Rafael Acevedo - Brand Innovators

Rafael Acevedo

President/GM of Yogurt Business Unit, Danone

With a career spanning over 20 years in the Consumer Goods industry, Rafael Acevedo is currently  serving as the General Manager of Danone’s Yogurt business unit. Rafael’s exceptional leadership skills  and marketing expertise have enabled him to successfully steer some of the most beloved brands such  as Dunkin’, Diet Coke, Sprite, and The Coca-Cola Company’s tea portfolio towards transformational  growth. In his current role at Danone, Rafael’s passion for taking risks, driving agility, and delivering  innovative ideas has established him as a creative change-agent. Over the course of his career, he has  led successful master-brand strategies, accelerated growth, and increased market share for some of the  world’s most iconic brands. Outside of work, Rafael enjoys running, is a fervent Yankees fan, and has a  keen interest in live music and travel.