US: Hostess appoints Kraft executive as next CEO
By just-food.com | 30 June 2010
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Hostess Brands has appointed Brian Driscoll as CEO |
Hostess Brands, maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread in the US, has appointed Brian J. Driscoll as Chief Executive Officer. Driscoll joins the company from Kraft Foods where he served as President of Sales Customer Service and Logistics.
He will replace Craig D. Jung who has been Chief Executive since 2007 and is now retiring. Driscoll joins Hostess from Kraft Foods, where he was president of sales, customer service and logistics. He has also held senior roles at Nabisco, Nestlé USA and Procter & Gamble.
"We is moving into a new phase of growth at Hostess Brands, which we believe parallels perfectly with the broad food experience that Brian brings to Hostess," Chairman John T. Cahill said.
Sectors: Bakery
Companies: Kraft Foods, Hostess Brands
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