Food & Beverage

Roberto Carrato Diageo
Roberto Carrato Reflects on Two Decades at Spirits Giant Diageo

Roberto Carrato trusts the process of becoming a CFO at Diageo

Juan Carlos Caviedes
From Mop Duty to the C-Suite

One executive’s thirty-year climb from cleaning bathroom floors in a fast food restaurant to leading global teams across four continents

Ofelia Melendrez Kumpf CJ Foodville USA, TOUS les JOURS, International
Ofelia Melendrez Kumpf Joins the C-Suite at CJ Foodville USA

Ofelia Melendrez Kumpf was ready to drive change from the COO chair

Tony Rico Goya Foods
Tony Rico Helps Keep What Makes Goya Great While Expanding

Thirteen years later, Tony Rico may still have the same title, but his HR leadership is one to admire and emulate

Stephen Dvorak The Dallas Group of America, Inc.
Steve Dvorak Leads With Hands-On Commitment at The Dallas Group of America

Steve Dvorak and his team build trust and lasting relationships at The Dallas Group

Natalia Siercke-Suarez Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA
Natalia Siercke-Suarez Returned to the US to Become Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA’s First Female VP

Natalia Siercke-Suarez Can Drive an ERP Implementation in Four Languages and Counting

Berenice Tenorio Nuestra Cocina
Berenice Tenorio is Elevating Mexican Gastronomy on the Global Stage

Berenice Tenorio on founding Nuestra Cocina, whose products are distributed through leading retailers across the US and internationally

Luis F. Galvan-Sarabia Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Luis F. Galvan-Sarabia Finds Evolution in a Dynamic Beverage Alcohol Market

Luis F. Galvan-Sarabia dives into long-term growth and evolution at Southern Glazer’s with a swimmer’s mindset

Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Ramirez Smithfield Foods
Manny Ramirez Grows From Procurement Fanatic to People Leader at Smithfield Foods

Manny Ramirez, director of strategic sourcing at Smithfield Foods, on trading individual wins for people-first leadership shaped by his immigrant roots

Juan Zapiain PepsiCo
Juan Zapiain is Driving a Tech Transformation at PepsiCo That Will Impact Every Aspect of Its Business

Juan Zapiain discusses ERPs, cultural competence, and learning to stay himself across cultures

Ernesto Candia Proximo Spirits
Ernesto Candia on the Challenges of an International Move at Proximo Spirits

From supply chain agility to team empowerment, Ernesto Candia is building a resilient procurement future for Proximo Spirits across North America

Jose Manuel Cordero Vallarta Supermarkets
Jose Manuel Cordero Leads with Gratitude

Jose Manuel Cordero has spent over thirty years at Vallarta Supermarkets, where he has risen through the organization while leading the operations and growth of the chain

Luz Najera Ingredion Incorporated
Luz Najera Wants to Provide Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Ag

Luz Najera talks about building a global government affairs function and supporting women in ag

Evelyn González Puratos
Evelyn González Is Poised for an Extraordinary Year at Puratos

Evelyn González talks the Latin American market, digital transformation, and uplifting talent at Puratos

Shannon Morales D'Jamoos Mars
Shannon Morales D’Jamoos Enjoys the Sweet Taste of Mentorship

Shannon Morales D’Jamoos of Mars understands the importance of mentorship

Carlos Barba Grupo Bimbo
Carlos Barba Lays Out His Procurement Success Essentials

Carlos Barba of Grupo Bimbo has been in procurement for two decades. These are the foundations of his practice.

Michael Madriaga The J.M. Smucker Company
Michael Madriaga Advocates for Smucker on Capitol Hill

Michael Madriaga influences policy and legislation on behalf of The J.M Smucker Company

Martin Gonzalez Barcha Nature’s Sunshine
Martin Gonzalez Barcha Ushers in a Renaissance

New EVP Martin Gonzalez Barcha, an operational turnaround expert, drives transformation in supply chain operations

Temoc Morfin Cilantro Taco Grill
Ask the CEO: Temoc Morfin, Cilantro Taco Grill

Temoc Morfin on the Mexican QSR industry and how Cilantro Taco Grill is staying ahead in a market saturated with American Mexican cuisine

Roberto Mercadé The Coca-Cola Company
Roberto Mercadé Is a True Ambassador for Coca-Cola

After thirty-two years at the beverage company, Roberto Mercadé embodies curiosity and inspirational leadership to drive an enterprise-first mindset

Claudia Infante Margaritaville
Claudia Infante Leverages Data to Help Future Proof the Margaritaville Lifestyle

Claudia Infante is driving incredible tech innovation in the laid-back “town” of Margaritaville