by Tracy Collins | Aug 1, 2014 | Executive Moves
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — In an effort to turn around its struggling cereal and Kashi businesses, the Kellogg Co. has put new leaders in charge. Paul Norman, who is chief growth officer for the company, is now leading cereal, and David Denholm is returning to lead Kashi....
by Tracy Collins | Jul 1, 2014 | Executive Moves
MINNEAPOLIS — Liz Nordlie has been promoted to president of Small Planet Foods, a unit of General Mills, Inc. that makes products under the Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, Larabar and Food Should Taste Good brands. She succeeds Michele Meyer, who has been named president...
by Tracy Collins | Jun 3, 2014 | Executive Moves
Dan Hammer has joined Inventure Foods, Inc. as general manager, Frozen division. In this newly created position, Mr. Hammer will oversee Inventure’s Frozen division and will report to Terry McDaniel, president and chief executive officer. For the entire story, please...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 1, 2014 | Executive Moves
Welch’s announces the appointment of Tom Dixon as Chief Marketing Officer. Most recently, Dixon was Vice President and General Manager for the Schwan Food Company’s Frozen Pizza Division. Leading brands like Freschetta, Red Baron and Tony’s, Tom delivered growth...
by Tracy Collins | May 21, 2014 | Executive Moves
William Toler, former CEO of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle Foods Finance L.L.C., has been named president and CEO of Hostess Brands, L.L.C. He succeeds longtime Hostess executive Rich Seban, who has been named vice-chairman. For the rest of the story,...
by Tracy Collins | Apr 28, 2014 | Executive Moves
The board of directors of The Kellogg Co. has elected John A. Bryant, the company’s president and chief executive officer, as chairman of the board, effective July 1. He will succeed James M. Jenness, who will remain on the board as a non-executive director. For the...
