Ian Schuster

Ian Schuster is a seasoned business leader with a diverse set of skills and extensive experience in various industries, including consumer packaged goods, foodservice, and strategic consulting. He has managed large teams, founded and led successful companies, and consulted with numerous blue-chip firms on marketing strategies, brand positioning, key account sales, data analytics, and more.

Schuster's core competencies include brand management, creative development, integrated marketing communications, key account/national account management, trade marketing, promotions planning, retail loyalty card programs, data analysis, and statistical skills, among others. He has international experience in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom and is an expert in syndicated data (scan/panel/loyalty card).

Schuster holds an MBA in International Business and Marketing from the London Business School and Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, respectively, a BS in Political Science and Russian Government from the US Naval Academy, a Business Law Certificate from Cornell University, and is currently pursuing an MS/Ph.D. in Neuromarketing from Harvard University.

He is the CEO of Natural Xpression, and previously served in various senior leadership roles, such as the Area Census Office Manager at the US Census Bureau, Manufacturer Lead at Nielsen, CEO/CMO/Founder at Schubros Brewery, Vice President of Marketing and Shopper Marketing at IRI, and Naval Officer at the US Navy.

Schuster is an accomplished entrepreneur, general manager, and presenter, and has international experience, tested NLT Level 2 in Japanese. His web CV is available at https://ischuster.weebly.com/, and he can be reached at (925) 786-2232 for management, marketing, or business development opportunities.