Tony Anzovino
5 years with company and in current role
Vision in Action: As VP of global sourcing for apparel maker Haggar, Anzovino is focused on “aligning the goals and strategies of our team, consolidating our vendor base and making huge improvements to our overall garment quality.” Among his proudest accomplishments at Haggar has been continuing to increase the sourcing team’s “Apparel Intelligence Quotient.” “This allows us to make better decisions and understand the needs of both our customers and our factories,” he explains. Elsewhere, “We’ve saved 125 million water bottles from recycling by converting them to a yarn” that is woven into the fabric used for Haggar’s Eclo Stria — which currently is the No. 1 selling dress pant in the U.S. “He has been able to build and reshape a stronger and more driven team than ever before,” noted the Haggar colleague who nominated Anzovino for recognition. On the Horizon: Anzovino is looking toward “new product launches that capitalize on our fabric and garment construction development, as well as finding a way to use more sustainable yarns.” Both efforts will seek to deliver incremental sales and increased brand awareness. Favorite App: “It’s probably my Formula 1 app, which allows me to follow the races in real time!” Leadership Philosophy: “I never ask the team to do something I wouldn’t do, and I’m always pushing them to be better,” he explains. “We’ve read Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ together several times and have dissected each verse. It’s really interesting to hear everyone’s take on each one.” Finding Inspiration: “There are so many quotes. Don’t get attached. Don’t screw up. Those are the ones my friends give me. The one I give the team is that there are only two things we control: our effort and our attitude.” Advice for the Next Gen: “Understand how competitive the field is, and how quickly technology is changing things. The industry is changing daily.”
Leadership Philosophy: Early in his life, Belcastro was heavily influenced by the game of baseball, which promotes building individual skills but also relying on the team. “My philosophy is grounded in the fundamental themes of servant leadership and the development of people as well as the overall team,” he says. Finding Inspiration: “A quote by legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano states, ‘If you laugh, you think and you cry, that’s a heck of a day!’” Belcastro always looks for opportunities to apply this motto to key situations. Advice for the Next Gen: “With the advent of technology, the next generation of industry leaders will learn and develop at a much faster pace, spending shorter periods of time in roles than my generation did.” Therefore, Belcastro recommends gaining experience in different disciplines, like finance, marketing and supply chain. “Even if it’s not a promotion, grab it. Seek out both mentors and sponsors for guidance and direction.”
Alan Boehme Dennis (Denny) Belcastro
6 years with company; 4 years in current role
2 years with company and in current role
Vision in Action: Belcastro is no stranger to the CG industry: He has 40+ years of experience with Nabisco/Kraft Foods and Hillshire Brands/Tyson Foods, and even a couple of years with the nonprofit GMA in Washington, DC. Belcastro’s current role is a new position created to help Kimberly-Clark raise its level of collaboration with trading partners and industry associations, engaging in key issues and opportunities that ultimately will better serve the consumer. On the Horizon: Everything that Kimberly-Clark does — from helping parents care for their families to watching out for the planet — is part of the company’s vision to provide essentials for a better life. “For our business to succeed, we must continue to care about the future of our communities and our planet on sustainability. We’re focused on building a variety of new skills and capabilities within the organization,” he says. Favorite App: Belcastro cites iTunes as his most-used app. “However, I’ve gained a high level of appreciation for Evernote, a virtual notebook.”
Vision in Action: Boehme was instrumental in fast-tracking “The Bridge,” Coca-Cola’s commercialization program for start-up technology companies that provide solutions for consumer engagement, retail, supply chain, marketing innovation or health & wellness. (The program went from concept
CONSUMERGOODS.COM | JUNE 2017 | CGT
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