Carmen Compas, MBA
About Carmen Compas, MBA
Carmen Compas, MBA, is the Vice President of Ingredient Sales at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2022. With over 18 years of experience in the food ingredient industry, she specializes in plant proteins and has held various leadership roles in sales at companies such as DuPont Nutrition & Health and Kerry.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Carmen Compas serves as the Vice President of Ingredient Sales at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on driving sales and expanding the company's presence in the food ingredient market. Her responsibilities include leading customer-facing segments and collaborating with various departments to enhance business growth.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Before joining Benson Hill, Carmen Compas held several key positions in sales leadership. She worked at DuPont Nutrition & Health as Director of Sales from 2012 to 2018, and previously as Regional Sales Director from 2010 to 2012. She also served as Executive Director of Sales at Nikken Foods USA, Inc. from 2020 to 2022, and as Vice President of Sales at Kerry for a brief period in 2018-2019.
Expertise in the Food Ingredient Industry
Carmen Compas has over 18 years of experience in the food ingredient industry. Her expertise includes plant proteins, fibers, flavors, and hydrocolloids. She is knowledgeable in various applications such as bars, bakery products, beverages, dairy, meals, meat alternatives, seafood, and poultry. This diverse background enables her to drive growth and profitability in her current and previous roles.
Educational Background
Carmen Compas earned her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix, where she studied Business Administration. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in sales and management within the food ingredient sector.
Team Building and Leadership Skills
Carmen Compas has a proven track record of building effective teams composed of highly competent individuals. Her leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and cross-functional teamwork, which contributes to the overall success and growth of the businesses she has been involved with.