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John Pimpo

Observer · DISC type ci
Vice President of Sales, Sweet & Specialties at Solina USA
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

John is an accomplished sales and marketing executive at Solina USA with over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods and B2B food industries. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he has a deep passion for culinary innovation and developing strategic initiatives in the sweet ingredients sector.

His passion for the food industry extends to a personal interest in analyzing culinary trends, particularly within the confectionery and dessert space. He actively observes evolving consumer preferences, such as the growing popularity of marzipan, reflecting a genuine fascination with the evolution of food products.

He completed the specialized "Ice Cream Short Course" at Penn State University, showcasing his deep expertise in the dessert category.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Sales, Sweet & Specialties
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Example Seeker
Curious
Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Ice Cream Ingredients
He has extensive public commentary on the technical aspects of ice cream inclusions, chocolate compounds, and creating unique textures in frozen desserts.
Culinary Innovation
His career highlights a consistent focus on new product development, creating novel eating experiences, and bringing innovative food concepts to market.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Vice President of Sales, Sweet & Specialties
Solina USA
10-2022 - 1-2026
Vice President of Ingredient Sales and Marketing
Sokol and Company
3-2021 - 10-2022
Marketing Director
Parker Food Group
9-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Manager, Technical Sales & Marketing - Ice Cream / Dairy
Barry Callebaut Group
6-2019 - 3-2021
Market Segment Manager - Ice Cream
Barry Callebaut Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1996
BS
Johnson & Wales University
Ice Cream Short Course
Penn State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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