Don Burke
About Don Burke
Don Burke serves as the Senior Vice President and Division Head at Management Science Associates, Inc., where he leads the Consumer Product Goods Division. He has a strong academic background in Marketing, Finance, and Economics, and extensive experience in managing data sources for consumer goods manufacturers across various industries.
Work at Management Science Associates
Don Burke has served as Senior Vice President and Division Head at Management Science Associates, Inc. since 1999. He leads the Consumer Product Goods Division, where he focuses on providing essential data and insights to major manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the consumer packaged goods sector. His role involves managing data sources for various industries, including tobacco, CBD, confectionery, grocery, and beverage. Burke's extensive experience in this field has positioned him as a key figure in delivering business-critical information to clients.
Education and Expertise
Don Burke holds an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, where he studied Marketing and Finance. He also earned a B.S. in Economics with a Statistical Emphasis from Allegheny College, where he minored in Communications and English. Additionally, he completed the Technology Commercialization Executive Course at Carnegie Mellon University. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both analytical and strategic aspects of business.
Background
Don Burke has extensive experience in managing data sources for consumer goods manufacturers across a range of industries, including tobacco, CBD, confectionery, grocery, and beverage. His background in economics and marketing enables him to analyze market trends and consumer behavior effectively. Burke's career spans over two decades, during which he has developed a deep understanding of the consumer packaged goods landscape.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Don Burke has been active in sharing insights on consumer goods sales trends. He has presented at various industry trade shows and conferences, including the National Association's education session on Tobacco Market Trends for 2018. He provided key insights on traditional tobacco trends and CBD at TPE20 and presented a webinar on Trends & Insights in the Nicotine Delivery Category for the Convenience Distribution Association. His contributions to industry discussions highlight his expertise in the field.