Michael Valenti

Michael Valenti, MBA, is an experienced marketing professional specializing in innovation and strategic marketing within the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Manager, Global Innovation Business Lead for Protein Fortification at Ingredion Incorporated since July 2022, Michael previously held several key marketing roles at Pilgrim's, where responsibilities included managing a branded innovation pipeline, leading cross-functional collaborations, and executing market research to drive effective marketing strategies. Additional experience includes positions at The Food Group and various marketing roles that involved campaign coordination, brand positioning, and media analysis. Michael holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management from Ithaca College.