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Tag Archives: leadership

New CEO takes the reigns at Dog Tag Bakery

Dog Tag Bakery logo next to image of CEO Henry Stoever with baked goods in background

Marine Corps veteran Henry V. Stoever IV brings decades of experience supporting mission-driven and private sector organizations to the role.

Posted byAnnie HollonMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026Posted inBakeries, Personality ProfilesTags: ceo, dog tag, Dog Tag Bakery, leader, leadership, non-profit, organization, transition, veteran, Washington DC

FDF celebrates key promotions, acquisition anniversary

FDF's logo over background of wheat

As the company restructures following the leadership changes, it also celebrates the four-year anniversary of its acquisition.

Posted byMaddie LambertMarch 4, 2026March 3, 2026Posted inSupplier NewsTags: acquisition, anniversary, directors, farmer direct foods, fdf, leadership, logistics, milling, regenerative agriculture, senior VP, tim webster, Wheat

Croissants, management define RBA March 2026 education

Baker wearing apron in bakery cafe with Retail Bakers of America logo

From in-person opportunities to virtual sessions, here’s what lies ahead for RBA learning opportunities in March.

Posted byAnnie HollonFebruary 26, 2026February 27, 2026Posted inAssociations and Events, RBATags: beverage, beverage program, croissant, croissants, EDUCATION, leadership, management, RBA, retail bakers of america, seminar, webinar, webinars

Former BBGA treasurer takes seat as board chair

BBGA board chair

Kobla Asamoah has been appointed to the position, bringing years of expertise to the role.

Posted byLily CotaFebruary 23, 2026February 20, 2026Posted inBBGA, Personality ProfilesTags: appointed, appointment, bbga, bbga board, board, board chair, bread, bread bakers, bread bakers guild, bread bakers guild of america, chair of the board, chairman, leadership

Earl Ellis named Panera Bread’s CFO

Earl Ellis, Panera Bread's new CFO, and Panera logo on background

Ellis has held senior finance leadership roles at multiple well-known companies, including The Campbell’s Co. (formerly Campbell Soup Co.), Kraft Foods and Coca-Cola.

Posted byMaddie LambertOctober 21, 2025October 20, 2025Posted inBakeriesTags: c-suite, campbell's co, CFO, coca-cola, earl ellis, executive leadership team, kraft foods, leadership, Panera, panera bread, Paul Carbone

George Barriere to lead Vicky Bakery as CEO

George Barriere to lead Vicky Bakery as CEO

Barriere helped develop Vicky Bakery’s original licensing model, laying the groundwork for the current franchising structure.

Posted byLily CotaAugust 22, 2025August 21, 2025Posted inNews/Features, Personality ProfilesTags: appoint, appointment, bakery, ceo, leadership, leadership change, Vicky, Vicky Bakery

Krispy Kreme sells Insomnia Cookies shares for $75 million

Assorted Insomnia Cookies in a box

This financial move marks a crucial moment for the cookie company and its next phase of growth.

Posted byAnnie HollonJune 16, 2025June 13, 2025Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: c-suite, cookie, cookies, executive team, insomnia cookies, investment, Krispy Kreme, leadership, private equity, sales, stake, transaction

BBGA unveils results of Bakery Leadership Circle program

Woman with red hair and red apron placing loaves of bread on bakery rack next to logo for the Bakery Leadership Circle

The association ran two cohorts in 2024, totaling 44 bakery owners and operators from operations of various scales and stages of business.

Posted byAnnie HollonJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025Posted inAssociations and Events, BBGATags: bakery, bakery leadership circle, bbga, blc, bread bakers guild of america, leadership, operators, owners, report, workshop

Krispy Kreme announces global leadership changes

Krispy Kreme announces global leadership changes

The donut brand made four appointments to bolster its global leadership team and promote business growth.

Posted byLily CotaJanuary 13, 2025January 10, 2025Posted inBusiness, News/FeaturesTags: appoint, appointments, global, krispy, Krispy Kreme, leadership, leadership changes, people, people news

BBGA education sessions to commence in 2025

Check out what the association has in store for its members at the start of the new year.

Posted byAnnie HollonJanuary 1, 2025December 31, 2024Posted inAssociations and Events, BBGATags: bbga, bread bakers guild of america, business, cottage bakery, EDUCATION, leadership

PopUp Bagels goes nationwide, names new CEO

(From left) Tory Bartlett and Adam Goldberg with tray of bagels

PopUp Bagels is set to bring its fresh-from-the-oven concept to major US markets and open various locations across the country.

Posted byAnnie HollonNovember 1, 2024Posted inBakeries, BusinessTags: bagel, bagels, expansion, franchise, franchising, leadership, PopUp Bagels

Voodoo Doughnut names new executives

Jack Quigley, VP of development; Heidi Durfee, VP of people; and James Waldner, director of operations, bring a range of expertise and industry knowledge to the gourmet donut brand.

Posted byAnnie HollonJuly 3, 2023June 30, 2023Posted inBakeries, Personality ProfilesTags: Donut, donuts, EXECUTIVES, gourmet donut, leadership, portland, voodoo doughnutLeave a comment on Voodoo Doughnut names new executives

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