Fundamental Brands is a growth accelerator and holding company dedicated to scaling exceptional consumer brands across beauty, fragrance, personal care, and private label industries.
We champion brands generating $2M–$50M in annual revenue with strong products, visionary leadership, and untapped potential—providing the capital, strategy, distribution, and hands-on support they need to break through while preserving their unique vision.
With decades of combined operational expertise, we deliver exactly what each brand needs to reach its next phase of growth—distribution, marketing, manufacturing, R&D, digital brand-building, and access to a powerful network.
Through collaboration, innovation, and purposeful execution, we remove administrative burdens so founders can focus on what they do best: creating high-quality products and building enduring brands that foster consumer trust and loyalty.
By building a synergistic portfolio aligned in purpose and optimized for cross-channel growth, we believe we are positioned to create outsized, long-term value—making great brands fundamental to people, to markets, and to the future.
Founder, Executive Chairman of the Board
Entrepreneur and corporate finance executive with five decades of transactional and managerial experience. Founded one of the first retail auto leasing companies, which was acquired by a major auto leasing and rental company. Senior Partner in an auto loan securitization specialty finance company. Co-Head of Capital Markets for a ...
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Founder, Board Member, President & COO
Sam Genovese brings over 25 years of leadership and expertise across multiple sectors of the healthcare industry. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at KRS Global Biotechnology, a 503-B Outsourcing Facility in Boca Raton, Florida, he built infrastructure to support formulary expansion and Acute Care Division growth, ...
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Founder, Board Member
Edward Klayman is the Co-Founder and CEO of IMAC, an insurance marketing company he has led since 1994. As an experienced insurance company executive, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. Edward is also a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and managing successful businesses. His leadership extends...
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Chief Executive Officer
Mark Hauman is a transformational CFO and supply chain executive with a proven record of delivering $1B+ in cost savings, double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, and successful exits across consumer goods, food & beverage, and beauty. A trusted advisor to boards, investors, and CEOs, he has guided companies through global expansion, ...
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Chief Financial Officer
Scott Metheny brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. He previously served as CFO of a homeopathic pharmaceutical company, CFO of a managed care insurance plan, and Finance Director for the University of Florida Healthcare, as well as for a Centene affiliate in Florida. ...
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Chief Marketing Officer
Allison Mosca is a seasoned marketing executive with 12 years of experience leading integrated brand and media strategy across CPG, beverage/alcohol, banking, beauty, and OTC categories. Most recently, as Media Director at Omnicom, she led national campaigns for Welch’s—including the 2023 brand refresh—which increased ...
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Chief Legal Officer
Gary is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 30 years of experience spanning private practice and in-house counsel positions. He brings a comprehensive background in navigating complex legal, regulatory, and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions. ...
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Founder, Executive Chairman of the Board
Jack Takacs is an entrepreneur and corporate finance executive with five decades of transactional and managerial experience. He founded one of the first retail auto leasing companies, which was later acquired by a major auto leasing and rental company. He has served as Senior Partner in an auto loan securitization specialty finance company and as Co-Head of Capital Markets for a diversified holding company with investments spanning national hotels, franchises, a savings and loan bank, and various real estate portfolios.
Jack has also been Managing Director and Senior Partner at a private equity fund manager with over $1 billion in AUM and principal investments, CEO of a diversified bank holding company in Texas, and Senior Partner and Managing Director of Corporate Credit at an international asset management firm. He is the Founder and Executive Managing Director of Fundamental Group, active in structuring and funding asset management partnerships in corporate lending, real estate, consumer lending, and consumer products.
Founder, Board Member, President & COO
Sam Genovese brings over 25 years of leadership and expertise across multiple sectors of the healthcare industry. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at KRS Global Biotechnology, a 503-B Outsourcing Facility in Boca Raton, Florida, he built infrastructure to support formulary expansion and Acute Care Division growth, launched a new service line generating $20M in new contracted sales, and secured Moffitt Cancer Center and Florida Hospital System as cornerstone clients. Under his leadership, KRS earned Manufacturer of the Year from the South Florida Manufacturing Association.
