Ray Gates

Ray Gates is currently the Director of Sales at Morinaga America, overseeing all Convenience and Specialty channels in the US. With a solid background in sales and management roles in various companies such as Iconic Candy, Goetze Candy Co, and Nestle DSD, Ray has a wealth of experience in the industry. Starting as a Store Manager at Food Lion and later transitioning to roles like Regional Sales Manager and Director of Sales, Ray has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and business acumen throughout their career. With a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and Business Management, Ray is well-equipped to drive sales and profitability in their current role.