10 CHROs in Food Manufacturing

Experience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

Chief Human Resources Officer at Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries since 2023; her profile says she leads all facets of HR globally, including talent, project management, mergers and acquisitions and industrial relations. At Pratt & Whitney she was VP, Human Resources, Engineering, Operations, Quality & EHS (2013–2017) and Vice President, Compensation, Benefits & Executive Programs (2010–2013).

Experience: Chief Human Resources Officer · RCL FOODS

Chief Human Resources Officer at RCL FOODS since 2021, following Human Resources Director roles there (2016–2019 and 2019–2021); his profile says he is responsible for setting and executing the company's HR strategy in line with its business strategy. He was Vice President Human Resources Research and Development (2015–2016) and Vice President Human Resources Global Home Care (2013–2015) at Unilever.

Experience: Chief People & Organization Officer · Wells Enterprises

Chief People & Organization Officer at Wells Enterprises since October 2025; her profile describes Wells Enterprises as the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream and frozen treat manufacturer. At Ferrero she was Head of HR Italy BU (2022–2025), HR VP Commercial North America (2019–2021) and Head of HR Benelux (2014–2018).

Experience: Vice President Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer · B&G Foods Inc.

Vice President Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at B&G Foods Inc. since 2015; his profile says he reports to the CEO and is responsible for all human resources functions for approximately 1,000 employees. He was Vice President Human Resources at LifeCell, An Acelity Company (2014–2015) and Vice President, Global Compensation & Benefits at Avaya (2012–2014).

Experience: Chief People Officer · Dawn Foods Global

Chief People Officer at Dawn Foods Global since 2019; his profile says he reports directly to the CEO and serves as the global leader of HR for the company's roughly 4,500 team members. His earlier Dawn Foods roles include Vice President of Human Resources (Labor Relations, Commercial & HR Business Services) (2018–2019), Sr. Director of Human Resources NA Bakery Distribution & Labor Relations (2017–2018) and Director of Human Resources US Bakery Products Operations & Labor Relations (2014–2017).

Experience: Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer · Utz Brands, Inc.

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Utz Brands, Inc. since 2021, after Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Personnel Development (2020–2021) and Vice President Human Resources & Personnel Development (2020) there; his profile describes Utz Quality Foods as the fourth largest salty snack company in the United States. He was Executive Vice President - Stewart & Tate Industrial Division at The Stewart Companies (2018–2020).

Experience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Perdue Farms

Chief Human Resources Officer at Perdue Farms since 2023, alongside Senior Vice President, Human Resources - Perdue Foods (since 2022); her profile describes Perdue Farms as a food and beverage manufacturing company. She was Chief Human Resources Officer at James Hardie from 2019 to 2022 and Senior Vice President Human Resources at Colfax Corporation - Colfax Fluid Handling Platform (2016–2017).

Experience: Chief Human Resources Officer · Richelieu Foods

Chief Human Resources Officer at Richelieu Foods since 2024; her profile describes Richelieu Foods as a manufacturer of private brand pizza, dressings and sauces. She was Vice President of Human Resources at Van Drunen Farms (2018–2023), SVP Talent Acquisition at Nuveen, a TIAA company (2015–2018) and Senior Director Talent Acquisition at Conagra Brands (2007–2015).

Experience: Chief Human Resources Officer · TreeHouse Foods

Chief Human Resources Officer at TreeHouse Foods since April 2026; his profile describes TreeHouse as a private brands snacking and beverage manufacturer in North America. He was Chief Human Resources Officer at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery from 2018 to 2022 and Chief Human Resources Officer at Morton Salt from 2014 to 2018.

Experience: Chief People Officer · Warburtons

Chief People Officer at Warburtons since February 2026; her profile describes Warburtons as a family business that specializes in baking. She was VP Global Talent & Chief Diversity Officer at Kellanova (2023–2026) and, at Kellogg Company, VP Global Talent and Chief Diversity Officer (2022–2023) and Vice President, European HR (2017–2022).