Brian Larson

Brian Larson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Brian has co-founded and served as CEO of Darcy Solutions since 2018. In the same year, they also worked as a Business Advisor at the University of Minnesota - Office for Technology Commercialization.

Prior to that, Larson was the President of BPL Advisors from 2017 to 2018, where they enabled the growth of entrepreneurs and their businesses, created business plans, and partnered with private equity firms for potential investment opportunities.

Larson had a long stint at Cargill, starting in 2003. Brian held several Vice President positions, including Vice President - Strategy & Business Performance Leader in Corporate Supply Chain and Food Ingredients Division. In these roles, they led strategic business reviews, implemented performance improvement approaches, and initiated business structure realignment. Brian also served as the Vice President & General Manager of the Foodservice, Dressings, Sauces, and Oils Business Unit, where they achieved significant sales growth and introduced industry-changing packaging innovations.

Before joining Cargill, Larson worked at Chevron from 1988 to 1995, where they held various positions in business development, business planning, economics analysis, and finance. Brian played a key role in developing a new approach to evaluating risk and incorporating it into the capital investment process.

Larson started their career at McKinsey & Company as an Associate Principal, providing management consulting services to Fortune 500 companies across various industries. Brian was a member of the Supply Chain and Purchasing practices and gained industry experience in consumer products, biotech, automotive, and more.

Overall, Larson's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, strategy, leadership, and performance improvement across multiple industries.

Brian Larson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, General from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics at the University of Minnesota. There is no information available about the specific start and end years of their education at both institutions.