successor to founder president and CEO Irwin D. Simon, naming veteran consumer packaged foods executive Mark L. Schiller as the company's new president and CEO, effective Nov. 5.Schiller (shown here) brings more than 25 years of executive experience, most recently as Pinnacle Foods' EVP and Chief Commercial Office responsible for overseeing its multi-billion dollar grocery and frozen segments. He will be nominated as a director of the company at its annual shareholders meeting on Dec. 5.
At Pinnacle Foods, Schiller led all key commercial functions and helped orchestrate a multi-year turnaround.
"I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to lead Hain Celestial, and I have long admired the Company's vision and mission for its organic, natural and better-for-you brands," said Schiller, in a statement. "I am proud of what we accomplished during my eight years at Pinnacle Foods, and believe in driving continuous operational improvements while making disciplined investments in innovation and brand building to achieve success at Hain Celestial. I look forward to working with the team as we build upon the Company's strong foundation and take Hain Celestial's business to the next level of growth."
Mark's "disciplined management style, entrepreneurial spirit and relentless passion for profitable growth will serve Hain Celestial well," said Simon..
"Mark is a highly accomplished consumer packaged foods executive with an impressive track record of reinvigorating growth and improving margins for many iconic brands," said Andrew Heyer, Hain Celestial's lead director.
