Ben Montano

Ben Montano has a diverse and extensive work experience in brand marketing and product development. Ben most recently worked at Monro, Inc. as the Senior Director US Marketing and Merchandising, where they were responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive growth and profitability. Prior to that, they had a long tenure at Hasbro, where they held various senior and director-level roles. During their time at Hasbro, they worked on global franchise and product management for brands such as TRANSFORMERS and GIJOE. Ben also led the marketing efforts for brands like TONKA, Chuck & Friends, and NERF, where they successfully re-imagined the brand essence and transformed them into successful lifestyle brands. Before joining Hasbro, Ben Montano worked at Brine, Inc. as a Brand Manager, where they developed and executed integrated marketing plans for Brine soccer, achieving significant growth through strategic partnerships and innovative product packaging.

Ben Montano attended Babson College, where they obtained a BA degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.