Imbibe appoints Andy Dratt as Executive Vice President

Posted: February 15, 2010
In: In the Media

Imbibe announced today that Andy Dratt has joined the company as Executive Vice President, a newly created position.

Andy brings significant beverage and flavor industry experience to Imbibe, joining the company’s leadership team. Prior to joining Imbibe, Andy served in senior commercial positions with Penford Corporation, Sensient Flavors and Fragrances, FONA International, Diamond Consultants and Griffith Laboratories. He was most recently Vice President, Corporate Development and an Officer for Penford Corporation, a publicly traded manufacturer of starch products.

“We are excited to welcome Andy to our company”, said Andrew Rashkow, President and CEO of Imbibe. “Andy is an excellent fit with Imbibe, as he brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, management expertise and leadership skills that complement our team and will help drive our continued growth”.

Andy has an MBA from the European School for Management (ESCP-EAP) in Paris, France. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois.

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