Michael Burkett

Michael Burkett currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Commercial Strategy for the Americas at Pladis Global, a position held since September 2024, where responsibilities include developing a comprehensive sales strategy and leading sustainable growth. Prior to this role, Michael was the Chief Sales Officer at ONE Brands from July 2021 to September 2024 and spent nearly eleven years at The Hershey Company, where responsibilities spanned roles in North American Retail Sales, Sr. Director Sales for the CVS Health Team, and Director for the Geographic Food Team East. During tenure at The Hershey Company, Michael led initiatives that earned the Vendor of the Year award in 2014 and 2015. Michael's earlier experience includes a managerial role at Kellogg Company, overseeing the National Account Team for SuperValu.