Earlier, Sam served as an Executive Board Member at Helian Health Group, a global healthcare services provider, and as a Board Member of the Amgen Advisory Committee. As Director of Institutional Business Development at HD Smith, the nation’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical distributor, he drove market segment growth to over $225M in annual sales. Previously, as Executive Director of Pharmacy at Boca Raton Community Hospital, he served as liaison to PricewaterhouseCoopers, implementing cost-saving programs exceeding $5M in six months, and led the design and launch of the $75M Lynn Regional Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer and diagnostic facility.
Sam’s expertise spans formulation, product development, manufacturing, and business operations, with additional strengths in policy, project management, budget control, IT, vendor negotiation, HR, and regulatory oversight. Recognized as a dynamic, results-driven leader, he has a proven track record across pharmacy management, clinical program development, supply chain, information technology, and revenue cycle management.
Founder, Board Member
Edward Klayman is the Co-Founder and CEO of IMAC, an insurance marketing company he has led since 1994. As an experienced insurance company executive, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. Edward is also a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and managing successful businesses.
His leadership extends to board service at Camp Avoda and Riverside Community Care, where he provides strategic guidance. Through his Visage membership, Edward continuously seeks opportunities to grow businesses, develop employees, and maximize value.
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Hauman is a transformational CFO and supply chain executive with a proven record of delivering $1B+ in cost savings, double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, and successful exits across consumer goods, food & beverage, and beauty. A trusted advisor to boards, investors, and CEOs, he has guided companies through global expansion, integrations, recapitalizations, and governance challenges.
He currently serves as CEO of Fundamental Brands, leading a roll-up of Health & Wellness, Beauty, Fragrance, and Manufacturing businesses. Previously, as Chief Financial and Supply Chain Officer at Cosmetic Solutions, he achieved a 48% inventory reduction, 67% DSO improvement, and a successful recapitalization that secured multi-year growth funding. Earlier, as CFO of Snaxsational Brands, he scaled the company 7x in revenue with 60% CAGR and led its successful exit. Prior roles include VP Finance at Revlon, VP Procurement at Chobani, and senior leadership positions at Avon and Unilever.
Across his career, Mark has spearheaded $1.5B in M&A, guided debt refinancing and ERP implementations, and delivered top-decile employee engagement in global teams. He brings deep board-facing experience and a strong record of balancing growth, risk, and enterprise value creation in public, private, and private-equity environments.
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Metheny brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. He previously served as CFO of a homeopathic pharmaceutical company, CFO of a managed care insurance plan, and Finance Director for the University of Florida Healthcare, as well as for a Centene affiliate in Florida.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of North Florida.
Chief Marketing Officer
Allison Mosca is a seasoned marketing executive with 12 years of experience leading integrated brand and media strategy across CPG, beverage/alcohol, banking, beauty, and OTC categories. Most recently, as Media Director at Omnicom, she led national campaigns for Welch’s—including the 2023 brand refresh—which increased household penetration, improved media efficiency by 35%, and earned media industry recognition for quality and impact.
Previously, as Media Supervisor at Cagepoint (now Mile Marker), Allison oversaw marketing for Sazerac, the world’s second-largest liquor portfolio. Under her leadership, portfolio reach expanded 500% on a 200% increase in paid media spend, driving transformative results across multiple brands.
Throughout her career, she has managed over $100M in annual paid media investments and led cross-functional teams across agencies and brands. Her expertise spans branding and full-funnel execution across digital, owned, earned, social, retail media, influencer, experiential, and PR channels. Known for her strategic vision and operational rigor, Allison builds strong cross-partner relationships that translate strategy into measurable growth and lasting brand impact.
Chief Legal Officer
Gary is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 30 years of experience spanning private practice and in-house counsel positions. He brings a comprehensive background in navigating complex legal, regulatory, and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Gary’s areas of specialization include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate and commercial transactions, funding and credit structures, consumer and automotive finance, as well as IP and technology licensing and transfers, e-commerce, data privacy, digital marketing, and the strategic development of new products and markets.
Throughout his career, he has represented Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, start-ups, and early-stage ventures in both U.S. and international settings, providing counsel across diverse business environments.
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