David Brand

Founder of Spray-Tek

Recognized as a pioneer in flavor and fragrance particle technology, David Brand led Spray-Tek’s transformation from a small, single-facility operation into North America’s leading provider of specialized spray drying and ingredient processing solutions.  Over his more than 20 years as CEO of Spray-Tek, David was instrumental in developing the company’s processing know-how, technical capabilities, and operational excellence that have earned the trust of the largest global, blue-chip customers to produce complex flavors, fragrances, and ingredients for many of the world's most recognizable brands. 

David partnered with Aurora in 2021 to accelerate growth through organic capacity investments, new value-added service offerings, and M&A. In addition to his team at Aurora, David partnered with independent directors Mike McLain, Jeff Kaczka, and Brian Wilcox.