John Fishel
Advancing the Future of Flavor | Vice President, Beverage, Health & Nutrition Business Units, McCormick & Company
- Role
- VP, Beverage, Health & Nutrition Business Units at McCormick & Company
- Location
- Geneva, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Fishel
Combining my background as a chemist with business, I\'ve built my career leading successful research and development (R&D) initiatives in the beverage and health industries. My expertise translates innovation into market success and drives growth for FONA and McCormick.As the Vice President of McCormick\'s Beverage & Health business units, I lead and guide a dedicated team of 47 professionals throughout North America. Together, we are committed to redefining industry standards by crafting exceptional flavor experiences and fostering a culture of opportunity, growth, and change. My approach combines close teamwork, creative problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset to position McCormick as a leader in the flavor industry.I believe in the transformative effect of forging strong connections—linking research to practical applications and helping our customers find the exact solutions that align with their products. I\'m keen to collaborate with those eager to influence the future of taste.Beyond McCormick, I enjoy various outdoor activities and making memories with my family through travel, adventures, and making the most of every day.
Experience
VP, Beverage, Health & Nutrition Business Units
Mar 2023 — Present · McCormick FONA - Geneva, IL, US
I thrive when I’m delivering actionable innovation and bringing new products to the market. Leading a team of high-performing, dedicated R&D, marketing, and technical services professionals, I’m focused on our growth in the beverage, health, nutrition, and pharma industries. My strategy, aligned with our corporate strategy, is simple yet powerful: deep customer relationships, bold ideas, and an entrepreneurial spirit that consistently propels us forward.Working closely with colleagues throughout North America, I\'m on a mission to ensure McCormick\'s reputation as the absolute leader in flavor. Beyond this, I\'m a leadership team member, ensuring customer-centricity guides our strategic decisions. My passion lies in building a high-performing, results-driven team – hiring exceptional talent and fostering a culture with an entrepreneurial vision that sparks creativity.
Education
Millikin University
BS, Chemistry
2003 — 2007
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Advanced Strategy Program: Building and Implementing Growth Strategies
2019 — 2019
DePaul Driehaus College of Business
MBA, Strategy
2010 — 2015
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