Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse background spanning various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Marketing for Meal Solutions at Mizkan America, Brian previously held several key marketing roles at Kraft Heinz, including Director of Marketing for both the Desserts and Ready To Drink portfolios, demonstrating a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop strategic innovation pipelines. Prior experience includes significant contributions to Molson Coors Beverage Company and MillerCoors, where Brian focused on brand building and innovation, including the launch of notable products like Blue Moon LightSky. Brian's early career at BP included roles that combined marketing performance analysis and site management. Brian holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.