January 25/Orlando, Fla./PRNewswire-USNewswire -- The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced the election of Richard G. Wolford, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Del Monte Foods), as chairman of the GMA board of directors. He will serve a two-year term.
"In this leadership role, GMA and the larger CPG industry will benefit greatly from Rick's leadership, his proven business acumen and his commitment to serving the consumer," said Pamela G. Bailey, GMA president and CEO. "I look forward to working with him to advance GMA's ambitious agenda on behalf of our member companies and the entire consumer packaged goods sector."