054 - Chad Hagen – SVP of Global Sales and Business Development in Organics/Sustainability Industry

Chad talks about his path to success moving up the corporate ladder, the attributes needed to be an impactful leader and gives wise advice on how to land that job or get that promotion.    Today we are speaking with Chad Hagen, Chad is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development with SunOpta, a leading plant & fruit based beverage, food and ingredient company. Chad has over 25 years of international experience in the industry and has a passion for helping sustainable brands grow across the food, beverage, and ingredient sectors. Having worked with companies such as Robinson Fresh, Newman’s Own and Pavich Farms, Chad has developed organic supply chains for over 15 countries, including living and working in Kenya, South Africa, the UK and now California himself.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hagenchad/