Harold “Hal” Craig founded Trout Creek Consulting on the principle that management consultants with strong problem solving and finance skills, significant operating experience, and industry knowledge will deliver superior value to clients.  TCC helps clients create value through improved decision making and effective execution by providing Actionable Strategies, Market Understanding, Objective Valuations, Business Simulations, Corporate Development, and Immediate Impact Workshops.  Prior to founding TCC, Mr. Craig managed global personal care and drug delivery technology businesses with direct reports in the United States, Europe, and India.  Additionally, he managed international due diligence projects and led the strategic planning and M&A function for a $350MM/yr ingredient business supplying the food, medical device, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.  Mr. Craig created the fine chemicals supply chain strategy and "Make vs. Buy" business process for a major pharmaceutical firm.

Mr. Craig, who has worked for Dow Chemical (including Marion Merrell Dow, now Sanofi-Aventis), Arthur D. Little, and FMC, has extensive experience building and leading successful teams in commercial, manufacturing, product development, and charitable endeavors.  He has also facilitated Creating High Performance Teams workshops.  Mr. Craig has provided assessments and/or due diligence on >300 M&A, licensing, joint venture, internal growth, and venture investment opportunities.  He is a member of the Physical Sciences Investment Advisory Committee of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Mr. Craig received his MBA with high distinction from the University of Michigan and his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.