Joshua Kusske

Joshua Kusske is an accomplished professional in product development and marketing, currently serving as the Director of New Product Development at Fresh Del Monte since June 2024. Kusske has been an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management since January 2017, focusing on managing new product development and innovation. Previous roles include Sr. Global Innovation & Marketing Manager at Dole Sunshine Company and Sr. Innovation Manager at Grove Collaborative, where Kusske led various household product innovations. Kusske's extensive experience also includes roles at The J.M. Smucker Company, Perfetti Van Melle, and Philips, where responsibilities encompassed brand management, innovation leadership, and marketing strategy for notable products. Kusske holds an MBA in Marketing Management from Syracuse University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Finance and Management from the University of Washington.