Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown has more than 40 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, most recently as Vice President, Industry and Customer Development at Unilever. With expertise in a wide variety of retail areas including health and beauty; fragrances and cosmetics; and grocery. He obtained diverse experiences while working for two divisions of Johnson and Johnson and four different companies within Unilever.

Brown has been an active member of several trade organizations and has served as a chair or member of committees and boards including: NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores); RILA(Retail Industry Leadership Association); FMI(Food Marketing Institute); GMA (Grocery Manufacturers of America); GMDC (Global Market Development Center); CGF(Consumer Goods Forum); NGA(National Grocers Association); IGA(International Grocers Association); SIFE(Students in Free Enterprise); and BEEP (Black Executive Exchange Program). He has also received awards for achievements at NACDS, RILA, GMDC, and MMR.