Phil Kafarakis — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently President & CEO of IFMA, The Food Away from Home Association.
Serves as a Board Member.
A podcaster and Forbes Contributor.
Works at the intersection of food manufacturing, distribution, and multiple retail operations.
Analyzes food policy actions, domestically and globally, related to feeding a growing population and planetary respect.

Biography

Phil Kafarakis is a global food industry CEO and transformational leader, currently serving as President & CEO of IFMA, The Food Away from Home Association. His professional life has been deeply intertwined with IFMA for nearly four decades, where he has cultivated long-time mentors and trusted peers. Prior to leading IFMA, Kafarakis engaged with emerging food entrepreneurs, the dynamic restaurant industry, and the global food scene through his work with non-profits and global food companies.