Paul Best, MBA, MAE

Title: Adjunct Professor, School of Business and Information Technology

Programs/Classes taught: MBA 522 Strategic Marketing

Areas of Expertise: New Product Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Brand Management, Category Management, Business Development, Profit & Loss Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Sales Planning

Biography:

Principal, PDB Consulting (2015 – present);

Business Incubator Instructor, St. Patrick High School (2019 – present);

Vice President, Product Development, Wilton Brands;

Director, Product & Brand Innovation, Topco Associates;

Director, Product Management, ACCO Brands;

Brand Manager, Unilever;

National Account Manager, NutraSweet Company; District Sales Manager, Nestle USA; Sales Representative, E&J Gallo Winery

Education: M.B.A., Marketing & Finance, University of Chicago; M.A., Education, Roosevelt University; B.A., Political Science, University of Colorado.

Certifications: Level One, Professional Ski Instructors of America; Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers; Level 3 Wine & Spirit Advanced Certification, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

Research & Interests: Family, Outdoor Recreation & Fitness, Food & Wine.

Life Philosophy: My life goal is to enable others to achieve their potential.

Contact Information: pbest2@nl.edu