Lipari Foods, a producer of dairy products and other foods, said Tim Walls was named the company’s president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

McGuinness will report to Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder; the company also announced the promotion of several other employees.

Anderson will replace Andrei Mikhalevsky upon his retirement at the end of the year.

The industry veteran has more than three decades of experience in the food, beverage and consumer products industries.

He succeeds Clint Fall, who retired.

Dr. Tharp was a longtime columnist for Dairy Foods magazine.

The president and CEO’s last day will be Dec. 31.

Patricio will succeed Bernardo Hess, effective July 1, 2019.

He will be responsible for leading all of IDFA’s communications and reputation management activities.

The changes, effective April 1, are aimed at further supporting the company’s operations and growth strategy.