US pesto-to-pasta maker Armanino Foods of Distinction has named ex-Bonduelle and Beyond Meat executive Deanna Jurgens as its new CEO and president.
Jurgens, whose appointment takes effect on 12 May, will also join the board of directors of the manufacturer of Italian foods.
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She succeeds Tim Anderson, whose departure was first announced in January. Anderson, who joined the company in March 2020, stepped down in February.
In a statement, Armanino Foods described Jurgens as a “proven leader” with “deep experience” in growing branded businesses.
“These experiences position her to lead Armanino Foods into its next phase of growth and expansion,” the statement read.
Prior to joining Armanino, Jurgens served as chief sales officer at Bonduelle’s business in the Americas.
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By GlobalDataBefore her time at Bonduelle, Jurgens was the president of North America and global chief growth officer for Beyond Meat. Jurgens’ career also includes 16 years at PepsiCo.
Armanino Foods board chairman Douglas Nichols said: “Jurgens extensive food industry experience speaks for itself – her leadership roles at Bonduelle Americas and Beyond Meat have consistently delivered growth, innovation, and strong customer partnerships.
“Her strategic vision and proven ability to scale brands globally make her exceptionally well-suited to lead Armanino Foods into its next phase of growth and innovation.”
Jurgens said: “This company has an incredible foundation of growth, and I look forward to working with our talented team, suppliers and customers to further broaden our company, build on the Armanino tradition and extend our success well into the future.”
Armanino Foods produces frozen Italian specialty food products, supplying foodservice, retail, and industrial markets.
Its product range includes a variety of pestos and sauces, as well as frozen pastas, cheese shakers, and meatballs.
In 2024, Armanino Foods generated net sales of $69.4m, a rise of 9% year-on-year. Net income for 2024 was $14.4m, compared to $8.8m in 2023.
