Jared Simon

Jared Simon is an experienced leader of natural food brands, focused on building a more healthful and sustainable food system. Jared brings 20+ years of general management experience in the food industry along with a deep knowledge of public health. 

Jared currently serves as the President of Manitoba Harvest and Tilray Wellness, whereby he oversees the world’s leading hemp brand and hemp foods portfolio. Manitoba Harvest is dedicated to improving wellbeing through the nutritional and environmental benefits of hemp.  

Prior to joining Manitoba Harvest / Tilray Wellness, Jared was the President of CORE Foods, an innovative functional food company reshaping the nutrition bar category. 

Jared spent nearly 10 years at Hain Celestial, holding various leadership positions including Vice President & General Manager roles over Hain Celestial’s Baby, Snacks, and Pantry divisions. Jared also served as Hain Celestial’s Vice President of Food Strategy & Advocacy. Jared started his career at Kraft Foods, where he spent 10 years in brand management and shopper marketing roles. 

Since 2014, Jared has served as an advisor and sustainability working group member for FoodTank, the think tank for food. 

Jared holds a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School, a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.