Leadership Development

ABA's NextGenBaker is dedicated to developing the industry's rising leaders. 370+ baking and supplier company executives connect and learn, growing together in the program's core goals of professional development, public policy engagement, relationship building, and industry trends education.

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Developing the Industry's Rising Leaders from Baking and Supplier Companies

NextGenBakers range in all positions from Managers and Directors to Vice Presidents and Senior VPs, within all departments of your company. The group’s activities are dedicated to its core pillars: professional development, public policy engagement, relationship building, and industry trends education.

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NextGenBaker Digest

NextGenBaker Digest, a quarterly newsletter, provides custom and curated content related to the four core pillars.

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NextGenBaker is the leadership pipeline for the bakery industry, where established and emerging leaders come together to learn, solve problems and strengthen our industry. I’m most excited about bringing passionate people together and building lasting relationships that will keep our industry thriving for years to come!

Josh Bickford

NextGenBaker Co-Chair

President of Clyde’s Donuts

Professional Development

Members develop their leadership skills through learning from experts both inside and outside the baking industry.

Public Policy Engagement

NextGenBakers learn how current public policy decisions are impacting the baking industry and gain firsthand experience on the value of active participation in the political process.

Relationship Building

NextGenBaker provides a forum to develop a strong network of career-long relationships with peers from baker and allied companies. Members also engage in special networking events with senior leaders of the baking industry.

Industry Trends Education

Members are updated on the latest baking industry trends to understand potential impacts to their company and opportunities to contribute to business innovation and growth.

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Leading NextGenBaker is a chance to support the future of our industry through real leadership development. It’s about helping emerging talent grow, connect, and lead with confidence. I believe in investing in people and this group is doing just that!

Jill Stang

NextGenBaker Co-Chair

Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Lesaffre

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NextGenBaker Events

ABA’s NextGenBaker offers the industry’s rising leaders a space to connect with peers, hear from experts and industry senior leaders, and invest in professional development. Events will leave you encouraged, challenged, and better equipped to lead.