Sarah Frick

About Sarah Frick

Strategic commercial and marketing leader with a passion for reimagining the future of food and driving sustainable growth across the protein landscape. With a foundation in traditional and alternative proteins, I lead transformative initiatives that unlock value and fuel innovation across Cargill’s Value Added Protein business in North America.In my current role, I spearhead strategic growth efforts across the full spectrum of value-added protein, encompassing both emerging categories like plant-based and established segments. I partner cross-functionally to identify market opportunities, shape customer-centric strategies, and deliver solutions that meet evolving consumer demands.As one of the founding members of Cargill’s alternative protein team, I’ve helped build our commercial and marketing strategy from the ground up - bringing curiosity, agility, and a deep understanding of consumer insights to the table. I proudly lead a team committed to delivering great-tasting protein options that reflect the future of food: diverse, sustainable, and inclusive of both traditional and alternative sources.With experience spanning growth ventures and core protein operations, I bring grounded expertise and a forward-looking mindset to every challenge. For me, the future of protein isn’t about choosing sides - it’s about expanding possibilities.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Business Development, Value Added Protein

   Cargill

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

Education

• Wichita State University

  Marketing, Marketing, Management and Finance

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Advertising
• Budgets
• Food
• Teamwork
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Customer Insight
• Direct Marketing
• Market Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Research
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgeting
• Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Branding & Identity
• Brand Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Communications