Career at a Glance

Michael Osanloo is responsible for Kraft Foods portfolio strategy and helping the company’s business units identify opportunities that will drive growth. Michael has held this position since April 2008.
 
Prior to joining Kraft Foods, Michael was with Harrah’s Entertainment, where he was responsible for the strategy and financial performance of four casino resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey, US.  Michael had spent nine years with Bain & Company in their Chicago office where he was a leader in the Retail & Consumer Products practice.
 
Michael received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, and an Artes Baccalaureate from the University of Michigan. 

 

Five Facts From Michael

Birthplace: Tehran, Iran

Childhood career ambition: I wanted to be a surgeon, until I realized I really don’t like hospitals or the sight of blood.

Favorite Kraft Foods product: There are so many to choose. I grew up eating Oscar Mayer products, so I always have a soft spot for Oscar Mayer bologna. But, I’d have to say my favorite product is the Côte d’Or dark chocolate or Whole Grain Wheat Thins.

Languages spoken: English, Farsi and German

Hobbies: I enjoy physical activity of all sorts: working out; yoga, golf and if I can do it outdoors, even better.  But my greatest joy is the endless entertainment from my very young daughter who has mastered telling daddy what to do and how to do it.

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