Diversified food processor Michael Foods has appointed David S Johnson as president, chief operating officer and chief executive officer-elect.

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Johnson previously served as president of Kraft Foods North America.


Johnson will join Michael Foods on 2 April. The company’s president and COO position has been vacant since last summer.


Commenting on the appointment Gregg A Ostrander, chairman and CEO, said: “We are delighted to have an executive of Dave Johnson’s calibre join us. Dave’s record as an executive in the food industry is outstanding. I look forward to working with Dave as we chart the future growth of Michael Foods.”

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