Planet Dog – Think Globally… Act Doggedly!
This week Michelle Fern welcomes Colleen McCracken, CEO of Planet Dog. Since incorporating in 1997, Planet Dog has been known as the industry's leading socially responsible, values-based design house, bringing people and dogs together for fun and mutual support. What gets their tails wagging is creating, innovating, and developing premium products "made for dogs, by dog lovers" all while being fully dedicated to satisfying both you and your best friend.
BIO:
Colleen McCracken - Chief Executive Officer & Partner
Colleen McCracken has over 30 years of experience in Finance, Operations and Leadership. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Bentley University and received an Executive MBA with High Honors distinction from Boston University in 2014. Colleen has held numerous positions in Finance, Operations and senior leadership throughout her career with large multi-national companies including WR Grace and G.H. Bass. Prior to joining Planet Dog in 2013, Colleen was the CEO of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, Inc., a manufacturer and retailer of premium hand crafted American furniture where she was employed for 15 years. Colleen is the Chair of the Board for the Institute for Family Owned Business (IFOB) and is involved in numerous leadership roles in support of the Institute’s efforts, including CEO Forum, Women in Family Owned Business and judging for the Institute’s Family Business of the Year awards. Colleen is also a previous adjunct teacher at UNE in the Business program.