Patrick Asbury was named executive vice president, Operations. Asbury will lead operations across Maola's processing and distribution network, with responsibility for operational performance, safety, and continuous improvement.
David Stever brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in consumer-packaged goods. As CEO and chief marketing officer of Ben & Jerry’s, he led the business through transformative growth
while strengthening the brand, expanding innovation, and increasing its global relevance.
Ian Schuman will lead the company's global expansion as president of global, overseeing all import and export operations within the Global Business Unit and advancing Schuman Cheese's international growth strategy.
Neil Cox succeeds founder Jim Richards and will steer the company into its next chapter of accelerated growth, breakthrough product innovation, and deepened environmental impact, while Richards will remain a trusted advisor through the transition and beyond, continuing to champion the brand’s mission and long-term vision.
In this role, McGuinness will oversee operations across Bel North America's offices in New York City, Chicago and Montreal, as well as five Bel manufacturing plants across the U.S. and Canada.
Kayla Viveiros will lead the 145-year-old dairy and grocery delivery company alongside the Armstrong family, which has stewarded the business since 1936.
Dan O'Leary brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across general management, operations, and brand marketing, with a proven record of driving profitable growth, building dynamic teams, and leading business transformation across global corporations and family-owned enterprises.
Dennis Thomas, currently chief operating officer, has extensive background in the dairy industry prior to Bongards includes general management
roles with Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms, Land O’ Lakes, and Kraft Foods.