PARSIPPANY, NJ. — B&G Foods, Inc. has named Robert D. Mills president and chief executive officer. He succeeds Kenneth “Casey” Keller, who retired from the position on Aug. 7.
Mills has more than 20 years of operating and leadership experience and has been a member of the board of directors at B&G since March 2018. He joins B&G from the Tractor Supply Co., where he worked for the past 12-plus years, most recently as chief technology, digital commerce and pet specialty officer. Prior to Tractor Supply he was chief information officer at Ulta Beauty. He also has worked at Sears Holding Corp.
“Rob is uniquely positioned to lead B&G Foods at this important point in B&G Foods’ evolution,” said Stephen C. Sherrill, chairman of the board at B&G. “Rob’s eight years as a member of our board give him a deep understanding of our business, our brands, our people and challenges and opportunities ahead of us. Just as importantly, Rob brings a proven ability to lead transformation, operate at scale and translate strategy into execution, which will allow him to move quickly from day one. Rob is a decisive leader who brings a strong sense of urgency, accountability and a bias for action. The board believes Rob has the right capabilities and leadership approach to accelerate B&G Foods’ strategic priorities, strengthen performance and create long-term value for our stockholders.”
Keller stepped down after leading B&G since June 2021,
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