Responsibilities associated with the executive vice president position will be assigned in short order to ensure a smooth and seamless transition, per a company release.

Prior to joining ITO EN, Angevine worked in beverage marketing for the majority of his career.

Leighton will oversee operations, including internal and external manufacturing, research and development and food service across the company.

He succeeds Gregory Flack.

Simons brings over 20 years of food, agribusiness and consumer products experience to his new role.

Rapidly advancing technology is transforming the industry, providing opportunities to explore new ways of doing business and better understand and engage with consumers.

Jankowski will continue to lead the conception and implementation of innovation strategies and initiatives for Sargento Corporate, Consumer Products Division, Food Service Division and Food Ingredients Division, while will maintain responsibility for managing employment, organization development, employee safety, training, benefits and education needs.

Morrissey joins the company from Cargill, while Brons had been with CSM for 17 years.

Jerry Shafir, who founded Kettle Cuisine 27 years ago, will transition from CEO to chairman of the board of directors.

Olyha brings to the company over 25 years professional experience across multiple business environments.