Ben Rudman

Ben Rudman is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. As the Founder and CEO of Charis Consumer Collaborative since October 2017, Ben is dedicated to building leading Supply Chain Native companies. Ben also serves on the boards of The Honest Stand and Boulder Organic Foods, contributing to the growth of plant-based food products. Previously, Ben held the position of Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Western Smokehouse Partners, significantly enhancing the production of premium crafted meat snacks. Ben's background includes a role as Director at SDR Ventures, where responsibilities included leading industry coverage, managing client relationships, and executing mergers and acquisitions. Ben earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics and Business from Cornell College.