Michael Sands

Business Development Executive

Michael Sands is a seasoned entrepreneur, C-suite executive, innovator, and investor with over 35 years in the food and beverage industry. He has led and scaled multiple high-growth consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, creating more than $2B in enterprise value across global brands and markets.

He has served as CEO of YumEarth Organic Candy, Balance Bar Nutrition, and Smile Compostable Solutions, and held senior roles including Chief Marketing & Operations Officer at Snapple Beverage Group and Chief Marketing Officer at Ben & Jerry’s.