Westerville, Ohio-based Lancaster Colony Corp., manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels, has added Carl Stealey to its senior leadership team as president of T. Marzetti Co.’s retail division.
In his new role, Stealey will be responsible for the overall management of the retail division, including the development and implementation of all strategic initiatives for the company’s retail brands, including Marzetti, New York Brand Bakery, Sister Schubert’s and Flatout.
“I am very excited to welcome Carl to our senior leadership team,” said David A. Ciesinski, Lancaster Colony’s president and CEO. “His breadth of experience and track record of success with consumer brands provide a great fit for our organization. We look forward to Carl’s positive influence and strategic leadership in driving our retail division towards greater growth and profitability.”
Stealey’s professional background includes more than 18 years in the consumer products industry. Most recently, he held the position of GM and VP for Conagra Brands, accountable for the sales and profit of a large multi-brand portfolio spanning numerous retail categories. Prior to that, Stealey was VP, U.S. marketing for Mead Johnson Nutrition. His background also includes leadership roles in marketing, innovation and strategy with Procter & Gamble. Stealey earned a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and completed his MBA at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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