New York [March 19, 2025]— The Triana Group Inc. welcomes in its leadership Mathias Cohen, former CEO of Kidfresh – which he founded and grew into more than 10,000 stores nationwide – as Executive Partner and Director. Cohen will lead Triana’s nationwide panel of CPG/FMCG and Retail Industry professionals representing major grocery chains such as Kroger, Amazon’s Whole Foods Market, Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Companies, Target, Walmart, and CPG brands such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Mondelēz International, Danone, or Starbucks.
“Matt brings exceptional expertise in the CPG and Retail industries that strengthens our capabilities,” said Jabril Bensedrine, Managing Director of The Triana Group, Inc. “I have seen him grow his business from 0 to 10,000 stores nationwide. His remarkable skill set spans the entire business spectrum. As a member of our leadership team, he will enhance our ability to better serve both international companies entering the US retail market and American companies seeking growth opportunities.”
Cohen will provide strategic guidance to US-based and international companies. “Joining forces with The Triana Group creates exciting possibilities for CPG/FMCG and Retail companies both in the US and internationally,” said Cohen. “My experience spans the entire value chain, from concept development and financing to market entry, growth strategy, and operational excellence. Together with Triana and through the Globallians network, we can help US CPG and Retail companies excel in their home market while also supporting international brands looking to navigate the complex American retail and consumer landscape.”
This appointment strengthens Triana’s ability to develop its CPG/FMCG and retail-related clients both in the United States and overseas–via its Globallians sister companies, totaling 400+ employees across 5 continents and serving approximately 1,300 clients annually.
About The Triana Group: The Triana Group Inc. is a New York-based business development company founded in 2008. Triana is a member of Globallians, an alliance of 15 international business companies serving 1,300 companies annually across 70 countries. For more information: www.trianagroup.com
About Mathias Cohen: Matt Cohen is the Founder of TiGHT Consulting Group. and former CEO and Founder of Kidfresh, ranked # 1 better-for-you frozen kids meal brand in the US. His career includes leadership roles at Accenture and the Omnicom Media Group. He led Kidfresh from concept to national distribution in 10,000 stores, including branding, raising capital, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. He holds an MBA from EDHEC Business School and is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He has been featured in the The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine and Fortune.