OUR TEAM
Eric Schnell
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
“Marci believes that truly beyond brands— that inspire employees, resonate with customers, and help organizations win in the marketplace—are based on a combination of clarity and surprise.”
Number of Years in the Industry:
20+ years in the natural products industry
Main Focus:
With diverse experience in sales, marketing and new product launches, Eric enjoys taking ideas from scratch and turning them into viable businesses that make a global impact.
Brand Experience:
Steaz, Runa, Good Catch, I AM, Country Life
Boards:
He is best known as the co-founder of Steaz, a leading organic tea brand that was strategically acquired in 2016 as well as a member of Runa Tea which was successfully sold in 2018. He is the co-founder of Good Catch, the world’s first plant-based seafood brand. He is an active Nutrition Capital Network Selection Committee Member.
Awards:
2007 “Sustainable Business of the Year Award”, 6-time Annual Winner of the BevNET.com and Beverage Digest “Best Product of the Year Award”, a Top 50 Beverage World Disruptor
OUR TEAM
Eric Schnell
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
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