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Chris Droney

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EVP & COO at Milo's Tea Company, Inc.
📍 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Chris Droney is the Chief Operating Officer at Milos Tea Company, overseeing its rapid growth and scaling operations. With nearly two decades of CPG and supply chain leadership at brands like Mars and Heinz, his philosophy centers on simplifying complexity and fostering a "people first" culture. He holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

As a proud Pittsburgh native, Chris is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoys connecting with fellow Pittsburghers and leverages his hometown pride in marketing, demonstrating a fun, personal connection to his work and community.

He spearheaded a marketing initiative for Milo’s new Lemon Sweet Tea featuring black and gold packaging, calling it the perfect drink for Steelers tailgating.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
EVP & COO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Scaling Operations
He has extensive experience managing Milo's rapid expansion from one to four facilities, with a goal of reaching $1 billion in retail sales by 2027.
Leadership & Mentorship
He credits mentorship and leadership programs for shaping his values and frequently discusses the importance of "people first" values and systems thinking in his leadership style.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
EVP & COO
Milo's Tea Company, Inc.
8-2025
Council Member
Manufacturing Leadership Council
2-2022 - 5-2023
VP Supply Chain & Operations - Preferred Brands International at Mars
Mars
3-2018 - 2-2022
Head of Supply Chain & Operations
Nonni's Foods LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Mt. Lebanon Office Furniture and Interiors
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Education
B.S. Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University
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