Lakeville, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray Cranberries, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has named two new officers to its senior leadership team. Monisha Dabek has joined as the company’s new chief commercial officer, USA, and Sarah Evans has joined as the new chief human resources officer. “Both Sarah and Monisha bring an incredible breadth of expertise and […]
Category: Executive News
BJ’s Announces Passing Of President And CEO Delaney
Lee Delaney, president and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, died unexpectedly April 8 due to presumed natural causes. He was 49. Christopher J. Baldwin, executive chairman of the board of directors, issued the following statement on behalf of the board: “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney. Lee was a […]
Publix Jacksonville Division VP To Retire; Bennett To Assume Role
Publix Super Markets’ Jacksonville Division VP Scott Brubaker will retire at the end of June, after more than 46 years of service. Brubaker, 62, began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk in Melbourne, Florida. After working in different positions at several stores throughout Florida, he was promoted to store manager […]
Zatina Retires From McLane Company After 15 Years
After more than 15 years serving as EVP, chief strategy officer and president of Temple, Texas-based McLane Food Service for McLane Co., Tom Zatina retired on April 2. Zatina joined McLane Co. in January 2006 after more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. During his time at McLane Co., he was responsible for […]
TreeHouse Foods Announces Commercial Organization Leadership
Oak Brook, Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods has implemented a new leadership structure, effective April 1, that is designed to further solidify its customer relationships and strengthen ongoing engagement with its retail and foodservice partners. Kevin G. Jackson, who has been serving as interim chief commercial officer since January, will continue in this role on a permanent basis. […]
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Appoints Solomon As President
Fresh food producer FiveStar Gourmet Foods is bringing aboard produce industry veteran Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Tal Shoshan, Solomon will oversee all day-to-day operations out of the company’s Ontario, California headquarters. Shoshan will continue to oversee the company’s innovation and strategic growth. FiveStar Gourmet Foods owns Simply Fresh and has […]
Godshall’s Quality Meats Promotes Rivera To VP Of Sales
Godshall’s Quality Meats has promoted Jacinto Rivera to the position of VP of sales. He will report to Ron Godshall, president. In Rivera’s new position, he will be in charge of all sales activity and will provide a vision, as well as a direction, for ongoing growth. Starting with Godshall’s in January 2020 as director […]
IRI Names Google Executive Perry As Next President And CEO
IRI has appointed Kirk Perry as president and CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective May 17. Perry succeeds Andrew Appel, who has led a transformation of the company – a global provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors – for nearly a decade. Appel will remain an […]
