Dean Foods Announces New COO
Dean Foods announces the promotion of Joseph Scalzo to the new position of Dean Foods chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2009. Scalzo is currently president and CEO of Dean Foods' WhiteWave-Morningstar group. In his new role, Scalzo will oversee all of Dean Foods operating businesses, including Fresh Dairy Direct, WhiteWave, Morningstar and Alpro, as well as key strategic functions including Worldwide Supply Chain, Research & Development and Innovation.
"The appointment of Joe Scalzo as our chief operating officer continues the company's evolution from its roots as a consolidator to a best-in-class food and beverage company," says Gregg Engles, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "Joe is an exceptional operator, whose level-headed financial discipline and collaborative leadership will be invaluable in building Dean Foods into a leading food and beverage company."
Engles will continue to lead Dean Foods' strategic activities and focus on the external environment, including the financial community, and managing the ever-changing public policy and political environment.
Scalzo's immediate focus will be leading and coordinating the organizational transformation of Dean Foods - both business unit and functional - to accelerate Dean Foods' progress.
With Scalzo's promotion, Blaine McPeak president Horizon and Silk is promoted to president, WhiteWave Foods in Broomfield, Colo. Blaine will lead Horizon, Silk Soymilk, International Delight and LAND O' LAKES cultured and liquid dairy products. This includes overseeing all functions, including marketing, research and development, supply chain, finance and sales.
"The appointment of Joe Scalzo as our chief operating officer continues the company's evolution from its roots as a consolidator to a best-in-class food and beverage company," says Gregg Engles, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "Joe is an exceptional operator, whose level-headed financial discipline and collaborative leadership will be invaluable in building Dean Foods into a leading food and beverage company."
Engles will continue to lead Dean Foods' strategic activities and focus on the external environment, including the financial community, and managing the ever-changing public policy and political environment.
Scalzo's immediate focus will be leading and coordinating the organizational transformation of Dean Foods - both business unit and functional - to accelerate Dean Foods' progress.
With Scalzo's promotion, Blaine McPeak president Horizon and Silk is promoted to president, WhiteWave Foods in Broomfield, Colo. Blaine will lead Horizon, Silk Soymilk, International Delight and LAND O' LAKES cultured and liquid dairy products. This includes overseeing all functions, including marketing, research and development, supply chain, finance and sales.