Sarah Merritt (Muhlbradt)

Sarah (Muhlbradt) Merritt is an accomplished professional in the food and beverage industry with extensive experience in business development, strategic accounts, and leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President of Extracts & Ingredients at Westrock Coffee Company since May 2021, Sarah also manages Global Accounts at S&D Coffee & Tea. Prior roles include Senior Strategic Accounts at DSM, Director of Sales & New Business Development at Synergized Ingredients, and Business Development at Finlay Tea Extracts. Earlier experience encompasses account management at Ungerer & Company, R&D scientist positions at Ariake, and internships at PepsiCo and Pepperidge Farm. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from Penn State University.