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“Having someone there who had a deep understanding of my context and the certain knowledge that they would support me to achieve my business objectives was enormously helpful. I benefitted commercially and practically from their help.

— Ex Group Audit Director, Lloyds Banking Group

“Despite some initial skepticism my retreat was a very powerful experience. My mentor was really effective in helping me develop both professionally and personally and there has been a lasting impact on the way I operate.”

— Stéphanie Nguyen Qui, Head of HR & Admin, GDF SUEZ Energy International

“As a first time CEO the support from my Merryck mentor was invaluable. The retreat was challenging and forced me to think hard about what was truly important. The relationship gave me a structure to deal with all of the things that were swirling around in my head, and helped me to deal with difficult situations more effectively.”

— Steve Clarke, CEO, WH Smith

“My overall experience of Merryck was excellent. Despite some initial hesitation I found the retreat to be a hugely worthwhile investment, setting up a strong platform for our on-going mentoring relationship. I have no hesitation in recommending a Merryck mentor to anyone in a senior leadership role.”

— Tom Cronk, SVP Commercial Operations, ARM

“I only have positive things to say about Merryck. My mentor found just the right balance between encouragement and constructive challenge. He managed at one and the same time to get close to the business and my personal challenges, and also to retain a distance that allowed him always to bring fresh perspectives.”

— Steve Riley, CEO and President of GDF SUEZ Energy UK-Europe

“My retreat was fantastic. I really needed to sort some things out and I got clarity and perspective that were invaluable. I have implemented the ideas that came up and the results are dramatic. I feel like I have found an extra gear.”

— CEO, Banking

“When I took on a senior leadership role for a major pharmaceutical company, turbulent market conditions required wholesale change within the business. Merryck’s focus on strategic and operational issues helped me lead to a successful outcome. The perspective challenge that I gained from my mentor helped me attain excellent business results and equipped me for my next role as a public company CEO.”

— CEO, Healthcare Company

“My mentor understands the challenges that CEO’s face and provides wisdom based on his experience and knowledge. Merryck & Co provides a unique service by mentoring CEOs through CEOs. I thoroughly recommend their service to any leader looking for an external support network.”

— Group CEO, Financial Services Company

“I have experienced various consultants and coaches over the years, but feel that the balance Merryck brings is phenomenally powerful.”

— CEO, FTSE 250 Company

“My mentor has had a huge impact on my personal development and my businesses performance over the last 12-18 months. He has significantly helped me develop as a leader and always has my best interests at heart. I would thoroughly recommend Merryck & Co.”

— Paul Flaum, COO, Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants

“I found my mentor very practical, with deep executive experience coupled with a great approach to problem solving. The mentoring process has helped me to achieve greater clarity, has challenged my thinking and broadened my views in many areas.”

— CEO, Energy Company

“During my period of engagement with Merryck & Co, I found their support enormously beneficial to me personally and in delivering benefits to our organization. They operate with the highest professional standards but with an approach that is designed around the mentee’s individual needs. I also benefited from their network events and access across a number of their mentors when necessary. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”

— CEO, Marketing Solutions and Publishing

“I was something of a cowboy, running the largest business in the company. My mentor helped me not only as a successful unit leader, but in most effectively partnering with the Board and peers at the highest levels of the organization.”

— Division President, ITT Industries

“I was skeptical at first but my eyes were opened during the retreat – an intense, difficult but deeply rewarding experience. I have taken a close look at how I lead, and now understand the power of enabling others to excel. I can’t recommend the Merryck process highly enough.”

— Global Head, Global Chemicals Company

“Your focus on profit and performance with an appreciation of the demands of the CEO really attracted me. My retreat was outstanding. Our work together has broadened my horizons to the extent that my role as a leader has forever changed for the better.”

— Managing Director, Investment Bank

“My company is growing at a breakneck speed, and I am one of the few females at the C-level in my industry. Having a Merryck mentor who has helped me scale the organization and navigate senior leadership as a woman and who brings real-life experience has meant the difference in our company’s revenues and in my sanity.”

— Leslie Bradshaw, Former President, COO & Co-Founder of JESS3, Now COO of Guide

“This isn’t for someone who wants to make incremental changes, or do something they are already doing slightly better. It’s for the leader who wants to make a serious difference.”

— President, Energy Company

“My Merryck mentor’s driving mission was to help me succeed. Trusting him gave me the confidence to work through a variety of issues with a very capable and seasoned professional whose only concern was me. The best analogy I can think of is the relationship between a golfer and his caddy. Except in this case, the caddy was a former champion who had played the game at its highest levels.”

— Brian O’Malley, Chief Executive Officer, Domino Foods

“I found Merryck’s support enormously beneficial to me personally and in delivering benefits to our organization. They operate with the highest professional standards but with an approach that is designed around the client’s individual needs.”

— Patrick Martell, CEO, St Ives

Dave Goebel

Mentor

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OVERVIEW

Dave Goebel is an accomplished Fortune 250 CEO, board director, and entrepreneur. He brings more than 35 years of leadership experience orchestrating successful growth strategies with fast-paced organizations. At Merryck & Co, he has mentored CEOs and emerging C-suite executives in the technology, banking, financial services, insurance and pharmaceutical industries.

CAREER HISTORY

In addition to his work at Merryck & Co, Goebel serves as lead director for Jack in the Box, Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), board director at QuickChek, a privately held company in the gas/convenience food category, Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., a publicly traded company in the hospitality segment, and board director at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

As CEO of Applebee’s International, Inc., he has effectively dealt with activist shareholders. His track record of success includes expanding both short and long-term shareholder value. Goebel is experienced in leading public and privately held companies including those that incorporated franchises within their model. He has effectively led organizations through transformation, often resulting in disruptive business models that have generated significant growth and increase in market share.

Most recently, Goebel held senior executive positions at Applebee’s, including serving as president and CEO during which time the $4.5B company operated 2,000 restaurants in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to Applebee’s, he was president of Summit Management, Inc. His largest entrepreneurial venture was with Finest Foodservice, LLC, a Boston Chicken/Boston Market franchise which he founded and co-owned, which was responsible for developing and operating 80 restaurants in seven Midwestern states.

Goebel holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and did postgraduate work at The Ohio State University. His undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology and his postgraduate studies in personnel administration are the foundation for his propensity to help leaders grow beyond their own expectations.

PERSONAL

He teaches at Children’s Mercy Hospital in its development institute and lectures frequently on leadership and values. Goebel also chaired a board for the archdiocese of Kansas City Schools for more than 12 years. In addition, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and dedicated more than 20 years extending his leadership skills on the field as a baseball coach.

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