Mizkan America
Soledad Querol has a strong background in consumer insights and analytics, starting with their current role as Director of Consumer Insights & Analytics for the US portfolio (Bitters, Sauce, and Vinegars) at Mizkan America. In this position, they are responsible for portfolio strategies, business measurements, consumer learning agenda, innovation, and sensory. Soledad also has experience at Beam Suntory, where they served as a Senior Manager of Consumer Insights & Analytics for the US RTD, Global Demand Spaces & Marketing Effectiveness. Soledad led the learning agenda for the Ready To Drink business unit and co-created the first-ever Global Demand Space framework. Prior to that, they held roles as a Manager of Consumer Insights & Analytics for US Vodka & Marketing Effectiveness and as a Global Insights Manager for Global Jim Beam & Marketing Effectiveness. Soledad also worked as a Manager of Consumer Insights & Analytics for Mark Anthony Group, where they built strong relationships and created measurement models. Soledad began their career as a Consumer Insights Intern at Colgate Palmolive and worked as a Research Associate at RS Consulting and a Junior Market Researcher at Investor Group Services (IGS).
Soledad Querol pursued their education at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law. Soledad'sacademic journey continued at the Wisconsin School of Business from 2010 to 2012, where they pursued and successfully earned a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Consumer Research & Advanced Analytics.
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.