Dean Foods of the US has named Joseph Scalzo, currently chief operating officer (COO), as president and chief operating officer. In this role, Scalzo, 52, will oversee Dean Foods operational turnaround and near-term strategic initiatives, as well as its business units and key functions, including Fresh Dairy Direct, Morningstar, WhiteWave, Alpro, worldwide Supply Chain, and Research & Development.
“Since I named Joseph Scalzo as chief operating officer last year, I have been impressed by his quick and thorough analysis of the business and the depth and breadth of mission-critical initiatives that are underway,” Gregg Engles, chairman of the board and CEO. “In this short time frame, we have benefitted greatly from his ability to build teams and establish a turnaround mindset.”
Scalzo has primary responsibility for the profitability and growth of all Dean Foods operating units, for developing and driving the three-year strategic growth plans, and has oversight for all of the company’s functional teams.