Robert Bennett
About Robert Bennett
Robert Bennett serves as the CEO of Current Foods and has held various leadership roles in marketing and strategy across notable companies, including Burt's Bees and Procter & Gamble. He possesses extensive experience in brand building and strategic growth in both venture and private equity-backed environments.
Current Role at Current Foods
Robert Bennett serves as the CEO of Current Foods, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's strategic direction and operational management. Current Foods focuses on innovative food solutions, and Bennett's leadership aims to drive growth and enhance the brand's market presence.
Previous Experience at Tagger
Prior to his current role, Robert Bennett worked at Tagger as Chief Revenue Officer for five months in 2020. He also served as a Board Advisor at Tagger for three months in the same year. His tenure at Tagger involved strategic initiatives aimed at revenue growth and market expansion.
Career at The Clorox Company
Robert Bennett has extensive experience at The Clorox Company, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Internal Strategy Consultant from 2006 to 2007, and later as Marketing Manager for various brands, including Pine-Sol and Clorox ReadyMop from 2003 to 2005. He also served as Marketing Director for Food & Charcoal from 2007 to 2008 and as Marketing Manager for New Venture Acquisition from 2005 to 2006.
Educational Background
Robert Bennett earned his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Marketing and Finance from 1997 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, which he completed from 1989 to 1993.
Leadership Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to his role at Current Foods, Robert Bennett has held leadership positions in various organizations. He was the President and CEO of Healthy Skoop from 2016 to 2019 and served as CEO and Board Director at Robert Rothschild Farm from 2021 to 2022. He is currently a Board Advisor at Kiza Solutions, a role he has maintained since 2016.