Land O’Frost Names Chief Commercial Officer, VP of Finance
Land O’Frost, maker of pre-sliced deli meats, today (Nov. 12) announced two leadership appointments.
Saverio Spontella was elevated to chief commercial officer. He’s helped evolve the company’s innovation and brand strategies since joining the company in 2021.
Derek Mackey was hired as vice president of finance, coming from 15Five, maker of performance management software. He brings more than 15 years of finance experience across the consumer packaged goods industry, including key roles at Kellogg’s, Mars-Wrigley and Purpose Built Brands.
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