US-based private-label supplier and co-manufacturer Monogram Foods has appointed Jeff Frank as its new CEO.
Frank will assume the new responsibility on 28 April, succeeding Karl Schledwitz.
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Meanwhile, Schledwitz, a founding member who has led Monogram for 20 years since its inception in 2004, will continue to chair its board of directors.
Frank, who will operate out of Memphis in the new role, joins the company from Organic Valley, where he was CEO.
In a statement announcing the appointment, Monogram Foods said, “Frank brings more than two decades of leadership experience in guiding companies on a path to sustainable success.”
Schledwitz said: “Jeff was the unanimous choice of our board and executive team.
“Based on Jeff’s natural leadership skills, ability to execute on plans, and his track record in driving growth, he was the clear choice to ensure a successful future for Monogram Foods, its people, and its customers.”
Before his tenure at Organic Valley, which began in January 2023, Frank spent 25 years at US major Hormel Foods in various senior roles, including overseeing the company’s “largest” acquisition.
Commenting on the new role, Frank said: “I deeply admire the incredible vision and hard work the founders have put into building this company. The passion, vision, and culture at Monogram are inspiring, and I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue driving success.”
Founded in 2004, the Tennessee-based company produces a variety of products, including meat snacks, appetisers, assembled sandwiches, fully cooked and raw bacon, corn dogs and other convenience products.
Since its founding, Monogram has expanded to 12 locations across seven states, employing more than 3,500 people.
Monogram Foods is owned by Pritzker Private Capital, along with management and co-investors, following the sale of a “significant stake” in the business in August 2021.
In July 2024, Monogram Foods announced plans to close a domestic plant that produces sandwiches and snacks, putting 240 jobs at risk.
