Angela Johnson is the Chief Innovation Officer at Edible Brands. In her role, she leads the company’s trajectory and secures a leading position in the industry through category expansion and the development of new, innovative product offerings. With a background spanning both agency and brand sides of the business, along with extensive experience across multiple franchise brands, Angela brings a unique skillset and perspective to Edible’s innovation strategy, efficiently launching new initiatives that resonate with contemporary consumer preferences.
Angela has cultivated a 23 year career rich in marketing and innovation. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Marketing for Krystal Restaurants, LLC, where she significantly boosted sales by launching a Third Party Delivery and Online Ordering Imitative. Her leadership in research and development also drove a double-digit comp sales increase with the successful launch of the Hangover Krystal. Today, Angela pioneers brand growth across various categories like Fruit Arrangements, Dipped Fruit, Bakeshop, and more.
