Brian Driscoll
Brian Driscoll served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., a snack food manufacturer, until its acquisition by The Campbell’s Soup Company in 2018. Prior to his role at Snyder’s-Lance, Mr. Driscoll served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Diamond Foods, Inc., a snack food and culinary nut company, from 2012 to 2016.
His 40-plus year career in the consumer packaged goods industry also includes positions as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Hostess Brands, Inc. from 2010 to 2012 and leadership roles at Kraft North America, Nabisco, Nestle Foods and Procter & Gamble. Mr. Driscoll’s experience includes extensive knowledge in sales, customer logistics and large-scale operations.
Mr. Driscoll currently serves as the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of The Acosta Group, a sales, marketing and foodservice agency, and the chairman of The Arnott’s Group, a snack and meal manufacturer. Additionally, Mr. Driscoll is a board member of Gibson, Inc, a manufacturer of guitars and amplification equipment and was formerly chairman of Clif Bar and Company, a manufacturer of food products and snack bars.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University College of Business Administration.