Gary Schneidkraut

Gary Schneidkraut, ML, WSET II, currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for Spirits, Wine, & Adult Beverage at Protis Global, a leading global search firm in the Consumer Goods industry. With extensive experience in client strategy and business development at ForceBrands, Gary has successfully held various positions including Director and Senior Client Strategist within the Spirits, Wine & Beer Division. Prior roles include Sales Consultant at Empire Merchants, where Gary was recognized as "Salesperson Of The Year" and significantly increased revenue and client base. Additional experience encompasses hospitality management roles at AMG Realty Holdings and The Pierre New York, and event planning at Cornell University. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and is pursuing a Master's in Law from the University of Pennsylvania.