Kent Pilakowski

Acosta Emerging Brands, powered by IGNITE Sales Services​, generates demand and sales growth for emerging brands across diverse categories. Our experts are integrated strategic partners and advocates in the marketplace, supporting national expansion and driving profitable growth. Our established team of sales professionals with deep expertise in developing CPG brands will save you 75% on average versus building a team on your own. Leverage the connectivity, expertise and proven processes of IGNITE combined with the national coverage, retailer leadership and end-to-end omnichannel solutions of Acosta.​ We pair your passion with our strategic focus and industry expertise as you pursue your fundamental goal: profitable growth to exit. We have proven impact in nurturing and scaling distribution of early-stage brands, developing product portfolios from $100K to $100MM.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. General Mills is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best—bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.