Stuart Blankenhorn

Stuart Blankenhorn currently serves as Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at The J.M. Smucker Co., a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Stuart was Vice President of Strategy and M&A at Hostess Brands from May 2019 to April 2024, and also worked as a Strategic Adviser at Deft Turn in 2018. With extensive experience in strategy consulting and corporate development, notable engagements include developing acquisition strategies for packaged food businesses and guiding product roadmaps for a multinational wireless insurance provider. Earlier in the career, Stuart held positions at Blue Apron, Cricket Communications, Avondale, BMO Capital Markets, and PNC Financial Services Group, showcasing a robust background in financial analysis and strategic advisory. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Purdue University, completed in 2010.