Dean Foods revealed this afternoon (27 June) that Michelle Goolsby, EVP of development, sustainability and corporate affairs, will leave the company at the beginning of August.
Dean Foods gave no reason for her departure. However, the company indicated that she would remain with the group in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.
“Michelle has been instrumental in building Dean Foods into the company it is today in size, capability and reputation,” said Gregg Engles, chairman and CEO.
Goolsby joined the Company in 1998 and has been responsible for Dean Foods corporate development activities, government relations, corporate affairs, legal activities and sustainable business initiatives.
Jack Callahan, CFO, will assume Goolsby’s corporate development responsibilities.

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By GlobalDataDean Foods said that it intends to conduct a search for a new officer to head public affairs, including its sustainability initiatives.
Meanwhile Steven Kemps, SVP general counsel and corporate secretary, will be promoted to EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary, and will report directly to Engles.