Bennett L. Brenton

Bennett L. Brenton is the current Vice President of Innovation at Snap-on. Bennett has also previously served as Director of Innovation at PepsiCo and The Kraft Heinz Company. Prior to that, they were a Senior Brand Manager, Brand Manager, and Manager of Innovation at Kraft Foods Group. Bennett began their career at Kraft as a Research Principal in 1988 and held that position for seven years before moving into management.

Bennett L. Brenton received their PhD in Food Science & Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Bennett also holds an MS in Microbial Genetics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a BS in Microbiology from the same school.

They are on a team with David T. Hietpas - VP & GM Specialty Tools, Gary S. Henning - VP Manufacturing Development, and Jesus Arregui - Senior Vice President and President – Commercial Group. Their manager is Nicholas T. Pinchuk, Chairman & CEO.