What does it take to lead a high-performing team in the fast-paced world of CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) while staying grounded, authentic, and purpose-driven?

In this powerful episode of Candid with Candidates, host Jenn Hahn sits down with Ashleigh Gage, Senior Director of Portfolio Development at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company), to unpack her remarkable 20+ year career journey in the manufacturing and consumer packaged goods space.

From her start in Acosta’s leadership development program to navigating category management at Campbell’s and now leading cross-functional strategy at Kellanova, Ashleigh shares candid advice on leading remote teams with top results, building trust quickly in a new role or organization and staying open to advice and ideas from mentors.

Whether you’re looking to build upon a career you've already started or make a transition, this episode is packed with honest wisdom and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss.

What you'll learn:

• How to WIN in business through long-term trust in an industry where "people always come back together"
• Why turning your camera on is more than just etiquette, it’s leadership in a remote-first world
• How to manage career growth and motherhood with her very own 80/20 rule for her life
• Why your next opportunity may come from someone you impressed a decade ago
• How to show up to an interview without too much of the word "we"
• Why she thinks sweeping the floor early in her career made all the difference

Connect with Ashleigh

• LinkedIn
• Kellanova careers page

Next Steps:
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