Dean Foods Names Senior Vice President, Innovation

Dean Foods Company announces that Debbie Carosella joins the company as senior vice president, Innovation, overseeing innovation strategies and initiatives for Dean Dairy Group and WhiteWave Foods. Carosella brings more than 20 years of experience to her role, including a track record of building brands and product portfolios by transforming business and consumer insights into strategic innovation programs -- most recently at ConAgra Foods. She will be responsible for developing long-term new product innovation strategies to accelerate Dean Foods' future growth and increase speed to market for new products. Specifically, she is charged with leading the company's efforts to identify, assess and develop new product solutions that meet consumer and customer needs for dairy products and beverages.