Ronald Pillsbury

Ronald Pillsbury is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations management across various industries. Currently serving as COO and Senior Executive Vice President at Thrive Freeze Dry since April 2021, Ronald previously held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Chr. Hansen, where responsibilities included managing two manufacturing sites and overseeing supply chain, human resources, and environmental health and safety. Ronald's leadership experience extends to NOW Foods, where operations were directed for vitamins, supplements, and food products, as well as Pharmavite, where oversight of the Integrated Supply Chain was provided for multiple plants. Ronald has also held significant roles at McCain Foods and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, advancing from General Manager to Sr. Director in the supply chain. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology from Cornell College.