Carmen Compas, MBA
About Carmen Compas, MBA
Carmen Compas is the Vice President of Ingredient Sales at Benson Hill, bringing over 18 years of experience in the food ingredient industry. She has held various leadership roles at companies such as DuPont Nutrition & Health and Kerry, specializing in plant proteins, fibers, flavors, and hydrocolloids.
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 strategies and expanding the company's market presence in the food ingredient sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing ingredient sales operations and collaborating with various teams to enhance business growth.
Previous Experience at DuPont Nutrition & Health
Carmen Compas has extensive experience at DuPont Nutrition & Health, where she held multiple roles. She was the Director of Sales from 2007 to 2010, followed by a position as Regional Sales Director from 2010 to 2012. After that, she returned as Director of Sales from 2012 to 2018. Her tenure at DuPont involved strategic sales initiatives and team leadership within the United States.
Experience at Kerry and Nikken Foods USA, Inc.
Carmen Compas worked as Vice President of Sales at Kerry for eight months in 2018 to 2019, focusing on sales strategies in the Greater St. Louis Area. Subsequently, she served as Executive Director of Sales at Nikken Foods USA, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, she contributed to sales growth and market development within the food ingredient industry.
Educational Background and Expertise
Carmen Compas earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix, specializing in Business Administration. With over 18 years of experience in the food ingredient industry, she specializes in plant proteins, fibers, flavors, and hydrocolloids. Her expertise extends to various applications, including bars, bakery products, beverages, dairy, meals, meat alternatives, seafood, and poultry.
Leadership and Team Building
Carmen Compas has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. She is passionate about leading customer-facing segments and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to drive business growth. Her leadership approach focuses on fostering a competent workforce to achieve organizational goals.