Catherine Sumague

Vice President of Sales, naturSource Inc.

food and beverage, business development, sales, retail, market trends, business-to-business (B2B), product innovation, international expansion, strategy

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Biography

Catherine Sumague is the Vice President of Sales at naturSource Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturing company in the food and beverage industry. Sumague leads and manages national and international sales development in retail branded and private label products. Her areas of expertise include corporate strategy, business development, market trends, brand building, and product innovation. Sumague holds an MBA from the John Molson School of Business.

As a highly experienced professional in the food and beverage industry, Sumague brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, results-driven leadership, and a commitment to giving back. Her career is built on a foundation of core values that align with her organization's goals, and she has consistently delivered successful outcomes by staying ahead of market trends and anticipating customer needs.

Sumague joined naturSource in 2018 and has been NUTS for almonds, premium snack mixes, and salad toppers ever since. Over the course of her career, she has learned that success is not just about having the right skills or knowledge, but also about having the patience, dedication, and willingness to learn and adapt. Whether it's navigating a shifting market landscape or building a strong, collaborative team, she is always eager to take on new challenges and find innovative solutions.

Expertise

  • food and beverage
  • business development
  • sales
  • retail
  • market trends
  • business-to-business (B2B)
  • product innovation
  • international expansion
  • strategy

Education/Éducation

  • John Molson School of Business
    Master of Business Administration
    MBA, 2016

    Activities and societies: January 2016: Member of the 35th JMSB MBA International Case Competition Team; February 2015: Attendee at 24th annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference at Harvard University; 2014-2015: VP Marketing of the JMGSA (John Molson Graduate Student Association) Speaker Series; 2014-2015: Executive Assistant Marketing of the 2015 John Molson MBA International Case Competition; Member of Women in Business Club (WIBC); Member of MBA Case Competition ClubActivities and societies: January 2016: Member of the 35th JMSB MBA International Case Competition Team; February 2015: Attendee at 24th annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference at Harvard University; 2014-2015: VP Marketing of the JMGSA (John Molson Graduate Student Association) Speaker Series; 2014-2015: Executive Assistant Marketing of the 2015 John Molson MBA International Case Competition; Member of Women in Business Club (WIBC); Member of MBA Case Competition Club