US food maker ConAgra Foods has today (17 November) appointed Andrew Ross to the newly-created role of chief strategy officer.

The company said Ross will lead is expected to develop strategies that will support the its growth ambitions.

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“That background will serve him well as he leads the company’s strategic planning process and proactively seeks and evaluates business development opportunities, said ConAgra CEO Gary Rodkin.

“This is a new position for ConAgra Foods, one that we believe will be a catalyst for stronger growth from our core, private label and international businesses.”

Prior to joining ConAgra Foods, Ross was a partner at McKinsey & Co and also worked for William Grant & Sons.

One of ConAgra’s key growth strategies that has been made public is boosting its private-label operations. The company failed to buy private-label company Ralcorp Holdings but is set to acquire National Pretzel Co. for an undisclosed sum. Analysts believe more acquisitions will be in the pipeline.

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