Ashaunte McLean is a nationally recognized sales executive and strategic leader in the grocery and retail industry. As Vice President of North America Grocery at Red Bull North America, he leads a high-performing national team focused on accelerating growth across the grocery retail landscape.

With over twenty years of experience in consumer-packaged goods, Ashaunte has built a reputation for driving results through joint business planning, cross-functional collaboration, and full P&L ownership. His career spans leadership roles at industry giants including Nestlé Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream—where he managed $1.2 billion in annual revenue across multiple channels—and Coca-Cola, where he contributed to the Kroger national team, amongst other roles during his journey.

Ashaunte holds a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University in Missouri and an MBA from Purdue University. He is widely respected for his consultative leadership style, passion for talent development, and unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A sought-after speaker on topics such as retail innovation and inclusive leadership, Ashaunte inspires teams to lead with purpose and deliver impact.

Guided by the belief that “leadership is about clarity, consistency, and courage—especially when the stakes are high and the path isn’t obvious,” Ashaunte’s approach centers on building strong relationships, empowering others, and driving sustainable growth. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching basketball and spending quality time with his family.