Mary's Gone Crackers®, a brand of gluten-free, non-GMO, organic and plant-based crackers, announced the appointment of Michael Finete as its new chief executive officer. With more than 30 years of experience in the global consumer goods industry, Finete exemplifies a strong alignment with the organization's goals and values.
Prior to joining Mary's Gone Crackers, Finete acquired extensive experience in executive positions across the food manufacturing industry. With a passion for global business, he has proven himself in a multitude of domestic and international leadership roles. Working for other leading branded food and natural ingredient companies including General Mills, HJ Heinz, Sensient Natural Ingredients, SubHerb Farms and Santo Amaro Foods, Finete brings over 30 years of knowledge to brands looking to accelerate their growth into industry powerhouses. He graduated from UC San Diego where he majored in Management Science and received an MBA from the University of San Diego. Finete is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.
This appointment comes off landmark successes for the health-conscious snacking company. Recently winning first place in the salty snacks category at the Artisan Flave Awards, their latest product Mary's Gone Cheezee has proven itself as a welcome innovation for consumers and industry experts alike. With Michael Finete at the helm, the company seeks to create more products that exemplify their passion for making better-for-you food products that all consumers can enjoy.
Former CEO Taki Fujii will remain Chairman of the board as the company ushers in a new era of leadership.
