Mark Ramadan
Co-founder and former CEO of Sir Kensington's (acquired by Unilever in 2017). Advisory Partner at Cranemere, Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, and Director of New Culture, True Food Kitchen, and TRUFF.
Mark Ramadan's Bio
Mark Ramadan is a food industry entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Sir Kensington's, the New York-based condiment company he launched while still a student at Brown University. Along with three college friends, Ramadan invented a fictitious British aristocrat named Sir Kensington to serve as the whimsical face of their specialty ketchup, which debuted in 2008 with less sugar and salt than conventional brands and no high-fructose corn syrup. The company spent its first three years struggling to gain traction with ketchup alone before a pivot to mayonnaise and other condiments sparked rapid growth. In 2017, Unilever acquired Sir Kensington's, which continues to operate as an independently managed subsidiary.
From 2019 to 2023, Ramadan served as CEO of Hu, a better-for-you chocolate brand acquired by Mondelez in 2021. He currently serves as Advisory Partner at Cranemere, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company on consumer products and brand building, and Director of New Culture, True Food Kitchen, and TRUFF. He speaks frequently on founding, consumer packaged goods, and building brands with purpose.
Career Timeline
2008 — Co-founded Sir Kensington's
Launched Sir Kensington's with three college friends while at Brown University, creating a fictitious British aristocrat mascot for their specialty ketchup brand.
2010 — First Full-Time Employee
Became Sir Kensington's first full-time employee alongside co-founder Scott Norton, transitioning from college project to commercial venture.
2017 — Acquired by Unilever
Led Sir Kensington's through its acquisition by Unilever on April 20, 2017. The company remains independently led and managed as a wholly owned subsidiary.
2019 — CEO of Hu Chocolate
Became CEO of Hu, a better-for-you chocolate brand, leading the company through its acquisition by Mondelez in 2021.
2024 — Advisory Partner at Cranemere
Appointed Advisory Partner at Cranemere, bringing consumer brand expertise to the firm's Consumer Group. Also serves as Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company and Director of New Culture, True Food Kitchen, and TRUFF.
