Exciting news: two new leaders at Schwan’s and Cargill have joined MBOLD’s Executive Council.

Brian Schiegg: Brian is CEO of Schwan’s Co., having stepped into that role upon the retirement of former CEO and MBOLD Chair Dimitrios Smyrnios earlier this year. Brian previously served as president of Schwan’s Consumer Brands business. Before joining Schwan’s, he was COO of Ocean Spray Cranberries and president of Ocean Spray International; he also held numerous executive roles at Mars, Inc. Brian’s background includes leadership roles overseeing supply chains, procurement, manufacturing, product development and marketing.

Gonzalo Petschen: Gonzalo is president of Cargill’s Food business in North America. Leading a team of more than 35,000 people, Gonzalo’s portfolio includes essential ingredients like starches, oils and salt, as well as meat, eggs and alternative proteins. He previously led global execution of the company’s strategy across all its enterprises and functions, and his more than 20 years of commercial leadership experience spans the globe. Outside of Cargill, Gonzalo chairs the board of Ardent Mills and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Minneapolis Institute of Art. He is also a national senior professional pickleball player.

On behalf of MBOLD’s Executive Council, Steering Team and staff, we would like to extend a hearty welcome to Brian and Gonzalo. We look forward to much good work together as we strive to build a more sustainable food and agriculture system.

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