Winning the Digital Shelf: Omar Haque on Omnichannel Strategy, Leadership, and Innovation (Vice President & General Manager, Omnichannel at Bimbo Bakeries USA)

Given your experience in shaping the online future of CPG and FMCG, could you share some key strategies or insights on how CPG companies can successfully navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, especially in the context of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer models, and retail media?
Having held roles in various countries and grown businesses globally, what unique challenges and opportunities have you encountered in different markets? How do you approach adapting CPG strategies to diverse consumer behaviors and market dynamics across countries?
In the realm of new Shopper & Consumer Experiences, could you highlight a specific initiative or innovation that you've been involved in, either at Colgate Palmolive or Bimbo Bakeries, which significantly impacted customer engagement and satisfaction? How do you foster a culture of innovation within a large CPG organization?
You've successfully grown businesses from $0 to $500M+ twice. What are some key principles or leadership strategies you believe contributed to this remarkable achievement? How do you balance the responsibilities of a P&L role with the need for continuous innovation and adaptation in the fast-paced CPG industry?