Arlington, VA — SNAC Worldwide has appointed Cindy Kuester president & CEO. Kuester brings greater than 25 years of expertise within the meals business, together with at Snak King, the place she led development, innovation, and transformation throughout home and worldwide markets. She is acknowledged for constructing high-performing groups, driving profitability, and aligning industrial, provide chain, and operational methods by means of efficient gross sales & operations planning processes.
“Cindy’s confirmed management and deep understanding of the snack business make her the best alternative to guide SNAC Worldwide into the long run,” says Phil Gusmano, chair of SNAC Worldwide and vice-president of Higher Made Meals. “Her monitor report of success and dedication to collaboration will strengthen our skill to serve members and advance the business.”
“I’m honored and excited to affix SNAC Worldwide as president & CEO. SNAC performs a important position in representing snack producers and their suppliers, and I’m dedicated to strengthening our impression in advocacy, schooling, and networking. I stay up for partnering with our members to advance innovation, elevate our voice, and place the snack business for continued development and success,” says Kuester.
The affiliation additionally acknowledges Kelly Knowles, who served as interim president & CEO in the course of the transition. “On behalf of the board, I wish to thank Kelly for her excellent management and regular steering throughout this essential interval,” says Tim Bateman, SNAC first vice-chair and president & COO Calbee America Inc. “We’re thrilled that Kelly will stay with SNAC to assist advance the group to continued success.”
The next people served on the search committee — Gusmano; Justin Spannuth, Distinctive Snacks; Mike Harper, Rudolph Meals; Julie Calef, Outdated Dutch Meals; Chad McDonald, Bryce Corp.; Thomas Koppelmann, G&S Meals; and Kelly Knowles, SNAC Worldwide.
