Dean Foods Company has announced that Ralph Scozzafava will join as executive vice president, chief commercial officer on 13 October. Scozzafava has over 30 years of experience in consumer goods and in the grocery category. He has held progressive general management, sales and marketing positions. Most recently, he was chairman of the board and CEO of Furniture Brands International. Prior to his last role, Scozzafava held several general management, sales, marketing and operations leadership roles at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company where he ultimately served as Wrigley’s Vice President of Worldwide Commercial Operations. Under his leadership, Wrigley experienced significant share gain and grew revenue and margin, the company says. The company also says that Marty Devine, EVP and chief commercial officer, will leave the company as of 31 October.