David L. Thomas to retire as CEO of the American Dairy Products Institute
The institute’s board of directors is conducting a thorough process to identify Thomas’ replacement.
The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), a trade association representing U.S. manufacturers and marketers of dairy ingredients, said David L. Thomas will retire as CEO effective June 30, 2018.
Thomas joined ADPI in February 2012 as the organization's CEO. Under his leadership, the institute has grown through a 71% increase in membership and a continued focus on making the organization the "go-to" authority on dairy ingredients, Elmhurst, Ill.-based ADPI said.