Maez brings to Zola over 30 years' experience at companies that include RJR Nabisco, Del Monte USA, and Kraft Foods. His accomplishments include growing net sales at Celestial Seasonings from $25 million to $70 million and directing Thai Foods' Thai Kitchen and Simply Asia brands to number-one market positions. The company also announced the appointment of Stephen Buszka, Jr., a 25-year veteran of the food industry, as vice president of sales.
Zola founder and president Chris Cuvelier, who created the Zola Acai beverage, said, "With our backing from Emigrant Capital, the addition of Felix to our team means that we now have the leadership in place needed to take us to the next level of strategic growth. This will also enable me to devote significantly more time to new product research, development and marketing."