Bareuther, who has been a board member since 2012, is the former chief operating officer of Brown-Forman.

Lavin began his career in the banking industry where he was an investor for more than 25 years.

Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has picked Robert Vitale to serve as chief financial officer of Post Holdings, which will house its Post cereal business following the food maker's planned spinoff of the business.

Ralcorp Holdings Inc. appointed chairman William Stiritz as chief executive of its spun-off cereal business, Post Holdings Inc.

The Wendy's Company announced Emil J. Brolick will join Wendy's as president and chief executive officer.