Chris became President, Snacks & Cereals in September 2007. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Kraft’s U.S. snacks portfolio.

Chris started his career at Procter & Gamble in 1985.  Between 1985 and 1996, he held a variety of assignments of increasing importance within the company’s sales organization.

In 1996, Chris joined Nabisco and progressed through several assignments, including the leadership of the Nabisco Biscuit Sales and Logistics organization. As a result of Kraft acquisition of Nabisco in 2000, he served on a core team responsible for integrating the Kraft and Nabisco sales forces. From 2001 through 2004, he was responsible for oversight of Kraft’s Biscuit and Pizza Sales and Logistics organizations.

In October 2004, Chris joined the Hershey Co. as Global Chief Customer Officer.  In 2005, he was appointed President, Hershey North America, a position he held until his return to Kraft.

He is a champion of the Network of Executive Women, as well as a member of the Industry Affairs committee of The Grocery Manufacturers of America.

Chris received his Bachelor in Economics from Siena College in 1985.