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Guttman Development
Strategies -
Impact

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Our success is built on the trusting relationships that foster loyalty and encourage our clients to consistently recommend us to others, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating exceptional outcomes.

GDS tackles real-time challenges with precision, delivering expert solutions that guide early-stage startups through private equity, prepare them for IPOs, and support Fortune 500 companies in achieving their strategic goals.

Shifting Mindsets:

#1 Organization High Performance Contributor

Our approach focuses on dismantling traditional hierarchies to foster agile, cross-functional teams, resulting in accelerated decision-making, enhanced collaboration, and standout performance.

 

We are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals and drive success in today's competitive business landscape.

Unlock Your Potential with Guttman Development Strategies

Shifting Mindsets

Empowering Organizations for Success

Client Success Stories

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Ronen Zohar
CEO at
Sabra Dipping Company

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was instrumental in embedding a high-performance culture at Sabra Dipping Company. Their expertise guided us in aligning our leadership and management teams, fostering trust, openness, and a commitment to excellence. This cultural transformation not only propelled our growth from $50 million to $500 million in seven years but also ensured a seamless leadership transition. GDS's approach empowered our entire organization, instilling values that will sustain Sabra's success well into the future."

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Brian Camastral
Global President at
Mars Foods

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Mars Latin America's performance. Their expertise in high-performance team alignment enabled us to break down silos, enhance associate engagement from the 20th to the 80th percentile, and achieve consistent financial growth. By fostering interdependent business units and empowering leaders at all levels, GDS helped us create a dynamic, collaborative culture that not only met but exceeded our strategic objectives."

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Catherine Burzik

President of Applied Biosystems

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was instrumental in revitalizing Applied Biosystems during a period of stagnation. Their expertise in fostering high-performance, horizontal teams empowered our leadership to make swift, decentralized decisions, breaking away from a traditional command-and-control structure. This cultural transformation led to a significant increase in stock price and market capitalization, renewed revenue growth, and successful acquisitions. GDS's guidance equipped our teams with the confidence and tools necessary to tackle business challenges effectively."

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Robert Gordon

CEO of Dairy Famers

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Dairy Farmers into a high-performance, horizontal organization. Their expertise enabled us to dismantle silos and establish cross-functional teams, each accountable for their category's profitability. This shift led to a 15% increase in value-added branded sales, a one-third reduction in our product portfolio, and recognition as a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods business. GDS's guidance was instrumental in our turnaround, fostering a culture of accountability and agility that continues to drive our success."

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Paul Michaels
CEO & President of
Mars

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Mars, Inc. into a high-performance, horizontal organization. Their expertise facilitated the alignment of our leadership team, breaking down silos and fostering authentic, real-time conversations. This cultural shift not only accelerated decision-making and efficiency but also empowered teams at all levels to take ownership of their roles. GDS's guidance was instrumental in embedding our core values into daily operations, leading to significant growth and enhanced financial performance."

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Todd Lachman

Founder & CEO of Sovos Brands

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) has been instrumental in shaping Sovos Brands into a high-performance organization. Their expertise in fostering horizontal leadership and authentic communication has empowered our teams to operate with agility and accountability. This cultural transformation has not only accelerated our growth trajectory but also ensured that we remain aligned with our core values, driving sustained success in the competitive food industry."

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Our Iconic Clients

We have served a massive and diverse client base, representing hundreds of companies across

all sectors, from thousands of global leaders in Consumer Goods and Pharma to innovators in Technology, Real Estate, Financial Services, and beyond.

Our clients have ranged from iconic brands such as PepsiCo, American Airlines, and GE to specialized industry leaders and visionary organizations.

This extensive reach across sectors showcases our ability to tailor high-impact strategies that resonate with diverse industries, empowering each client to scale efficiently and drive sustainable growth.​

