Bart Silvestro will take on the role of chief operating officer and president
January 29, 2019
In his new position, Silvestro will leverage his extensive industry background and resources to manage key relationships with stakeholders, retailers and brand partners as the business grows and scales.
Eckert has over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, most recently serving as the vice president of marketing at Community Coffee Company. Prior to that, he served in various leadership roles at ACH Food Companies and ConAgra Brands.
Vivek Sankaran to become CEO of Frito-Lay North America, Kirk Tanner to take on role of CEO of North America Beverages
December 21, 2018
Vivek Sankaran, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of Frito-Lay North America, will now become its CEO, and Kirk Tanner, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of North America Beverages, will become its CEO.
Mark A. Clouse previously served as CEO of Pinnacle Foods, Inc.
December 21, 2018
Throughout his career, Clouse has consistently demonstrated an ability to enhance growth and create shareholder value through investments in a company’s existing brands and through acquisitions.
The new hires bring decades of food industry experience to help lead the company’s efforts to grow its iconic brands
December 18, 2018
The new hires bring decades of food industry experience to help lead the company’s efforts to grow the iconic Sara Lee®, Van’s®, Chef Pierre® and Bistro Collection® brands following the purchase from Tyson earlier this year.
Food and beverage companies look to new leadership for future growth
November 9, 2018
Maintaining company health is arguably a responsibility that falls across an organization. Corporate leadership positions, however, specifically focus on charting a course toward future growth and success.
New team to focus on North American markets, and further focusing the organization on customers and growth
November 1, 2018
Puratos has been growing significantly over several years, both expanding geographically and growing organically in its markets. North America represents an important growth potential for the Puratos Group.
Coca-Cola promotes Nancy Quan to senior vice president, chief technical officer, effective January 1, 2019.
October 22, 2018
The board of directors elected Brian Smith to serve as president and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. He will report to James Quincey, the company’s CEO. Smith is a 21-year Coca-Cola veteran who currently serves as president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) group.
Prepared Foods talks innovation, inspiration with Rich Products leaders Bill Gisel, CEO, and Richard Ferranti, president and chief operating officer
October 18, 2018
Rich’s has annual sales exceeding $3.8 billion and operates in more 100 locations globally. Its refrigerated and frozen products range from cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings and it distributes to operator customers in foodservice, retail, and in-store bakery, deli and prepared foods.