The Western Association of Food Chains has named Patrick “Pat” Posey to succeed Carole Christianson as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. While retiring from the day-to-day operations of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained in an advisory role to ensure a smooth and transparent transition. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, heralded the news. “Pat […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Motif FoodWorks Appoints Leonard As CEO
Motif FoodWorks, a Boston-based food technology company, has announced that Michael Leonard has been appointed to CEO, effective immediately. Leonard has served as chief technology officer at Motif since 2019, and brings experience in driving commercialization, transformational research and development and innovation across global markets. He will lead the company’s focus on the acceleration of its go-to-market initiatives, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Northeast
Dr. Praeger’s Appoints Reichgut To CEO
Elmwood Park, New Jersey-based Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has appointed Andy Reichgut to CEO, effective immediately. Larry Praeger, founder, has moved into a special advisor role and will remain an active board member. The Praeger and Somberg families will retain their ownership stake in the company, which is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners. “Andy […]
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WAFC COO Christianson Announces Retirement
Carole Christianson, COO of the Western Association of Food Chains, has announced her intention to retire later this year. Culminating a 50-year career in the food and beverage industry and more than 15 years at the helm of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained as an advisor to work with her successor to ensure a […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Three Team Members
At the annual member meeting of Allegiance Retail Services held in June at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey, John T. Derderian, president and COO, announced three leadership team promotions. Samer Rahman, VP of perishables, was promoted to VP of center store. In this role, he will provide stores with support in […]
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Kimberly Clark Appoints Hicks As Chief Digital, Technology Officer
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Zack Hicks as chief digital and technology officer. He is a member of the company’s executive leadership team. This role reflects Kimberly-Clark’s focus on digital technology in building brands and creating differentiated capability for the company. Hicks joins the company after 26 years of leadership at Toyota Motors North America and […]
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The Giant Company Announces Leadership Team Appointments
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has announced several appointments to strengthen its leadership team and advance the company’s omnichannel strategy. Manuel Haro, who joined the company in 2012 and serves as divisional VP of Greater Philadelphia, has been promoted to the role of VP of finance and strategy. With 20 years of retail and CPG experience, Haro will […]
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Conagra Brands Appoints Paulonis To Board
Chicago-based Conagra Brands has appointed Denise A. Paulonis to its board of directors, effective Aug. 1. With this addition, the board will increase to 13 members. “We are pleased to welcome Denise to the Conagra Brands board,” said Richard H. Lenny, chair. “Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Denise’s extensive leadership experience driving growth, supply chain innovation, e-commerce […]