John has over 30 years experience, both as the owner of his own company and as a senior executive for several leading food and beverage companies, including The Coca-Cola Company. He has helped numerous successful new brands. John holds both BS and MBA Degrees from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
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Tom has over 40 years of sales, marketing and operational success in the food and beverage industry across the US. He has worked with for Coca-Cola as well as with early-stage companies including Bolthouse Farms, Celsius and Soylent
Tom has deep connections with the Top Retailers and Distributors throughout The United States, He has strong contacts of ‘early adopter’ channels such as "Specialty Food" and All natural chains, at work food service, colleges, schools and fitness channels.
Jack has over 27 years in the food and beverage industry working with large companies as well as entrepreneurial start-ups. His experience spans senior positions with The Coca-Cola Company, Host Marriot Services, and G. Heileman Brewing. Jack has also been CEO of several beverage companies. Jack holds a BS Degree from Boston College - Carroll School of Business.
Ken has over 25 years of experience helping high potential brands across the US. He found his passion for launching new brands by taking a chance on a small start-up in 1998 called Red Bull. Ken has also helped high growth brands such as Gallo, Celsius and Neuro over the years. Ken received his BS in Marketing from Cal State University, Long Beach.
Hal has over 25 years of experience in the beverage industry. He is currently Lead Independent Director at Celsius Holdings, one of the fastest growing brands in the US. Prior to AQUAhydrate, Hal was CEO of AQUAhydrate, President/CEO of Glaceau (Vitaminwater) and has held various senior positions at The Coca Cola Company and Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) His last position at CCE was Chief Revenue Officer responsible for the strategic planning function. Hal brings in depth knowledge of all aspects of the beverage industry to GBS. Hal earned a BS degree from the University of Georgia – Terry College of Business.
Mark has over 30 years experience leading sales and marketing functions at major alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage companies; Dr Pepper, Cott. Coca-Cola and Suntory Beam. He founded and built M Imports, a major importer of award-winning wines. He has close ties to major wholesalers, retailers and restaurant chains. Mark has a BS from Colorado State Univ.