Sugar Foods Names Andrea Brule Chief Executive Officer
18 Julio 2024 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Sugar Foods, a leading producer of crunchy toppings, croutons,
beverage ingredients, pizza toppings and more beloved products for
prominent foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands,
announced today that it has named Andrea Brule to the role of
President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Brule, who has been with
Sugar Foods since 2004 and currently serves as President, succeeds
Marty Wilson, who is retiring. Mr. Wilson will remain as an advisor
to Ms. Brule and the Sugar Foods leadership team.
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Andrea Brule, President and CEO of Sugar
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“I am deeply honored to serve as only the fourth CEO in Sugar
Foods’ 80-year history and am grateful to Marty for his many years
of mentorship,” said Ms. Brule. “Sugar Foods has always held a
special place in my heart, and I look forward to continuing to work
alongside the rest of our leadership team as we continue to
strengthen our customer relationships, enhance our capabilities
across product categories and drive long-term growth.”
During her 20-year tenure with the company, Ms. Brule has led
strategy development and execution across Sugar Foods’ sales
channels, product categories, marketing, pricing and R&D. As
the company’s President, she has been instrumental in guiding Sugar
Foods’ strategic initiatives to expand its product portfolio,
develop customer-focused innovations and execute the company’s
growth plan, including both organic and acquisition growth.
“Andrea is an incredibly talented executive, and she is the
right leader for Sugar Foods’ next chapter of growth and
expansion,” said Mr. Wilson. “Since joining the team and through
her recent tenure as President, Andrea has made immeasurable
contributions to Sugar Foods, our team and our customers. Our
company has built a strong foundation, and I am thrilled for the
growth opportunities and innovation potential ahead with Andrea as
CEO.”
“Andrea is a terrific leader, with strategic vision, strong
values and proven operational acumen,” said Chris Trick, Investment
Partner at Pritzker Private Capital. “We congratulate Andrea on her
well-earned appointment, and we are delighted to continue our
successful partnership with Sugar Foods as we support the company’s
growth.”
About Sugar Foods Sugar Foods is a multinational food
products company serving all segments of the marketplace –
foodservice, retail, specialty and quick-service outlets. Founded
in New York City in 1948, Sugar Foods’ brands include Fresh
Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison and N’Joy, along with private label and
licensed products, and the company is a leader in producing crunchy
toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients, pizza toppings and more
products beloved by consumers. Sugar Foods has won numerous
industry awards for product innovation, operational excellence and
customer service. Backed by more than 1,400 employees, Sugar Foods
operates five manufacturing and distribution facilities across the
United States and Mexico. For more information, visit
sugarfoods.com.
About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital
partners with middle-market companies based in North America with
leading positions in the manufactured products and services
sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base
allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with
transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with
all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for
the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and
family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to
the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For
more information, visit PPCPartners.com.
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