Brian Hansberry

NGN Advisor

Brian joined NGN as a Strategic Advisor in 2022.  Brian has 32 years of professional experience running businesses up to $2.0 billion in sales for three of the worlds most respected CPG companies: Procter & Gamble, HJ Heinz, and Mars/Wrigley. 

 Brian’s entire career has been spent in the food business having had the opportunity to run such iconic brands as Folgers Coffee, Jim Peanut Butter, Heinz Ketchup, Classico Pasta Sauce, Ore Ida Potatoes, Smart Ones frozen meals. He has deep experience in confectionary, having led the Wrigley, Extra, Orbit, Juicy Fruit, and “5” gum brand and the Skittles and Starburst candy businesses. He has also led iconic Altoids and Lifesavers Mints.

 Most recently Brian spent the last 7 years in the private equity arena as CEO of Nonni’s Foods, leading that company through a period of significant value creation and its ultimate successful transaction to new ownership.

 Brian currently sits on the Board of Directors of Turkey Hill Ice Cream and remains actively involved as an investor and advisor in the food space.