Diego Andres Montesdeoca

Diego Andres Montesdeoca, MBA, currently serves as the Managing Director at Gourmet Nut, overseeing a food packaging operation with approximately 150 employees while managing all aspects of People, Safety, Quality, Production, Logistics, Service, Cost, and Regulatory Compliance. Previously, Diego held positions including Vice President Operations at Handsome Brook Farms, where operational and financial KPIs were improved, and Director of Operations at CMC Food, LLC, focusing on egg grading operations. Experience also includes managerial roles at Mondi Group, where responsibilities ranged from Plant Manager to Managing Director, with accountability for significant P&L and operational performance improvements. Earlier career experiences encompass roles at Acuity Brands, Brady Corporation, Cosmetic Essence Innovation, and PepsiCo, highlighting expertise in manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and engineering. Diego holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from The City University of New York.