20th Century Studios
Publishing
ALDO Group
Retail
Abbott
Pharma & Medical
Acorda Therapeutics
Pharma & Medical
Affinity Federal Credit Union
Financial Services
Agilex Fragrances
Manufacturing
Aimbridge Hospitality
Hospitality
Alcon Labs
Consumer Goods
Aliaxis
Manufacturing
Altria
Manufacturing
American Airlines
Hospitality
Amway
Consumer Goods
Amy's Kitchen
Food & Beverage
Applied Biosystems
Pharma & Medical
Arnott's Group
Food & Beverage
Artera
Infrastructure
AstraZeneca
Pharma & Medical
Atlantic Health System
Healthcare
Atlantic Philanthropies
Non-Profit
Axcan Pharma
Pharma & Medical
B&G Foods
Food & Beverage
Banfield Pet Hospital
Healthcare
Bausch & Lomb
Manufacturing
Bayer Consumer Care
Consumer Goods
Becton Dickinson
Pharma & Medical
Belden Inc.
Manufacturing
Blackstone Inc.
Private Equity
Bloomberg
Financial Services
BlueOcean Ventures
Private Equity
Bonnie Brae
Education
Boston Bruins
Sports
Boulder Brands
Food & Beverage
BrandSafway
Infrastructure
Bristol Myers Squibb
Pharma & Medical
CCH Inc.
Technology
CIT Bank
Financial Services
Cadbury Schweppes
Food & Beverage
Calvin Klein
Retail
Campbell Soup Company
Food & Beverage
Capitol Records
Publishing
Cardinal Health
Pharma & Medical
Carlyle Global Investment Firm
Private Equity
Carnival Corporation
Hospitality
Case Western Reserve University
Education
Catalent
Pharma & Medical
Central Garden & Pet
Consumer Goods
Champion
Retail
Chase Manhattan Bank
Financial Services
Chico's
Retail
Chubb & Son
Insurance
Church & Dwight
Consumer Goods
Ciba Vision (ALCON)
Consumer Goods
Citigroup
Financial Services
City of Hope
Healthcare
Coach
Retail
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate
Colgate-Palmolive
Consumer Goods
Columbia University
Education
Community Service Society of NY
Non-Profit
Coty
Consumer Goods
Credit Suisse
Financial Services
Custom Ink
Retail
DSM Nutritional Products
Food & Beverage
Daiichi Sankyo
Pharma & Medical
Dawn Foods
Food & Beverage
Decco
Infrastructure
Delaware North
Hospitality
DuPont
Consumer Goods
EMD USA Pharmaceuticals
Pharma & Medical
East Brunswick Public Schools
Education
Eli Lilly
Pharma & Medical
Elusys Therapeutics, Inc.
Pharma & Medical
Emerging Health
Technology
Ethos Veterinary Health
Healthcare
FXI
Consumer Goods
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Education
Fannie Mae
Government
Fashion Institute of Technology
Education
Fluke Corporation
Manufacturing
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Hospitality
Fonterra
Food & Beverage
GKN Automotive
Manufacturing
Gap
Retail
Gehry Partners
Architectural
General Electric (GE)
Consumer Goods
Givaudan
Food & Beverage
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Pharma & Medical
Glen Raven
Manufacturing
Goodman Fielder
Food & Beverage
Greatwater Opportunity Capital
Private Equity
HBO
Publishing
Haleon
Consumer Goods
Hastens Beds
Manufacturing
Heinz UK
Food & Beverage
Henkel
Manufacturing
Henkels & McCoy
Infrastructure
Hines Property Management
Real Estate
Home Market Foods
Food & Beverage
Honeywell
Technology
Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. (Amgen)
Pharma & Medical
INTTRA
Technology
Imagine360
Insurance
Insomnia Cookies
Food & Beverage
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
Consumer Goods
JAB Holding Company
Private Equity
JDE (Jacobs Douwe Egberts)
Food & Beverage
John Hancock Financial
Financial Services
Johnson & Johnson
Pharma & Medical
Johnson & Johnson
Consumer Goods
K. Hovnanian
Real Estate
KAO Salons
Consumer Goods
Kellogg's
Food & Beverage
Keurig Dr Pepper
Consumer Goods
Krispy Kreme
Food & Beverage
L'Oreal
Consumer Goods
La Quinta Inns and Suites
Hospitality
Liz Claiborne
Retail
MTV Music Television
Publishing
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
Real Estate
Maersk
Transportation
Maesa
Consumer Goods
Maquet
Pharma & Medical
Mars, Inc.
Food & Beverage
Merck
Pharma & Medical
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America
Pharma & Medical
MobilityWare
Technology
Motorola
Consumer Goods
Munich Re Specialty Insurance
Insurance
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Sports
NEST New York
Consumer Goods
NHL (National Hockey League)
Sports
National Veterinary Associates
Healthcare
Nature's Path
Consumer Goods
Neutrogena
Consumer Goods
New England Sports Network (NESN)
Publishing
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Government
New York Department of Insurance
Government
New York Department of Transportation
Government
Newark Public Schools
Education
Newman's Own
Food & Beverage
Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
Manufacturing
North Castle Partners
Private Equity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pharma & Medical
Nubank
Financial Services
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Pharma & Medical
Orthofix
Pharma & Medical
Peet's Coffee
Food & Beverage
Pegasus
Real Estate
PepsiCo, Inc.
Consumer Goods
Performance Food Group
Food & Beverage
Perseus Book Group
Publishing
Pfizer, Inc.
Pharma & Medical
Philip Morris International
Consumer Goods
Picatinny Federal Credit Union
Government
Pinnacle Foods
Food & Beverage
Playtex Products
Consumer Goods
Polo Ralph Lauren
Retail
Pouschine Cook Capital Management
Financial Services
Prudential
Insurance
Reckitt
Manufacturing
Revalia Bio
Pharma & Medical
Ricola
Food & Beverage
Royal Canin
Consumer Goods
STORIS Inc.
Technology
Sabra Dipping Company
Food & Beverage
Saltmine
Technology
Sanofi Aventis
Pharma & Medical
Sara Lee Corporation
Food & Beverage
Scrum Inc.
Technology
Sears Home Services
Consumer Goods
Sensience
Manufacturing
Skillsoft
Education
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Education
Sovos Brands
Food & Beverage
Spectrum360
Non-Profit
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation
Manufacturing
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Hospitality
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Food & Beverage
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
Retail
Strauss Water
Food & Beverage
Stryker
Pharma & Medical
Summit Medical Group
Healthcare
SunRice Group
Food & Beverage
Sunfood Superfoods
Food & Beverage
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
Pharma & Medical
Sycamore Partners
Private Equity
Symrise
Food & Beverage
Takeda Pharma
Pharma & Medical
Tate & Lyle
Food & Beverage
Tektronix
Manufacturing
The Coca-Cola Company
Food & Beverage
The Dannon Company
Food & Beverage
The Manischewitz Company
Food & Beverage
The New York Times
Publishing
The YMCA of Eastern Union County
Non-Profit
Tishman Speyer
Real Estate
Tommy Hilfiger
Retail
Touchstone Wireless
Technology
TruGreen
Consumer Goods
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Publishing

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Phone: 973-770.7177

Email: gds@guttman.ai

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Mt Arlington, NJ 07856  

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