Noel Clarke

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Senior Vice President Customer Brands, Leadership Team Member at Paulig Group

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Noel is the Senior Vice President of International at Impossible Foods, where he leads global growth and strategy. He is a seasoned CPG executive with over two decades of experience in brand strategy and marketing at companies like Unilever, Britvic, and Nestlé. Noel holds degrees from Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University.

Outside of his professional life, Noel is a passionate advocate for purpose-led business and a vocal supporter of LGBTQI+ inclusivity in the workplace. He is driven by a mission to create a positive impact on the planet for future generations.

As a father of five, he is personally motivated by the proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. "

Personality Overview

Requires Proof

ROI Driven

Curious But Skeptical

They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions  They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Food
He is on a mission at Impossible Foods to make the global food system sustainable by championing delicious, plant-based alternatives to animal meat.
Purpose-Led Growth
He has a steadfast belief that businesses can and should be a force for good, and is described as a passionate advocate for this approach.
International Growth
His current role focuses on building Impossible Foods' international strategy and driving demand across all non-domestic markets, with a deep focus on Europe.

Media Appearances

Impossible Foods Hires New SVP of International, Noel Clarke, to Lead Global Growth. Featured in Business Wire

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Transforming the Future of Plant-Based Meats: Insights from Noel Clarke, Senior Vice President International at Impossible Foods. Featured in Focus Dubai (hidubai.com)

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Noel Clarke Bio – Impossible Foods International. Featured in The Official Board

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Work History

9-2025
Senior Vice President Customer Brands, Leadership Team Member at Paulig Group
9-2025
Advisory Board Member at FOOD FOUNDERS Studio
12-2022 - 9-2025
Senior Vice President International at Impossible Foods
9-2019 - 11-2022
Board Member at Livsmedelsföretagen
8-2019 - 12-2022
Chairman (GM) Unilever Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland) at Unilever

Education

2000 - 2001
Master of Business Studies from Dublin City University
1996 - 2000
Joint Honours B.A. in Business & Economics from Trinity College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Noel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Noel is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Noel

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Noel move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Noel take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Noel

Personality Compatibility


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