Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the food industry. Chris currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of East Bali Cashews since 2020. Previously, they were the Founder and Chairman of Vermont Smoke & Cure from 2005 to 2020, where they also held the position of CEO from 2005 to 2017. Chris served as the Chief Operating Officer of Victory Hemp Foods from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, they worked as the Controller and Marketing role at The Farmers Diner from 2005 to 2007 and as the Interim CEO at Stafford Premium Meats from 2004 to 2005.

Chris Bailey attended Deerfield Academy, though the start and end years are unknown. Following that, from 1985 to 1992, they pursued their A.B. degree in History and Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College. Later on, from 2001 to 2003, Chris earned an MBA in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Cornell University and Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.