, Coravin, HydraFacial Michelle Stacy is a business transformation expert with a track record of turning brands into category leaders and leading organizations through high-growth, high stakes environments. As former President of Keurig, she led the company’s dramatic expansion, increasing revenue from $200 million to $2.5 billion, driving consumer adoption, and creating industry-shaping partnerships with Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Folgers. Before Keurig, she spent 25 years at P&G and Gillette, where she led global business units, spearheaded market-defining innovations, and built teams that delivered sustained competitive advantage. Her expertise spans corporate strategy, innovation leadership, and growth acceleration. She has built highperformance teams that deliver breakthrough results, led M&A initiatives, and shaped consumer and goto-market strategies that drive market dominance. At Keurig, she also developed a direct-to-consumer strategy that leveraged digital and e-commerce platforms to build consumer loyalty and increase market penetration. Michelle serves as a board director for iRobot, Skullcandy, and Milton’s Bakery, and advises Adventure Ready Brands and Bellwether Coffee on business strategy, market positioning, and scalable growth. She has also served on the boards of Coravin, Tervis Tumblers, Hydrafacial, and Young Innovations, providing expertise in corporate governance, acquisitions, and operational leadership. As a keynote speaker, Michelle delivers C-suite-level insights on leadership, innovation, and business growth. She brings real-world experience, battle-tested leadership lessons, and a practical, boardr oom ready perspective that resonates with executives and leadership teams. She equips audiences with the tools to drive change, lead with impact, and sustain growth in an unpredictable world. She holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College.
Speech Topics
Full Engagement Leadership: What I Learned Over Coffee
Michelle Stacy shows leaders how to build engaged, innovative, and high-performing teams by focusing on the asset that drives every result: their people. Drawing from her years leading billion-dollar growth at Keurig and P&G, she shares practical strategies for creating workplaces where teams feel valued, trusted, and inspired to contribute their best. Key Learning Objectives • Leading with purpose and performance • Balancing clarity, accountability, and humanity • Creating cultures where innovation thrives • Elevating team engagement through simple, repeatable habits • Strengthening the middle layer of management to drive consistency and results Ideal Audiences Corporate leadership teams, people managers, senior executives, high-growth organizations, culture-driven companies. Audience Takeaways • Practical leadership habits that strengthen trust, communication, and team ownership • A modern framework for building high-performance culture • Tools for developing and retaining top talent • Strategies for creating an environment where people and performance grow together
Strategy, Innovation, and Growth: 5 Strategies That Transform Companies
Michelle brings frontline experience from scaling Keurig from $200M to $2.5B, offering leaders a practical blueprint for sustainable growth. She breaks down how high-performing companies innovate, align teams, and execute strategy—even in volatile markets. Key Strategies: • Strategic Vision and Planning • Creating a Mission and Vision – Define a clear and compelling purpose for your organization. • Building an OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures) – A framework for turning vision into action. • Managing Growth Effectively – Strategies to scale your business while remaining agile. Harnessing Customer Insights • Building an Innovation Culture – Foster the capabilities and mindset needed to sustain long-term innovation. • Transforming Go-To-Market Strategies – How to bring products and services to market successfully. • Creating an Aligned Organization – Developing an engaged workforce. Ideal Audiences Executives, innovation teams, strategy leaders, high-growth organizations, product and marketing teams. Audience Takeaways • A proven roadmap for scaling organizations with clarity and confidence • Practical tools for aligning teams around strategy and execution • Insight into how market-leading brands stay relevant and customer-obsessed
Women's Leadership: My Career Journey: Balance, Leadership and Personal Choices
Michelle shares candid stories and field-tested strategies from her trailblazing career at Keurig, Gilette, and P&G—and how she balanced growth, leadership, and family along the way. This keynote empowers women to make intentional choices that align with their values, ambitions, and wellbeing. Key Learning Objectives • Making intentional decisions that shape a fulfilling life and career • Turning professional and personal challenges into momentum • Navigating setbacks, expectations, and competing demands • Leading with clarity and confidence in every season Ideal Audiences Women’s leadership events, ERGs, executive groups, conferences focused on growth and empowerment. Audience Takeaways • A practical mindset for leading with purpose • Strategies for thriving in demanding, high-visibility roles • A refreshing, relatable perspective on success, balance, and growth
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