Rich Kottmeyer serves as a Managing Director at Pivot > Group, leading the Food, Agriculture, and Beverage (FAB) practice. A globally recognized thought leader with over 30 years of experience, Rich has driven transformation across the food and agricultural value chain, specializing in turnarounds, strategy, and performance improvement.
Rich has held leadership positions at prominent firms like FTI Consulting, Accenture, IBM, and KPMG, where he built and led some of the largest agriculture and food production practices in professional services. His expertise encompasses private equity due diligence, performance improvement, ESG initiatives, investment banking, and technology strategy.
Most recently, Rich served as Senior Advisor at Michael Best Strategies, providing strategic guidance on government affairs, food security, and agricultural policy. He has advised global private equity firms and led high-impact projects across sectors including dairy, controlled environmental agriculture, and animal health.
Rich’s career highlights include advising the U.S. Administration and USDA, spearheading innovative food security initiatives, and managing complex global M&A transactions. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker and contributor to major publications on topics ranging from agricultural technology to global food trends.
Rich holds a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington University. His leadership, vision, and extensive industry knowledge position him to drive impactful results at Pivot Group.