Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has hired Steven H. Lefkowitz as CFO. Lefkowitz, who started in his new role on July 5, brings a new vision of corporate governance to the fifth-generation family-owned company. He has a degree in accounting from Miami University and has held financial leadership roles at several companies over the past four decades, including Tire […]
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Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Chosen As Featured Speaker At Event
Action Against Hunger has announced the headline speakers at “Together Against Hunger” set for Oct. 12-13 in Washington, D.C. Notable speakers include Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and brand ambassador. “I’ve spent much of my life championing social causes, and deeply believe that ending hunger is a cause worth fighting for, since it’s a fight […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Elects Everson To Board Of Directors
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Carolyn Everson, a business leader with experience in media and consumer-facing companies, has been elected as a director. Everson most recently served as president of Instacart. Prior to that role, she was VP, global business group at Facebook, where she led a team of more than 4,000 people […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southwest
Sovos Brands Appoints Abuaita To Board Of Directors
Louisville, Colorado-based Sovos Brands Inc. has added Tamer Abuaita, SVP of operations and chief supply chain officer at Stanley Black & Decker Inc., to the company’s board. “Tamer is a transformational supply chain leader, who brings more than two decades of leadership and experience in the consumer products space to the Sovos Brands board,” said […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Northeast
McAdams Appointed President, Perdue Foods And COO, Perdue Farms
Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held company, has appointed Kevin McAdams as president of Perdue Foods and COO of Perdue Farms, effective immediately. He will report to Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms. “We’re thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a successful and trusted leader […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Certco Promotes Uribe To VP Of Category Management, Procurement
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco has promoted Justyne Uribe to VP of category management and procurement. “After the last two years of supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures unlike we’ve seen in recent history, it has become apparent that this piece of our business, Procurement and Category Management, requires alignment over center store and all perishable departments,” […]
Posted inGelson's, Executive News, West
Bagan Named Gelson’s President; McDougall To Remain CEO
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president, with Rob McDougall remaining as CEO. The new leadership position marks Bagan’s second promotion in 14 months, evolving from CMO to COO in May 2021. As president, he will assume greater management of Gelson’s while serving on its executive team with McDougall, CFO Clare Bogle and CIO […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Williams As Director Of Non-Foods
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has named Ted Williams as director of non-foods. In this role, he will be responsible for areas like health and personal care, seasonal, general merchandise, pet supplies, candy and baby. A 30-year industry veteran, Williams previously worked in Ahold USA as a category management business consultant and with Giant Food as the […]