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People & Industry News | September 2022

September 5, 2022

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Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Kiolbassa Smoked Meats Announces First Non-Family President in Company History

July 25, 2022

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The Texas-based smoked meats company announced Bill Wagner as new president of the company.

People & Industry News | July 2022

July 18, 2022

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Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

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Jerry Savino joins Kemin Food Technologies in North America

Global ingredient manufacturer adds industry expert as technical services manager for bakery team

June 30, 2022

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Kemin Industries named Jerry Savino as technical services manager for bakery in the Kemin Food Technologies – North America.

Job Promotions

nVenia appoints Paul Ferrandino as senior vice president of sales

Ferrandino rings 30 years of sales experience and 15 years of executive leadership to the business

June 29, 2022

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nVenia, LLC, announced the appointment of Paul Ferrandino as the senior vice president of sales.

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Grant Reid retiring as Mars CEO, Poul Weihrauch promoted to CEO

Moves also lead to executive promotions within Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.

June 23, 2022

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Mars CEO Grant Reid is retiring after more than eight years in that role for the company, and 34 years in the industry. Poul Weihrauch, global president at Mars Petcare, will succeed Reid as CEO, effective at the end of September.

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America (left) will retire this summer

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Danfoss North America President John Galyen to retire this summer

Danfoss VP Sales America Rick Sporrer will assume the role on July 1st following transition period

May 11, 2022

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John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America (left) will retire this summer. Rick Sporrer (right), VP sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions, will Galyen.

West Liberty, Iowa-based West Liberty Foods has announced the promotion of Brandon Achen to president & chief executive officer

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West Liberty Foods names new CEO

Brandon Achen started with WLF 16 years ago as an intern and has experience in key disciplines

May 10, 2022

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West Liberty Foods has announced the promotion of Brandon Achen to president & CEO.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has promoted Andrea Tucker to plant manager of the company’s Tar Heel facility in North Carolina

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Smithfield Foods promotes Andrea Tucker to plant manager of its Tar Heel facility

She has more than 20 years’ experience with the company

April 5, 2022

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. has promoted Andrea Tucker to plant manager of the company’s Tar Heel facility in North Carolina.

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Stellar promotes Mike Davis to senior vice president

Davis has more than 20 years design-build experience

January 31, 2022

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In his new role, Davis will continue providing oversight on all operational aspects of food and beverage and will be responsible for its strategic growth, entry into new markets, project development and client relationships.