Ben Mand

Ben Mand is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries, including food and beverage, health and wellness, and consumer goods. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Guayakí Yerba Mate and a Board Member at Musco Family Olive Co, Ben Mand also acts as an Operating Advisor at AF Ventures. Previously, Ben Mand held positions such as CEO at Harmless Harvest, Chairman of the Board at Tucson Tamale, and Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing & Innovation at Plum Inc., where significant contributions led to the company's growth in the organic baby food sector. Ben Mand's marketing expertise is further demonstrated through roles at General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, and Interbrand. Ben Mand holds an MBA from the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.