Buitoni Food Company has appointed Graham Corneck as its new president and CEO, replacing Peter Wilson, who was named CEO last year.
Wilson will rejoin private equity investment firm Brynwood Partners as managing director, and will also serve as Buitoni Foods’ chairman.
Meanwhile, Corneck will bring with him over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Prior to joining Buitoni Foods, Corneck served as VP of strategy and integration at Campbell Soup Company.
Brynwood Partners’ chairman and CEO, Henk Hartong, said: “We are excited to announce the addition of Graham Corneck to the Buitoni Foods team. Graham has demonstrated enormous success in his food-centric career working across many disciplines and in executive roles.”
He continued: “His extensive background in managing brand-driven companies with manufacturing operations in the food and snack sectors will immediately benefit the Buitoni Foods business”.
Last year, Brynwood Partners VIII purchased the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA. Buitoni Foods produces a wide range of products, including refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese.
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