Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez is an experienced sales and management professional currently serving as the Vice President of Sales at Odyssey Wellness since June 2025, focusing on functional energy beverages with a clean label. Previously, Manuel held various leadership positions, including Director of Retail Sales and Director of DSD West at Congo Brands from February 2021 to June 2025, and Founder/Executive Director at Plant-Based Kids Foundation from October 2019 to October 2023, advocating for improved nutrition through plant-based meal options in schools and daycares. Additionally, Manuel has worked as Director of Distribution Southwest at CLEAN Cause, National Account Manager at Colgate-Palmolive, and held multiple roles at Red Bull and PepsiCo. Manuel earned a degree from the University of Michigan between 2002 and 2005.