US nut maker Diamond Foods has appointed Lloyd Johnson to the new position of executive vice president of sales and chief sales officer.

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Effective from 1 September, Johnson will report to Michael Mendes, president and chief executive officer.


Johnson, who most recently served as senior vice president of Expedia Partner Services Group, has also served as vice president, sales and customer development of Kraft Foods International.


Earlier in his career, Johnson was with Nabisco and Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery.


“We are very pleased to welcome Lloyd Johnson to the Diamond Foods management team,” said Mendes. “Lloyd’s extensive food industry expertise in sales leadership makes him an ideal fit for Diamond. Given our long-term growth strategy, his insight into our market will prove invaluable.”

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