Carrie L. Jones-Barber

After earning her bachelor’s degree in management, Carrie Jones-Barber worked in the medical field for three years prior to joining the family business, Dawn Food Products, in 1985.

She was appointed Dawn’s chief executive officer in January of 2006. Since Jones-Barber became CEO of Dawn, the company has more firmly established its reputation as a global leader in the sweet side of bakery, expanding its reach to customers in more than 106 countries. Jones-Barber is the third generation of the Jones family to lead Dawn, serving along with other family members and team members worldwide to ensure the organization retains a strong focus on people, products, customers and sustainable growth.

Prior to becoming Dawn CEO, Jones-Barber was president of Dawn Foods International. She was responsible for developing business strategies that delivered growth and profitability in Dawn’s international operations. Her past experience with Dawn also includes roles as business development manager for Dawn Foods UK Ltd., chief information officer and in the sales force.

Jones-Barber holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and has participated in the Women’s Leadership Forum through the Harvard Business School. Jones-Barber has served on several boards, and is currently pleased to serve on the board of Land O’Frost, a third generation, family owned company producing premium lunchmeat and sausage products. In addition, she has been involved with Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts and supporting the launch of the Dawn Foods Foundation.

She is a member of the Committee of 200, a membership organization including the world’s most successful women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. C200 has more than 400 members who collectively generate more than $1.4 trillion in annual revenues.