Mizkan America
Megan Frank has a diverse range of work experience spanning more than two decades. Megan'smost recent role was as the SVP Marketing at Mizkan America, which they began in 2020. Prior to that, they spent a significant amount of time at Beam Suntory, where they held various positions including Vice President Global Marketing for Jim Beam, Senior Brand Manager for the Tequila Portfolio, Director of Skinnygirl and Courvoisier, and Senior Brand Manager for Jim Beam. Before joining Beam Suntory, Megan worked at The Coca-Cola Company as a Senior Brand Manager and Brand Activation Manager for Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Trademark Brands respectively. Additionally, they have also worked as a Management Consultant at Zyman Group, a Brand Manager at Eastman Kodak, and an Account Manager at Information Resources Inc. Overall, Megan has extensive experience in marketing and brand management, having successfully led global brand strategies, developed marketing campaigns, and driven sales and profit growth for various well-known brands.
Megan Frank has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications & Business from Northwestern University. Megan also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Emory University, with a specialization in Marketing, Management, & Strategy. The specific years of their education are not provided.
Mizkan America
At Mizkan America, Inc., our success comes from over 200 years of rich Japanese tradition. Our roots go back to 19th century Handa where, in 1804, Mr. Matazaemon Nakano began producing rice vinegar using byproducts from the production of sake (rice alcohol). Little did he know that as he sold this new product to local sushi chefs, he was laying the groundwork for a company that would become the largest vinegar producer in the world. Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To Life™ for more than 200 years. As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 17 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, mustards, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, and salad dressings. Mizkan America brands include: Ragú® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Nature’s Intent®, World Harbors®, Barengo®, Mitsukan®, and Four Monks®. Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in North America. For more information about Mizkan America, please visit: www.Mizkan.com. About The Mizkan Group The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 200 years. Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continually challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category. The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including: Japan, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.