CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Plant-based
protein leader Greenleaf Foods, SPC, today named Adam Grogan Chief Operating Officer effective
September 9, 2019. Grogan
currently serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Innovation,
Research and Development at Greenleaf's Toronto-based parent company Maple Leaf Foods,
Inc. (TSX: MFI) where he has distinguished himself as an expert
brand marketer, innovator and scaled operational leader.
The appointment comes at a time when Greenleaf Foods, SPC, is
focused on growing its plant-based protein business and building
North America's largest
plant-based protein facility in Shelbyville, Indiana, to meet demand for its
innovative products.
"Adam brings tremendous commercial expertise, strong operational
experience and leadership to this new role. And, his
technological knowledge and capabilities will be invaluable to
Greenleaf at this critical juncture in our rapidly growing
business," said Dan Curtin,
President of Greenleaf Foods, SPC. "Adam's passion and
ability to deliver breakthrough innovation and his alignment to our
purpose driven mission will also enable us to serve our customers
well as they seek delicious and nutritious options both nationally
and globally. I look forward to partnering with Adam as we focus on
growing and rapidly expanding our Lightlife and Field Roast
businesses."
During his 20 years at Maple Leaf Foods, Grogan has proven
himself in key business functions, including supply chain
management, category management, brand marketing and customer
business development. Prior to his current role, he was Vice
President and General Manager, Retail Sales for Maple Leaf Consumer
Foods, where he was responsible for leading the Company's
cross-functional retail selling and customer business development
efforts in Canada and the U.S. for
Maple Leaf's portfolio of retail branded and private label
products.
Grogan holds an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration
degree from Wilfrid Laurier University
and a Master of Business Administration from York University's Schulich School of Business. In
2013, he won the Generation Next Award, which recognizes leaders
under the age of 40 for Outstanding Innovation and Contribution to
the Canadian Grocery Industry.
A search for Grogan's successor at Maple Leaf Foods is now under
way.
About Greenleaf Foods, SPC
Greenleaf Foods, SPC is
committed to shaping the future of plant-based foods. Established
in 2018, the Company's portfolio of leading plant-based protein
brands includes Lightlife® and Field Roast Grain Meat Co.™. The
Company is headquartered in Chicago, and is a wholly owned, independent
subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
About Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods is a producer
of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple
Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®,
Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®,
Lightlife™, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.™ and Swift®. Maple Leaf
employs approximately 12,500 people and does business
in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The Company is
headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and its shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
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SOURCE Maple Leaf Foods Inc.