Karl Hingel
Karl Hingel comes to FreshDining with a demonstrated ability employ his holistic approach to sustainable enterprise development to build highly motivated management teams focused on achieving common company goals within diverse cultures that support and balance brand and business objectives while elevating corporate identity, brand integrity and shareholder value.
With 15 years of consumer products experience Hingel has served in various senior level executive positions as well as corporate officer.
As the Director of Global Development at Oakley, Inc. (NYSE “00”) Hingel’s focus centered on the strategic development and optimization of Oakley’s international distribution and licensee relationships as well as vertical integration of those contracted territories into wholly owned subsidiaries. He led key international initiatives that drove company evolution from a $90M privately held and domestically-focused company to a publicly held $500M global brand. Developed International business from 10% of total revenue, with subsidiary sales of 20%, to 54% of total revenue with 80% of those sales derived at the increased margin level of subsidiary consolidation. Then as Vice President of International of Spy Optic, Inc. (NASDAQ “0RNG”) Hingel Led the complete international business unit at Spy’s US-based Global Headquarters as well as Spy’s European Headquarters in Varese, Italy. Principal focus at Spy necessitated the evaluation of the cause(s) and institution of solutions for the recovery and sustainable growth of Spy’s international business. This, while assisting in the preparation for the Company to enter the public markets.
Hingel is known for his holistic and balanced approach to solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. He brings vast collaborative experience in leveraging both internal and external corporate, tax and legal resources to establish proper thresholds of risk and opportunity within various domestic and international jurisdictions. He provides a contextual breadth of consideration and understanding that promotes unity of purpose, process ownership, productivity, and accountability to ultimately propel corporate growth objectives forward.
freshdining™ has retained the advisory services of Karl Hingel (Hingel Ventures, Inc.) for the purpose of assembling, examining, evaluating and documenting the fresh business processes and procedures. The resulting document, the freshdining™| operational manual, shall serve to blueprint its existing functional areas and brand development and will provide the baseline for scalability improvements as well as the cursory model for strategic replication, in whole or in part, by fresh and/or its authorized partners.
Throughout this engagement Karl Hingel shall also serve the CEO, Todd DeMann, as a strategic business and brand development advisor.
FRESHFACT: Dietary fiber is mainly needed to keep the digestive system healthy. It also contributes to other processes, such as stabilizing glucose and cholesterol levels.
The Freshology Team
- Todd DeMann, Founder and CEO
- As one of the leading managers and entrepreneurs in Southern California’s competitive hospitality and lifestyle sectors, Todd DeMann’s passion for innovation and excellence has been the guiding spirit behind both Fresh Dining and his several prior successful endeavors.
read more > - Bruce Knight, COO
- With over twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Bruce Knight knows precisely what it takes to operate a top-notch food service organization. read more >
- Rana Mansour, VP of Operations
- Bringing a unique blend of health care expertise, operations experience and communications skills to every project she oversees, Rana Mansour stands as an exemplar of the contemporary management professional, demonstrating a range of talents and perspectives as accomplished as it is diverse. read more >
- Michael Weldon, Culinary Director, Gourmet Programs
- With a background that includes hotels, restaurants, corporations, food service management, and experience gained from working alongside some of the most renowned names in the culinary world, Michael Weldon is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges provided by a groundbreaking organization like Fresh Dining. read more >
- Raffi J. Asadourian, Culinary Director, National Programs
- As one of the most highly-regarded chefs to emerge from the Los Angeles culinary scene over the last decade, Raffi Asadourian brings a combination of rigorous training, farsighted leadership and an impeccable palate to the position of Chef de Cuisine at Fresh Dining. read more >
- Rito Vital, Culinary Director, Special Programs
- From his roots in the rich culinary traditions of his native Mexico to his experience at the upper reaches of the Los Angeles restaurant and catering industry, Rito Vital's extraordinary range of influences shapes his unique contributions as Culinary Director of Specials at Freshology. read more >
Advisory Board
- David Kramer
- David Kramer has consistently been a top producing agent representing Buyers and Sellers of major estates and unique properties throughout the Westside for 20 years. His expertise and talent have made him a recognized leader in the real estate industry. read more >
- Karl Hingel
- freshdining™ has retained the advisory services of Karl Hingel for the purpose of assembling, examining, evaluating and documenting the fresh business processes and procedures. read more >
- John P. Roberts, Senior Vice President, Interactive & Digital Media, GSN
- The visionary behind the launch of GSN’s groundbreaking interactive television services, John P. Roberts, GSN’s Senior Vice President, Interactive and Digital Media is recognized throughout the industry as an iTV pioneer. read more >
Fresh Experts
- Nicholas J. Yphantides MD, MPH
- Noted author (My Big Fat Greek Diet), consultant, speaker, healthcare executive and family practice physician and and community advocate. read more >
- Dr. Farid Zarif, Director, Nutrition/Dietetics
- Dr. Farid Zarif, MPH, ND, PhD, resident Nutritionist and Director, Nutrition and Dietetics at Fresh Dining™, Burbank, California, is the founder The Zarifian Method©. read more >
- Edward Jackowski, Ph.D.
- Fitness innovator, author and motivational speaker, Edward Jackowski, Ph.D. holds his B.B.A. from Baruch Business College and his Masters and Doctorate in Behavioral Management from International University for Graduate Studies. read more >
- Dr. Kelly E. Williams, MD
- Dr. Kelly E. Williams earned her medical degree from University of California and completed her residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kelly E. Williams is currently practicing in Laguna Hills. read more >
- Dr. Charles L. Blum, DC
- Dr. Blum is a chiropractor practicing in Santa Monica, California since 1981 treating women during their pregnancy as well as children. read more >
- Dr. Walker Ozar, DC
- Dr. Ozar started his practice at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Two years later, he founded Beverly Hills Posture and Rehabilitation Institute. read more >
- Dr. Nicole Williams-Alexander, MD
- Dr. Nicole Williams-Alexander earned her medical degree from Howard College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA in Family Medicine. read more >