What services does this association provide to members?

The organization provides advocacy representation, professional education programs, industry research and resources, networking events, and support services. With $20.6M in annual revenue and 5 employees, it serves members through programs designed to advance professional success and industry interests.

How does the association advocate for the industry?

Advocacy activities include monitoring legislation and regulations affecting members, developing policy positions, and engaging with government officials and agencies. The organization represents member interests before policymakers and promotes positions supporting favorable industry environment and business success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

Members access educational programs including conferences, workshops, webinars, and training courses advancing professional knowledge and skills. The association also provides certifications, publications, and online resources supporting continuous learning and career development.

How can organizations benefit from membership?

Membership benefits include advocacy representation, access to educational programs and industry resources, networking opportunities with peers, participation in standards development, and visibility through association channels. Members gain competitive advantages through knowledge sharing and collective voice in policy matters.

The Consumer Goods Forum in New York, NY - Nonprofit Profile

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$20,619,398	$23,072,583	$15,095,068	5
2023	$19,511,839	$18,638,399	$16,636,828	4
2022	$17,502,977	$16,040,076	$14,027,261	4
2021	$15,109,180	$14,452,954	$13,278,945	4
2020	$13,027,748	$14,748,194	$12,363,978	4
2019	$17,259,378	$16,865,731	$15,179,601	4
2018	$17,458,281	$17,153,109	$14,435,382	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wai-Chan Chan	Chief Executive Officer	$1,049,736	$143,220	$1,192,956	35
Sharon Bligh	Director Health & Wellness	$172,002	$99,098	$271,100	35
Didier Bergeret	Director Social Sust.& Ssc	$169,157	$97,427	$266,584	35
Rhoda Lane O'Kelly	Director Emea	$167,307	$96,407	$263,714	35
Amaya Bloch Laine	Events Director	$165,654	$95,542	$261,196	35
Isabell Dahlen	Director Finance & Administration	$164,355	$94,891	$259,246	35
Erica Sheward	Director, Gfsi	$156,506	$90,414	$246,920	35
Jonathan Berger	General Manager The Americ	$180,414	$62,990	$243,404	35
Cedric Dever	Director Environmental Sustainability	$140,709	$81,747	$222,456	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wai-Chan Chan	Managing Director	$1,015,312	$138,702	$1,154,014	35
Jonathan Berger	General Manager The Americas	$237,720	$56,497	$294,217	35
Rhoda Lane O'Kelly	Director Emea	$173,375	$94,762	$268,137	35
Amaya Bloch Laine	Events Director	$172,305	$94,169	$266,474	35
Erica Sheward	Director, Gfsi	$160,763	$87,999	$248,762	35
Isabell Dahlen	Director Finance & Administration	$158,149	$86,307	$244,456	35
Didier Bergeret	Director Social Sust.& Ssc	$157,727	$86,370	$244,097	35
Sharon Bligh	Director Health & Wellness	$152,880	$83,482	$236,362	35
Ruediger Hagedorn	Senior Manager	$136,280	$32,924	$169,204	35
Ignacio Gavilan	Director Environmental Sustainability	$108,688	$58,003	$166,691	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wai-Chan Chan	Managing Director	$895,091	$129,882	$1,024,973	35
Jonathan Berger	General Manager Americas	$227,823	$59,201	$287,024	35
Amaya Bloch Laine	Events Director	$153,174	$83,403	$236,577	35
Rhoda Lane O'Kelly	Director Emea	$152,150	$82,857	$235,007	35
Erica Sheward	Director, Gfsi	$145,995	$79,571	$225,566	35
Didier Bergeret	Director Social Sust.& Ssci	$139,180	$75,840	$215,020	35
Isabell Dahlen	Director Finance & Administration	$131,139	$77,487	$208,626	35
Ignacio Gavilan	Director Environmental Sustainability	$123,327	$67,190	$190,517	35
Sharon Bligh	Director Health & Wellness	$120,929	$65,909	$186,838	35
Ruediger Hagedorn	Senior Manager	$113,407	$31,059	$144,466	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wai-Chan Chan	Managing Director	$982,490	$107,485	$1,089,975	35
Jonathan Berger	General Manager Americas	$225,738	$61,965	$287,703	35
Amaya Bloch Laine	Events Director	$170,456	$93,725	$264,181	35
Rhoda Lane O'Kelly	Director Emea	$164,478	$90,183	$254,661	35
Erica Sheward	Director, Gfsi	$160,070	$88,173	$248,243	35
Isabell Dahlen	Director Finance & Administration	$141,858	$78,436	$220,294	35
Didier Bergeret	Director Social Sust.& Ssci	$139,121	$76,901	$216,022	35
Sharon Bligh	Director Health & Wellness	$133,602	$74,022	$207,624	35
Ignacio Gavilan	Director Environmental Sustainability	$133,402	$73,915	$207,317	35
Ruediger Hagedorn	Director E2Evc	$122,994	$32,764	$155,758	35

The Consumer Goods Forum

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Serve Members

Advocate Industry

Develop Standards

Share Knowledge

Programs and Initiatives

Member Advocacy

Professional Development

Team & Leadership

Wai-Chan Chan

Sharon Bligh

Didier Bergeret

Rhoda Lane O'Kelly

Amaya Bloch Laine

Isabell Dahlen

Erica Sheward

Cedric Dever

Jonathan Berger

Milestones

Association Founded

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

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Phone

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Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Wai-Chan Chan	Managing Director Eff. 7/2020	$564,190	—	$564,190	35
Peter Freedman	Managing Director Until 6/2020	$296,673	$108,917	$405,590	35
Jonathan Berger	General Manager Americas	$210,480	$61,632	$272,112	35
Amaya Bloch Laine	Events Director	$166,812	$91,283	$258,095	35
Rhoda Lane O'Kelly	Director Emea	$147,771	$81,143	$228,914	35
Erica Sheward	Director, Gfsi	$142,779	$78,262	$221,041	35
Isabell Dahlen	Director Finance & Administration	$138,731	$76,337	$215,068	35
Ignacio Gavilan	Director Environmental Sustainability	$131,946	$72,728	$204,674	35
Didier Bergeret	Director Social Sust.& Ssci	$130,770	$72,102	$202,872	35
Sharon Bligh	Director Health & Wellness	$130,484	$71,951	$202,435	35
Ruediger Hagedorn	Director E2Evc	$121,144	$32,111	$153,255	35