Tom Buday

Tom Buday is an experienced business executive with a diverse background in marketing and consumer communication. Here are some key details about his career and current roles:

Professional Experience

Current Positions:

• Advisor at Pockla
• Co-CEO at Emission Free Generators, Inc.

Previous Role: Tom Buday retired in 2020 from his position as Global Head of Marketing & Consumer Communication at Nestlé S.A., where he provided functional leadership in marketing and strategic direction for the Nestlé Corporate Brand.1

Career Highlights

Nestlé Career:

• Joined Carnation Company (later acquired by Nestlé) in 1983 as Senior Analyst, Marketing Research
• Progressed through various roles at Nestlé, including:
  • Marketing Manager and Vice President of Marketing at Friskies PetCare Division
  • European Marketing Director for Nestlé Purina PetCare
  • Global Head of Marketing (2008-2020)

Early Career: Tom started his professional journey with Procter & Gamble in 1981.1

Education

• Undergraduate business degree from Penn State University (Class of 1980)
• MBA from the University of Cincinnati (1981)1

Additional Involvement

• Member of Facebook's Client Council and Twitter's Influencer Council
• Member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business Board of Visitors1

Philanthropy

Tom and his wife Linda have made significant contributions to education:

• Donated $500,000 to endow the Tom and Linda Buday Purposeful Brands Excellence Fund at Penn State Smeal College of Business
• This fund aims to enhance the study of purposeful brands and prepare future marketing leaders2

Tom Buday's career demonstrates a strong commitment to marketing innovation, brand purpose, and giving back to educational institutions that shaped his professional journey.