Michael Axelrod

Michael Axelrod has a diverse range of work experience, primarily in the food industry. Michael started their career at The Boston Consulting Group, where they worked as a Project Leader, managing client engagements and assisting in recruiting and training new consultants.

Michael then moved on to Kraft Foods, where they held the position of Sr. Director for various departments, such as Sandwich Cheese, Pizza, eBusiness, Strategy, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Michael was responsible for a P&L of $1.2 billion and a significant advertising budget.

After their time at Kraft Foods, Axelrod joined McCain Foods as the VP of Global Innovation. Michael led global marketing and innovation efforts, as well as overseeing a potato processing technology center.

Michael continued their career at Pactiv as the Vice President of New Business Development, where they managed product development and strategy, including market research, design, packaging engineering, and sales and marketing. Michael also held the position of General Manager for Pactiv Canada, overseeing a $50 million P&L.

Next, Axelrod worked at Whirlpool Corporation as the VP of the Global Fabric Care Business. Michael led the global washer and dryer product business and was responsible for the global P&L, product strategy, innovation, and cost leadership.

Axelrod then joined TreeHouse Foods, first as the Chief Operating Officer for Bay Valley Foods and later as President of the Condiments Division. In these roles, they were responsible for full P&L, integrated various acquisitions, and led matrixed operations and sales teams.

Prior to their current position as CEO of Del Real Foods, Axelrod was the CEO of Passport Food Group. At Passport Food Group, they specialized in manufacturing and distributing internationally-flavored foods, such as ethnic-inspired appetizers, noodles, and wraps.

Overall, Michael Axelrod has held leadership positions at various companies within the food industry, demonstrating expertise in P&L management, product strategy, innovation, and operations.

Michael Axelrod has a diverse education history. Michael pursued their MBA degree in Strategy, Finance, and Marketing at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, they completed their HBA degree in Business Administration and Management from Ivey Business School at Western University between 1986 and 1990. Lastly, Michael attended A.Y. Jackson from 1980 to 1986, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.