Colleen Ness

Colleen Ness is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the food industry, currently serving as VP and Managing Director of Global Accounts for North America at Barry Callebaut Group since March 2024. Prior to this role, Colleen held various positions at Blommer Chocolate Company, including Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Director of Sales & Marketing, from July 2017 to June 2023. Colleen began a substantial career at Cargill, where roles included Sales Lead, Sales Manager for Eastern US & Canada, Senior Account Manager, and Senior Business Analyst, from February 2000 to June 2017. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University Bloomington, obtained in 1999.