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Christian Jegen

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President and CEO at PEZ Candy
📍 Orange, Connecticut, United States

Christian Jegen is the President and CEO of PEZ Candy, bringing over 25 years of experience in the confectionery and retail industries. His career includes an 18-year tenure as President of Haribo of America and sales management roles at Aldi. He is an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin.

Christian actively leads PEZ in community engagement, including significant donations to animal welfare organizations like the Connecticut Humane Society. He is passionate about product innovation and forming strategic partnerships with iconic brands to expand the companys reach and appeal to a loyal fanbase.

After leading the U. S. division for German candy giant Haribo, he took the helm at PEZ Candy, another globally recognized and iconic brand.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Orange, Connecticut, United States
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Priorities

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Brand Licensing
He is excited about new licensing partnerships, recently welcoming characters like Bluey and collaborating with major brands like WWE and Minecraft.
Product Innovation
Drives the brand forward by expanding into new categories, such as a partnership with VMI Sports for PEZ-flavored sports nutrition products.
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Career

Work history

1-2015
President and CEO
PEZ Candy
8-1996 - 12-2014
President
Haribo of America, Inc.
1990 - 1996
Sales Manager
Aldi Gmbh & Co. KG
1990 - 1996
Sales Manager
Aldi GmbH & Co KG
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Pez Candy names Christian Jegen new president and CEO. Featured in Snack and Bakery
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Christian Jegen, CEO, PEZ Candy | The CEO Forum Group Institute. Featured in The CEO Forum Group Institute
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Education
1986 - 1990
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The University of Texas at Austin
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