US dairy giant Dean Foods has announced the appointment of Greg McKelvey to the newly created position of SVP for strategy and marketing services.

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McKelvey, who joins Dean Foods from the company’s WhiteWave division, will be responsible for developing strategic planning processes and capabilities as well as expanding WhiteWave’s marketing services function.


Also appointed is Harrald Kroeker as president of the Direct Store Delivery Group and Michelle Goolsby as EVP for development, sustainability and corporate affairs.


“We have assembled an exceptional leadership team at Dean Foods,” said Gregg L. Engles, chairman and chief executive officer. “With these capabilities we are well positioned to tackle the challenges before us and capitalise on our strategic advantages.

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