Brian Koch

Brian Koch, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Most recently, they serve as the Head of Finance/Controller at Hatcheri Foods, a food-focused incubator-accelerator that partners with companies to build their brand and scale their business. Brian is responsible for driving operational efficiency through planning, sourcing, processing, and delivery in the supply chain.

Prior to their current role, Brian held the position of Vice President Finance at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery, where they played a crucial role in the financial management of the specialty sandwich and bakery chain. Brian also served as the Controller at the company for a significant period.

Brian's experience includes working as a Controller at Forklift Holdings, LLC, managing Boudin Cafe and Bakeries, and Go Roma Real Easy Italian Restaurants. Brian also held the position of Controller at Boudin, a San Francisco-based company.

Furthermore, Brian worked as an Assistant Controller at PA Acquisition Corp / Party America, a leading party-store chain in the US. Brian also served as the Vice President Finance at Any Mountain, Ltd, a specialty retail company offering outdoor, ski, and snowboard equipment.

In the earlier stages of their career, Brian worked as an Accounting Manager at Synon, a worldwide AS400 operating system and software company. Brian also served as a Senior Accountant at Chevys Mexican Restaurants, which was owned by PepsiCo at the time.

Overall, Brian Koch's work experience showcases their expertise in financial management, supply chain optimization, and strategic leadership in various industries.

Brian Koch, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, they attended San Diego State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

In addition to their formal education, Brian has also obtained several certifications. In February 2021, they received a certification in Excel: Management Accounting from LinkedIn. In January 2021, they obtained a certification in Strategic Planning Foundations, also from LinkedIn. In December 2020, Brian earned a certification in Strategic Thinking from LinkedIn as well.