Calvin Brown
Brand Manager
About
<p>Calvin Brown is a dynamic business professional with substantial experience in Brand Management, Finance, and Strategy. He has led numerous cross-functional teams which has given him a thorough understanding of building best in-class brands and solving complex problems. Calvin is currently pursuing master’s degree at the Cornell - Johnson Graduate School of Management. Calvin leads with an inclusive and creative mindset and a firm understanding of the "culture". Calvin has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across the Food & Beverage Industry (CPG & QSR). </p> <p> </p> <p>During his tenure at General Mills, Calvin spearheaded strategic initiatives for the Annie's Mac and Cheese portfolio. Calvin leveraged his seasoned data analysis skills to enhance the brand's competitive positioning and launch innovative brand campaigns to boost brand saliency and consumer trust. Prior to General Mills, Calvin served as the Head of Business Insights for the McDonald's Southeast Division. He was responsible for providing data-driven insights to support executive decision-making for over 1,300 restaurants. In addition to setting the financial business strategy, Calvin worked alongside executives in Marketing, Operations, Communications, Real Estate and Human Resources to provide insights on various projects and strategic business objectives. His foundation came from PepsiCo (Frito-Lay) where he excelled in Finance and Strategy roles. Calvin is a true young riser in the industry and has already managed several multi-billion-dollar portfolios. </p> <p> </p> <p>Calvin is a proud HBCU alumnus as a graduate of Jackson State University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Calvin remains an active member and is committed to equity, inclusion and championing others in both professional and personal environments. Outside of work, Calvin enjoys mentoring inner-city youth, speaking with high school and collegiate scholars, and participating in various community projects (United Way, Junior Achievement USA, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, The Miracle League, March of Dimes, etc.).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
Brands
Annie's
SunChips
Smartfood Popcorn
McDonald's
Baked!
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