Kellanova, General Mills, Lidl, Amazon, and More Join FMI Board of Directors
Following its January board meeting, FMI - The Food Industry Association has announced the addition of several new leaders to its board of directors.
The appointments include a spectrum of leaders from across retail and CPG, building on the association’s goal to include a broad representation of the supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities within its leadership.
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin highlighted the “momentous changes” in the food industry due to new technologies while expressing confidence that the addition of these new industry leaders would bolster FMI's ability to implement its strategic vision and navigate change.
The directors appointed to 3-year terms are:
- Tony Hoggett, SVP of worldwide grocery stores at Amazon
- Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl US
- Joseph Fantozzi, President/COO at Allegiance Retail Services, LLC
The chairman appointees to 1-year terms are:
- Bruce Brown, chief customer officer, WK Kellogg
- Tom Flocco, CEO, Pete and Gerry’s Organics
- Dana McNabb, chief strategy and growth officer, General Mills
- Carrie Sander, chief customer officer, Kellanova
- Terry Thomas, chief growth officer, Flowers Foods
“FMI’s new Directors are shining examples of industry leaders who have the courage to embrace innovation and the resolve to always put the customer first. We look forward to their contributions as they help us lead the industry forward in the transformative years ahead,” said FMI chair and Alex Lee, Inc., president, chairman, and CEO Brian George.
A full listing of FMI’s leadership can be found here.
