Marc Austein has joined Glen Raven as vice president of corporate development. As a member of Glen Raven’s executive leadership team, Austein will work closely with the company leadership to identify and implement growth strategies for the company, including new acquisitions and partnerships for its global business.
“We’re doubling down on our commitment to future growth through significant investments to enhance our operations and by hiring top talent like Marc. He brings to Glen Raven great passion, smart thinking, and solid experience, and we’re thrilled to have him join our team and help us continue to grow the company,” says Leib Oehmig, chief executive officer of Glen Raven Inc.
Prior to joining Glen Raven, Austein served as a senior director of strategy and corporate development at Tyson Foods, overseeing strategic planning and key initiatives for the company’s $9 billion Prepared Foods Segment. Previously, he spent 10 years developing and executing growth strategies for leading consumer-facing companies as a member of The Cambridge Group’s leadership team.
“Glen Raven has a strong legacy and a bright future. I’ve already seen the commitment and energy, and leadership has demonstrated they are willing to make significant investments to ensure the company reaches its growth potential,” says Austein.
Austein’s hiring comes on the heels of Glen Raven’s recent announcements to invest more than $250 million to significantly expand the company’s global capacity and support its focus on sustainable manufacturing.
Austein earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and his Master of Business Administration, with honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
