Dean Foods has promoted Joseph Scalzo to the new position of chief operating officer.

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Scalzo is currently president and CEO of Dean Foods’ WhiteWave-Morningstar group.


In his new role, Scalzo will oversee all of Dean Foods operating businesses, including Fresh Dairy Direct, WhiteWave, Morningstar and Alpro, as well as key strategic functions including supply chain, research and development and innovation.


Scalzo’s immediate brief will be leading and coordinating the “organisational transformation” of the group- both business unit and functional – to “accelerate Dean Foods’ progress”, the company said.


“The appointment of Joe Scalzo as our chief operating officer continues the company’s evolution from its roots as a consolidator to a best-in-class food and beverage company,” said Gregg Engles, chairman and CEO.

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