SNAX - Stryve Foods Appoints Former Frito-Lay Executive as Chairman | Benzinga
PLANO, Texas, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryve Foods, Inc. ("Stryve" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:SNAX), a pioneer in creating healthy and convenient protein snacks, announces today that the Board of Directors elected Kevin Vivian as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
Chris Boever, CEO commented, "I would like to thank Ted Casey for his leadership and strategic contributions in his role as Chairman and as one of the founders of the business. He has made an incredible impact in helping the company build its manufacturing capabilities and expertise so that we could develop our fantastic portfolio of brands. Our products uniquely deliver on the growing consumer trends in snacking of protein, convenience, and the reduction of sugars and preservatives. That's all made possible through our innovative, one-of-a-kind, manufacturing capabilities that were an outgrowth of Ted's strategic vision in the early years of Stryve."
Kevin Vivian, who brings an extensive background in consumer goods and a wealth of industry experience, has been elected to serve as the new Chairman of the Board of Stryve. Mr. Vivian's strategic capabilities and expertise in driving growth in CPG make him an ideal choice to lead the Board as the Company continues its journey toward profitability. Mr. Vivian worked for PepsiCo for 32 years serving the last six years as SVP National Account Sales and VP/GM of Frito-Lay's $4 billion immediate consumption business. In this role he expanded Frito-Lay's business through innovation, expanded distribution, and marketing as well as growing sales and market share through innovative marketing and sales programs. Mr. Vivian has deep experience working in close collaboration with top retail executive teams in developing partnerships, strategies, and innovation to enhance sales and market share growth.
Boever continued, "We are emerging from the first two phases of our transformation, in which we focused on food quality, brand renovation, maximizing value through productivity, portfolio simplification, enhanced unit economics, and ultimately creating a lean operating culture ready to drive quality growth. Our next phase is centered around reaching profitability through quality growth. Kevin Vivian is the ideal choice to serve as the Company's chairman as we execute on the final phase of our transformation and delivering that growth promise."
Ted Casey has been a pivotal figure at Stryve Foods, offering his guidance and leadership over the years. Under his stewardship, Stryve Foods has navigated ...