Brian Blanchard

Brian Blanchard is a seasoned executive in the global snacks and bakery industry, currently serving as Global President for the Biscuits and Bakery Category at Ferrero since June 2019. Previously held the position of Global President for the Biscuits Category at Ferrero, where responsibilities included leadership in strategic planning, marketing, and innovation. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Director and Regional CEO for North America at pladis Global, and Vice President for the U.S. Snacks portfolio at Pepperidge Farm, where significant accomplishments were achieved in portfolio management and revenue growth. Additional experience includes strategic leadership roles at PepsiCo and program management at IBM. Brian Blanchard earned an MBA from Duke University and a BS in Information Science and Economics from Santa Clara University.