Sara Lee Food & Beverage, the North American food retail arm of the Sara Lee Corporation, has named Brad Patrick as senior vice president of human resources.

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Formerly with Gilette, Patrick will report to Sara Lee Food & Beverage CEO Christopher Fraleigh. He will oversee organisational and employee development, compensation and benefits, labour relations, recruiting, administration and other human resources functions at Sara Lee Food & Beverage which employs in excess of 27,000 people.


“Brad brings a unique and highly valued combination of professional human resources experience and effective leadership,” Fraleigh said. “Human resource excellence is a critical component of Sara Lee Food & Beverage’s progress in establishing itself as a world-class organisation focused on superior consumer insights and innovation, outstanding customer service and operational excellence. Brad will be a strong leader and provide strategic direction for our company.”

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