PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Ottens Flavors, an international supplier to the food and beverage industries, has appointed Jeff Gerdes as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. Reporting to the CEO, Gary Lane, Gerdes will oversee all sales and marketing activities, including strategic direction and management of the company’s worldwide business development and marketing initiatives.
According to Lane, “We are very excited to have someone with Jeff’s track record join Ottens Flavors. He will play an integral role in shaping Ottens’ strategic vision and in expanding our market share.”
Gerdes joins Ottens Flavors after serving as Vice President of Sales for Autocrat Inc., a leading supplier of coffee and tea extracts. He was also previously employed by Firmenich, one of the world’s leading suppliers of perfumes and flavors, serving as Business Development Manager, Director of Sales and Vice President of Sales.
About Ottens Flavors
Ottens Flavors is a global flavor supplier to beverage, dairy, savory, bakery, and confectionery industries. With more than 120 years of experience, the company focuses on product quality, innovation and customer service along with the use of advanced technology to create quality flavors that deliver sales growth to customers.
Source: Ottens Flavors