Dean Foods R&D appointment

US-based Dean Foods has appointed Kelly Duffin-Maxwell to the newly created position of executive vice president for R&D in Colorado.

Duffin-Maxwell brings 20 years of experience from Kraft Foods where her most recent position was senior vice president, breakthrough innovation. “We are placing an increased emphasis on brand-building and innovation and have strengthened our product development and marketing capabilities,” says Gregg Engles, Dean Foods chairman and CEO. “Kelly’s knowledge in converging science and business to the advantage of customers and consumers make her an important addition to Dean Foods.”