Richard Kress

Richard Kress has extensive work experience in the international bakery industry. Richard started their career in 1994 as the Asia-Pacific Sales Manager at Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group and later became the General Manager of International Market Development at Dawn Food Products. In these roles, they focused on sales, strategic planning, market research, and product development.

In 2010, Kress joined Dunkin' Brands as the Manager of International Product Development and Strategic Supply. Richard evaluated local products, introduced new equipment, and procured local production equipment and ingredients to reduce costs. Richard also taught production and quality standards to franchisee manufacturing employees.

In 2012, Kress became the Director of International Sales and Supply Chain at SPC Korea Group - Paris Baguette USA. Richard oversaw the operations of over 5,500 franchise stores across various countries, including the United States, China, and Canada. In this role, they were responsible for managing international sales and supply chain operations.

Throughout their career, Kress has demonstrated expertise in managing international operations, supply chain management, product development, and strategic planning in the bakery industry.

Richard Kress holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication / Media Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which they obtained between 1975 and 1980. Additionally, they have pursued studies in International Studies at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and International Business at Soochow University in Taipei, Taiwan. However, specific degree names and completion dates for these programs are not provided. Richard also has incomplete education experiences at Bellevue College in Bellevue, Washington, and at the American Institute of Baking (AIB) and Management Institute of America, with no specific degrees or fields of study mentioned. In terms of additional certifications, they have obtained a Basic USDA/FSIS and FDA regulatory HACCP Certification from the USDA and a ServeSafe Manager Certification, although the months and years of acquisition are not specified.