Carlos Veraza

Carlos Veraza has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as SVP Business Development Americas and President & Chief Operating Officer at Danone since September 2012. In this role, Carlos oversees the US Growth Strategy and the development and execution of the US Operating Plan. Previously, Carlos held the position of President of Danone US, leading teams across various product categories. Carlos's career includes significant roles at Grupo AlEn as a Board Member, ConAgra Foods as VP/GM of Healthy Choice, Frito Lay as Marketing VP, Sabritas as Marketing Director, The Coca-Cola Company as Marketing Manager in global marketing, and Procter & Gamble as a Brand Manager in Mexico. Carlos earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México.