Big Sky Botanical Beverage Appoints Advisory Board

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October 23, 2026 4:35 AM EDT

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23rd Oct 2026 - Big Sky Botanical Beverage, the premium sparkling beverage company crafting clean-label drinks inspired by nature, has appointed its Advisory Board to support the next phase of its growth. Selected through the Veblen Director Programme, the six advisors bring expertise across brand strategy, commercial growth, food and beverage expansion, technology-led innovation and sales execution. Their appointment will support Big Sky Botanical Beverage as it builds a disciplined, scalable brand rooted in real ingredients, bold flavour and a modern alternative to traditional soda.

"Establishing this advisory board is a significant milestone for Big Sky Botanical Beverage and reflects my commitment to building the business with strong governance from the very beginning," said Mark Kramlich, Founder of Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "By bringing together experienced professionals with diverse expertise, I am ensuring that key decisions are informed by proven business leadership rather than made in isolation. This board strengthens the company's strategic foundation, enhances credibility with investors and partners, and reinforces my commitment to building a disciplined, scalable brand positioned for long-term growth."

Appointed Advisory Board Members

Pete Lysak - Chair of the Board, a brand and commercial strategy leader who helps companies turn brand, customer experience and marketing decisions into clear commercial outcomes. He brings expertise in linking customer strategy to acquisition cost, retention and revenue performance, helping businesses build stronger brands with sharper financial discipline.

"Big Sky Botanical Beverage has the ingredients of a strong modern brand, a clear proposition, a distinctive voice and a product that meets changing consumer expectations," said Pete Lysak, Chair of the Board at Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "I look forward to supporting the business as it builds a brand system that connects customer relevance with long-term commercial value."

Kotaro Nakamura - Board Advisor, a Japanese entrepreneur, outside director and chief marketing officer with experience in store marketing, multi-site growth and management support across multiple businesses. He brings expertise in customer experience, market development and helping companies scale with strong commercial structure.

"We have confirmed that truly novel design and customer experience lead to repeat business and stronger lifetime value," said Kotaro Nakamura, Board Advisor at Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "I am committed to making a contribution that exceeds expectations."

Vinodkumar Sisodia - Board Advisor, a commercial leader with more than 20 years of experience across FMCG, food and beverage and healthcare. He brings expertise in go-to-market transformation, P&L leadership, category growth, shopper marketing and building trust-driven commercial performance across multiple regions.

"My core belief is that sustainable growth is achieved through a relentless focus on customer-centric innovation and operational excellence," said Vinodkumar Sisodia, Board Advisor at Big Sky Botanical Beverage.

Mohamed Salahuddin - Board Advisor, a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience bridging deep research and development with commercial market deployment. He brings expertise in innovation strategy, AI and automation, digital transformation and building systems that turn technical capability into business outcomes.

"Big Sky Botanical Beverage has the opportunity to combine product clarity with smarter systems and disciplined execution," said Mohamed Salahuddin, Board Advisor at Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "I look forward to supporting the team as it builds the infrastructure needed for scalable growth."

Rick Wong - Board Advisor, a sales leader with more than 30 years of experience across Asia Pacific in commercial strategy, sales transformation and business development. He brings expertise in sales process design, pipeline discipline, forecasting and helping founders build more predictable revenue engines.

"Strong brands still need strong sales structure behind them," said Rick Wong, Board Advisor at Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "I am pleased to support the business as it builds the commercial discipline needed to grow consistently and sustainably."

Dr. Michelle Booysen - Board Advisor, a strategy execution and transformation leader with more than 30 years of experience supporting CEOs, founders and executive teams across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and Latin America. She brings expertise in operational alignment, AI readiness, governance change, growth and turning strategic ambition into disciplined execution, with a strong focus on helping businesses move from vision to scalable, sustainable performance.

"Big Sky Botanical Beverage is entering an important stage of its journey," said Dr. Michelle Booysen, Board Advisor at Big Sky Botanical Beverage. "Establishing the Advisory Board brings together the experience and perspectives needed to support the company as it moves towards commercial launch. I look forward to contributing to the growth of an enterprise offering consumers a distinctive, healthier alternative to traditional soft drinks."

The appointment of the Advisory Board marks an important step in Big Sky Botanical Beverage's development as the company continues to shape a brand built around clean ingredients, nature-inspired flavour and a more modern beverage experience. Its public positioning emphasises simple ingredients, bold taste and a connection to the outdoors, offering consumers a premium sparkling drink without artificial flavours, colours or unnecessary additives.

About Big Sky Botanical Beverage

Big Sky Botanical Beverage is a premium sparkling beverage company crafting clean-label drinks inspired by nature. Its mission is to create clean, nature-inspired beverages that replace artificial with real, delivering bold flavour, simple ingredients and a connection to the outdoors in every can. Made with real ingredients and botanical flavour profiles, the beverages are positioned as a modern alternative to traditional soda for consumers who want more from what they drink.

About the Veblen Director Programme

The Veblen Director Programme empowers executives and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in board and advisory roles. Through training, education, and a global network of skilled board members, Veblen supports organisations in navigating complex challenges, driving sustainable growth, and building impactful leadership teams.

Learn more at: https://www.veblendirectors.com

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