Sunrise Strategic Partners Team

Stephen Hughes is a pioneer in the natural and organic food and beverage industry, and a veteran food industry executive with more than 30 years of experience. Most recently Steve was Founder, Chairman and CEO of Boulder Brands, a publicly-traded natural food and beverage company with a portfolio that included well-known brands EVOL, Udi’s Gluten Free, Glutino, and Earth Balance. Steve has previously worked in leadership positions on brands such as Celestial Seasonings, Silk, Tropicana and Conagra, where he led the team that launched Healthy Choice in 1988. Steve’s network includes relationships with the industry’s founding leaders, key influencers and decision makers, including cutting-edge retailers, sales and marketing organizations, advertising agencies and consultancies. Most importantly, Steve has been fortunate to have a strong partner – and love of his life – in his wife, Grace. Throughout Steve’s career, she has always kept Steve focused on doing the right thing – which ultimately led them to Boulder and to Steve’s passion for the natural products industry.