October 21/Dallas/PR Newswire -- Dean Foods announced the promotion of Joseph Scalzo to the new position of Dean Foods chief operating officer, effective November 1. Scalzo is currently president and CEO of Dean Foods' WhiteWave-Morningstar group. In his new role, Scalzo, 51, will oversee all of Dean Foods operating businesses, including Fresh Dairy Direct, WhiteWave, Morningstar and Alpro, as well as key strategic functions including Worldwide Supply Chain, Research & Development and Innovation.
"The appointment of Joe Scalzo as our chief operating officer continues the company's evolution from its roots as a consolidator to a best-in-class food and beverage company," said Gregg Engles, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "Joe is an exceptional operator, whose level-headed financial discipline and collaborative leadership will be invaluable in building Dean Foods into a leading food and beverage company."