Steve Gardiner

Steve Gardiner serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Bakery, rapidly enhancing the brand's growth in the North American healthy snacks market since April 2019. Previously, Gardiner held the position of Chief Customer Officer, leading significant sales growth and profitability increases at Nature's Bakery. With a robust background in sales and customer development at Henkel and PepsiCo, Gardiner has demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth across multiple divisions, including a $1B Hair and Personal Care Division at Henkel and key grocery channels at PepsiCo. Gardiner's entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision were showcased during the founding and sale of Venture Distribution, and education at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, laid the foundation for a successful career in business and sales leadership.