Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, a US-based cheese supplier, has appointed Kevin Pieh as its permanent CEO.
Pieh, who joined Ellsworth in 2022, has been serving as interim CEO of the company since September following the exit of Paul Bauer.
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Prior to taking on the role of interim CEO, Pieh was Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery’s CFO.
Board chair Warren Johnson said the company “will greatly benefit” from Pieh’s leadership and “strong experience” in cooperatives and dairy.
Johnson added: “He has proven to have strong financial and management acumen during his tenure as CFO and is well-positioned to step into the CEO role. The board is excited for the continual growth trajectory of the cooperative with Kevin’s leadership.”
Earlier in his career, Pieh worked for fellow US dairy group Land O’Lakes.
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By GlobalDataCommenting on the new role, Pieh said: “Ellsworth Creamery is an incredible organisation with a bright future and potential for strong growth. I’m excited to represent our farmer-owners and lead our outstanding team of employees.”
Operating for over 110 years, Ellsworth is owned by 180 dairy farm families. The creamery operates three manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin. The Ellsworth facility produces “all-natural white cheddar cheese curds” while a site in Menomonie produces over 80 varieties of “small-batch artisan cheeses”.
The plant in New London specialises in producing “customised” cheese products for foodservice, retail and manufacturer clients.
