Alfredo Ortiz of CSM Bakery elected to IFMA’s Board of Directors

Last Updated: January 2, 2012By Chintan Bharwada

Alfredo Ortiz, vice-president of foodservice national account sales at CSM Bakery Products, was recently elected to the board of directors for the International Food Manufacturers Association (IFMA).

“We are very proud to welcome Alfredo Ortiz to the IFMA Board of Directors. His innovative thinking and enthusiasm make him an ideal complement to the individuals who guide our association and lead our committees,” said Larry Oberkfell, president and CEO, IFMA.

Prior to joining CSM Bakery Products, Alfredo was a consultant at Boston Consulting Group where he worked with various large multi-national customers such as Kraft Foods, Diageo and Samsung. Alfredo also founded Grupo MAS, a business strategy and development consultancy targeting the US Hispanic market which was subsequently acquired by the Zyman Group. His previous work experience includes positions with specialized consultancy firms and the consumer product industry working for companies such as Kraft, Nestle, Pepsico and Georgia-Pacific.

Alfredo received his M.B.A. in 1993 at the University of Michigan where he concentrated in marketing. He is the recipient of the GTE Fellowship. Alfredo graduated from Pomona College in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

In addition to being on the IFMA Board of Directors, Alfredo has the privilege to serve on the 6th District Congressional Advisory Roundtable, U.S. House of Representatives.

Source: PR Newswire

Chintan Bharwada

Chintan is the Founder and Editor of Loyalty & Customers.

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