Mark Baum

Retail & Food Service Sales Expert

Mark is known for his intricate knowledge of the food, beverage and related businesses and recognized among the foremost experts throughout the industry for design and execution of strategy, sales, marketing, and merchandising activities. Mark’s career in the consumer packaged goods industry spans over 30 years.

Mark currently serves as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Chief Collaboration Officer for the Food Marketing Institute. In this role, Mark engages retailer, manufacturer, supplier, and service provider CEOs to further trading partner collaboration, leading to operational improvements and growth opportunities across all segments of the food retail supply chain. 

Prior to joining FMI, Mark served as Managing Partner of MARCAT Group, Partner & Managing Director of the CPG/Retail Practice at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants (NASDAQ: DTPI, Executive Vice President of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), and President & CEO of the Association of Sales & Marketing Companies (ASMC)

Mark is on the Board of Directors of KeyImpact Sales & Systems, a national foodservice broker. He is a Founding Champion of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), an organization dedicated to providing career opportunities for women and minorities. Mark also serves on the Board of the Oswego State University Foundation, his alma mater.