Steve Longden

Steve Longden is an accomplished sales leader with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as Sales Director at Summit Brands since May 2014, Steve is responsible for the strategic development and sales execution of products in Canada and the International Export Portfolio. Previously, from May 2010 to May 2013, Steve held the position of Business Development Manager at Barilla Canada, where leadership in the national rollout of the core pasta portfolio was key. Earlier roles include Director of Sales at McCormick Canada from May 2003 to August 2009, overseeing a $210 million operation, and Director of Trade Marketing and Business Development at Pillsbury Canada Limited from 1981 to 2002, where Steve led significant trade marketing initiatives. Educationally, Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from Mount Saint Vincent University.