Sargento Names CFO and Three Vice Presidents

Robert Walmsley left Kellanova to become the cheese company’s chief financial officer.
Nov. 6, 2025

Sargento yesterday revealed a new chief financial officer and three vice presidents.

Robert Walmsley is the new CFO, and although the announcement was dated Nov. 5, his LinkedIn page says he’s been CFO since May. Also from LinkedIn, he apparently spent 11 years with Kellogg Co., including as CFO of the UK, Ireland, Nordics, Mediterranean, & Central/Eastern Europe business. After Kellogg split, he moved to Kellanova, last as a vice president and CFO of Latin America.

Sargento also named three vice presidents.

Dan Vogtman was hired as VP of information technology. Tagen Vaughn, a 12-year employee, is new vice president of legal & compliance. And Emily Davis is vice president of strategic planning.

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