Dirk Van de Put — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International since November 2017, leading a global company with approximately $26 billion in net revenues in 2019.
Previously led McCain Foods Limited as CEO, where he oversaw strong growth in net sales.
Served as President of the Global OTC Division of Novartis Inc. and spent over a decade with Groupe Danone, including as President of the Americas Division.
Held sales and marketing roles at Mars Inc. and The Coca Cola Company, where he was President, Coca Cola Caribbean.
Holds a position as a Member of the Board of Directors at The Consumer Goods Forum and was a non-executive director of Mattel, Inc.
Holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ghent University and a postgraduate degree in business from the University of Antwerp.

Biography

Dirk Van de Put is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mondelēz International, a global company focused on the future of snacking. He took on the CEO role in November 2017 and became Chairman in April 2018. Under his leadership, Mondelēz International has developed a new corporate purpose and a long-term growth strategy, while also advancing sustainability initiatives and delivering on financial commitments, achieving 4.