Mark Q. Cole

Mark Q. Cole, MBA, CPA, is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across prominent companies in the food and consumer goods industries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President Finance for Gourmet Foods and Gift Baskets at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. and as an Advisory Board Member at Cratoflow, Cole previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Richelieu Foods, where significant turnaround initiatives were executed, resulting in double-digit growth. Prior roles spanned Vice President and Global CFO at Viskase Companies, Vice President & CFO at The WhiteWave Foods Company and Vice President Finance at Tate & Lyle, among others. Cole's expertise encompasses financial strategy, operational leadership, and team development, underpinned by a robust educational background from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Marquette University.