Butstraen joins Firmenich with significant experience in leading complex science-driven organizations and growth strategies
September 18, 2018
Emmanuel succeeds Chris Millington who chose to pursue new opportunities outside the company, after successfully leading the flavor business unit for four years.
Clint Piper joined ADM in 2007, and has served in multiple leadership roles
September 13, 2018
“Clint’s background and experience will serve him and the team well as they work to grow our Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts business,” said Greg Morris, ADM senior vice president and president, Oilseeds.
Craig Slavtcheff to assume new role as vice president and head of research and development
September 11, 2018
Most recently, Slavtcheff served as vice president, R&D for Campbell Snacks and International. Prior to that he was vice president, R&D for the Global Biscuits and Snacks division, a position he has held since 2015.
Dr. John Cavallo to join the Citromax senior management team as SVP Technology, Commercial Development
September 4, 2018
Cavallo is an accomplished food and beverage industry executive with a global business scope that includes extensive experience in the flavor, extract, food ingredient and specialty chemicals segments.
Joe Serventi to become global CEO, founder, Livio Bisterzo to transition into chairman role
August 29, 2018
As part of the new management structure, Serventi will oversee the business globally in his new role as CEO. Bisterzo will continue to be actively involved in the business as the Chairman and Founder overseeing brand marketing, innovation and the company’s charitable work.
Robin Leatherwood to provide regulatory, food safety and labeling support
July 23, 2018
Under Leatherwood’s leadership, Blount’s Technical Services team is responsible for the scientific portion of the research and development process, providing information and insight needed to effectively and accurately design and label products for food safety and regulatory compliance. Her team is also responsible for the scientific portion of the research and development process.
Shannon Toyos to take on the role of vice president of marketing
June 20, 2018
Toyos carries more than 16 years of innovation and brand and business building experience. Prior to joining Kite Hill, Toyos was vice president of marketing for The J.M. Smucker Company where she led the marketing strategy, innovation agenda and business operations for the on-trend pet business unit.
John Buhler named president as Bill Buhler transitions into semi-retirement
June 14, 2018
“We are very proud of the growth Butter Buds has experienced under Bill’s leadership,” said John Buhler, President of Butter Buds. “We have tripled in size—expanding our workforce, applications capabilities, quality assurance and regulatory expertise to best meet the needs of our expanding customer partnerships—so that today Butter Buds is a global leader in concentrated dairy and flavor ingredients. Now as I take the reins of this fantastic company, I can’t help but look back at the work our father began forty years ago. We have always been a family-owned company that values our greatest assets—our people, pushing for growth in new applications and innovative product development, and I can assure everyone that will not change.”
Richard Ferranti to become company’s fourth president in 73-year history
June 12, 2018
As president, Ferranti takes on more direct leadership responsibility for the strategic priorities of the business, enabling Gisel to focus increased attention on Rich’s long-term direction and organizational excellence priorities. Ferranti also maintains his role as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the performance of the company’s various food-related businesses in more than 100 countries.