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Greenstone Digital Partners

Strategic Digital Transformation for Global & Local Enterprises

Greenstone Digital Partners is a premier advisory firm bringing decades of collective global leadership in FMCG, retail, and digital transformation to enterprise organisations.

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About

Building Digital Excellence

Founded by industry veteran John Kelly, Greenstone Digital Partners is built on a foundation of global leadership experience at HEINEKEN, Nestlé, and Musgrave bringing unparalleled expertise in digital transformation, eCommerce strategy, and commercial excellence to every engagement.

25+
Years FMCG Experience
30+
Markets Worldwide
€2.5B+
Revenue Influenced
15+
Digital Transformations
Services

How We Partner With You

Tailored advisory services designed to accelerate your digital journey and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Route-to-Market (RTM) & Commercial Reinvention

Redesigning traditional B2B commercial models to serve modern, fragmented trade. We bridge the gap between high-level commercial strategy and front-line sales execution, helping FMCG and F&B organizations accelerate growth, optimize distributor networks and reduce the cost-to-serve.

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Executive Advisory & Fractional Leadership

Delivering targeted, ongoing support to commercial leaders on a retained monthly or fractional basis. Secure dedicated expert guidance to shape route-to-market strategies, fill critical leadership gaps, steer large-scale transformations, and ensure on-the-ground execution aligns with high-level ambitions—without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.

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Digital Transformation & B2B eCommerce

Transforming "digital dog years" into sustainable commercial growth. We guide global organizations in scaling their B2B digital capabilities and eRetail strategies—from initial pilot phases to full-scale, multi-market digital ecosystem deployments that capture new revenue streams and prevent market disintermediation.

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Commercial Due Diligence & M&A Advisory

Providing deep, practitioner-led commercial assessments for M&A, scale-ups, and complex retail or supply chain investments. We conduct rigorous sensitivity analyses and validate 'right-to-win' drivers to help investors, PE firms, and elite consultancies de-risk their FMCG and F&B investments.

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Board Advisory & Strategic Partnerships

Leveraging certified governance expertise (including AI Governance) to support board-level alignment and design high-value corporate ecosystems. We act as an independent sounding board to ensure complex transformational shifts, external tech alliances, and management business plans are effectively governed and executed.

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Executive Coaching & Education

1-on-1 executive coaching for senior leaders navigating complex digital and commercial shifts, alongside bespoke corporate training and development programmes. We empower leaders and teams with the capability building required to drive adoption and sustain long-term transformation.

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Founder Experience

A Track Record of Excellence

HEINEKEN

Global Director eRetail & eCommerce Transformation2024 – 2026
Global Partnerships Director2022 – 2024
Global Strategic Projects Director2021 – 2022
Global Director E-Commerce B2B2017 – 2021
Off Trade Business Unit Director (Ireland)2011 – 2017

Previous Roles

Head of Sales & Business DevelopmentMusgrave
Head of Foodservice DivisionNestlé
National Sales ManagerNestlé
Sales ManagerGlanbia
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Board & Advisory Roles

Board TrusteeBóthar CLG · Irish international charity
Adjunct ProfessorAcademic Institution · Executive education
Former NEDComan's Beverages · Strategic advisory

Education & Development

AI Governance CertificateThe Corporate Governance Institute

Diploma in Corporate GovernanceThe Corporate Governance Institute

Building Digital Partnerships & EcosystemsINSEAD

E2E Supply Chain LeadershipIMD Business School

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Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're exploring digital transformation, seeking board advisory, or looking for strategic partnership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Greenstone Digital Partners can support your goals.