Dean Foods has appointed Barbara Carlini as chief strategy and transformation officer, responsible for overseeing the US dairy group’s information technology network.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Carlini has a “proven track record” in IT and will be the “driving force” behind the group’s IT transformation efforts, the company said.


Most recently, Carlini served as corporate vice president of the mobile division of Motorola. Prior to this, she was chief information officer of Diageo Americas.


“Barbara brings to Dean Foods a wide range of IT experiences that are critical for us in addressing how we most effectively leverage technology for improved transparency, enhanced productivity and end-to-end solutions,” said Greg McKelvey SVP, Dean Foods strategy and marketing services.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact