Michael
O'brien
President Commercial Growth - North America
Email:
mi******@mccain.com
Phone:
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About
Michael
O'brien
Global food executive with leadership experience across North America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, delivering growth and transformation across complex consumer food businesses. Proven track record leading multi-billion-dollar P&L operations spanning agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial functions. Currently responsible for commercial growth across North America for McCain Foods, overseeing strategy and performance across QSR, foodservice and retail channels. Leadership experience across the full food value chain — from agriculture and manufacturing through to customer development, portfolio strategy and commercial execution. Leadership focus: Enterprise strategy • P&L leadership • Global markets • Business transformation • Talent development
Michael O'brien work experience
11 positions- McCain FoodsOct 2025 – PresentChicago, IL
President Snacking (Formerly Appetizers) - North America
McCain FoodsOct 2020 – Sep 2025Chicago, ILManaging Director - South Africa
McCain FoodsJul 2018 – Sep 2020Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCommercial Director - Australia & New Zealand
McCain FoodsApr 2016 – Jun 2018Melbourne, AustraliaMarketing Director - Australia & New Zealand
McCain FoodsNov 2011 – Mar 2016Melbourne, AustraliaDirector of Marketing - Canada
McCain FoodsSep 2008 – Oct 2011Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDirector of Marketing
Del Monte Canada IncFeb 2006 – Sep 2008Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSenior Product Manager
Kraft HeinzJan 2004 – Jan 2006Toronto, Canada AreaProduct Manager
Kraft HeinzMar 2001 – Dec 2003Toronto, Canada AreaAssociate Product Manager
Kraft HeinzOct 1999 – Feb 2001Toronto, Canada AreaProduct Assistant
Kraft HeinzSep 1998 – Sep 1999Toronto, Ontario, Canada

