Chris Cole

Chris Cole has over 30 years of experience in various roles within the consumer goods industry. Chris most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Organic Spices, Inc., where they were responsible for corporate operations, sales, and marketing. Prior to that, they worked at Nestle Infant Nutrition as the Director of National Accounts. Chris also held positions at Nestlé Nutrition North America (Gerber) and Nestlé, where they managed new business development, key accounts, and national accounts. Additionally, Chris has experience in market research and client management from their time at Nielsen, The Clorox Company, and James River Corporation. Overall, their expertise lies in driving revenue growth, managing teams, and implementing operational excellence in the consumer goods industry.

Chris Cole earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where they studied from 1982 to 1985. In addition, they hold certifications as a Member of AM Bay Area from the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area and as a Board Certified professional from Boardwise.