Ep. 80 | Can Ethical Chocolate Actually Scale? (CEO of Alter Eco)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bearden-736821/https://www.alterecofoods.com/In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Keith Bearden — CEO of Alter Eco, private equity operating partner, and executive coach.We discuss:• Turnarounds and value creation• Climate conviction vs. performative sustainability• Leading high-performance teams• Private equity discipline inside purpose-driven brands• Why culture breaks before numbers doKeith has led domestic and international organizations across food, beverage, and consumer brands — and brings a rare mix of operational rigor and values-driven leadership.If you’re a CEO, board member, founder, or operator — this episode is for you.