John Park
About John Park
John Park serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at The Orchard, having held various strategic roles within the company since 2021. He has a background in investment banking and corporate strategy, with previous positions at Barclays Investment Bank and B&G Foods Inc.
Current Role at The Orchard
John Park serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at The Orchard. He began this role in 2024 and has been with the company for five months. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and corporate development efforts, contributing to the company's growth and market positioning.
Previous Experience at The Orchard
Prior to his current role, John Park held several positions at The Orchard. He was the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2023 to 2024. Before that, he served as Senior Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2022 to 2023, and as Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2021 to 2022. His progressive roles reflect his expertise in strategic planning and corporate development within the organization.
Experience at B&G Foods Inc.
John Park worked at B&G Foods Inc. in various capacities. He was a Senior Associate in Corporate Strategy and M&A from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as an Associate in Corporate Strategy and M&A from 2018 to 2020. His work at B&G Foods focused on corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.
Investment Banking Background
John Park has a background in investment banking, having worked at Barclays Investment Bank. He held the position of Investment Banking Analyst from 2015 to 2017 and was an Investment Banking Associate from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a summer analyst program at Barclays in 2014. His experience in investment banking provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and deal structuring.
Educational Background
John Park studied at Villanova University, where he earned a degree in Accounting with a focus on Finance from 2011 to 2015. His education equipped him with essential skills in financial management and analysis, which he has applied throughout his professional career.