Our People
Driven by Performance. Grounded in People.
We’re committed to making Bridges a place where every idea matters and every contribution has impact. We believe the strongest results come from collaboration, diverse perspectives, and honest conversations. When people feel valued and supported, everyone thrives — both individually and as a company.
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of how we work together every day. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure every voice is heard. By living these values, we create an environment where collaboration thrives, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and individuals are empowered to do their best work.
Be Bold and Courageous
We are driven by bold ambition, clear strategy, and a bias for action.
Win Together
We sprint as a team. We lift each other up and lead with empathy. No egos, no silos, no slowing down.
Embrace the Challenge
We tackle challenges head-on. We roll up our sleeves, learn from missteps, and keep going until we find what works.
Say It Straight
We say what we mean. Mean what we say. Never leave things unsaid.
Think Ahead
We stay ahead by being curious, anticipating change, and preparing for what’s next.
Purpose Beyond Business
Our commitment extends beyond our walls. We actively give back to the communities where we live and work, encouraging our employees to volunteer their time and talents in meaningful ways. By investing in our people and our communities, we aim to create positive change that lasts.
Bridges Leadership Team
Our leadership team shares a commitment to guiding teams and brands with conviction and a focus on lasting impact. Above all, they have a heart for healthcare and a passion for getting the right products into the hands that need them most. Grounded in what it takes to drive good brands to greater heights, the leaders at Bridges set the tone for a culture of focus, integrity, and momentum that carries through everything we build.
John Speranza
Chief Executive Officer
Prior Experience
John joined Bridges as CEO in early 2024. Prior to joining Bridges, John spent more than two decades as an operator, building and scaling consumer brands across high-growth and blue-chip companies, including Freshpet, Colgate-Palmolive, and Nestlé.
What do you love about working at Bridges?
It's the Bridges people. We dream big, stay scrappy, and always get the job done.
Jason Chatterjee
Chief Financial Officer
Prior Experience
Jason joined Bridges as CFO in mid 2024. Prior to joining Bridges, Jason spent nearly 20 years operating, advising and investing across a spectrum of private equity backed consumer companies.
What do you love about working at Bridges?
Working with talented people that are dedicated to building a best-in-class company.
Jennifer Holahan
Chief Marketing Officer
Prior Experience
Jennifer joined Bridges as ecoNugenics Division President in 2023 and expanded her scope to CMO in 2024. Prior to joining Bridges, Jennifer spent 20 years leading teams in Brand Management, Innovation, Strategy, Category Management, Insights, and Operations at companies including Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, GSK, and Haleon.
What do you love about working at Bridges?
I love that we get to change people’s lives with the agility of a small company and the expertise of a leading healthcare organization.
Aazim Sitabkhan
VP of M&A
Prior Experience
Aazim became the VP of M&A at Bridges Consumer Healthcare in early 2025. Prior to joining Bridges, Aazim led a search fund and held various consumer investing roles in private equity.
What do you love about working at Bridges?
I love the outsized impact our small, resourceful, highly capable team delivers every day.