The WhiteWave Food Company, a plant-based foods and beverages manufacturer and distributor, announced the appointment of Kevin C. Yost as President of the company’s Earthbound Farm business. WhiteWave completed its acquisition of Earthbound Farm on Jan. 2, 2014.
In his position, Yost will report report to Gregg Engles, CEO and Chairman of The WhiteWave Foods Company. He also will serve on the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Yost has more than 22 years of CPG and food industry experience, holding positions at companies including Dean Foods’ Morningstar division, ConAgra Foods, and Swift and Company. Most recently, Yost had tenure at Saputo, Inc., a worldwide consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, as Chief Operating Officer and President of the U.S. Dairy Foods Division.
“We are excited to have Kevin grow and lead the Earthbound Farm business and the company’s talent,” said Gregg Engles, CEO and Chairman of The WhiteWave Foods Company. “His deep experience leading companies through change, improving operations, leading product development, driving above-market revenue and earnings growth, and building winning cultures makes him the perfect leader for Earthbound Farm.”
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