Flowers Foods has appointed D. Anthony Scaglione as Chief Financial Officer
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Flowers Foods, which has been actively expanding its product portfolio and investing in innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences.
USA – Flowers Foods, Inc., the maker of popular baked goods brands like Nature’s Own and Dave’s Killer Bread, announced that D. Anthony Scaglione will become its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting January 1, 2026.
The announcement follows the planned retirement of Steve Kinsey, who has served as CFO for 18 years and will remain in an advisory role during the transition.
Scaglione joins Flowers Foods from Total Wine & More, where he served as CFO and led financial strategy for the nation’s largest independent alcohol retailer.
His career spans multiple industries, including consumer goods and retail, with a strong track record in financial planning, risk management, and operational leadership.
In his new role, Scaglione will oversee Flowers’ treasury, investor relations, accounting, tax, internal audit, risk, procurement, and information security functions.
He will report directly to Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods.
“Anthony brings strategic insight and operational rigor that will drive our next phase of growth,” said McMullian.
“His experience leading high-performing teams and delivering shareholder value makes him the ideal choice to guide our financial strategy into the future”.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Flowers Foods, which has been actively expanding its product portfolio and investing in innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Scaglione’s leadership is expected to support these initiatives by enhancing financial discipline and aligning resources with long-term growth objectives.
Kinsey’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished tenure during which Flowers Foods saw significant expansion and modernization.
His contributions helped steer the company through acquisitions, digital transformation, and operational improvements.
The company expressed deep appreciation for his service and commitment to a smooth transition.
Scaglione’s appointment reflects Flowers’ broader strategy to strengthen its executive leadership and position itself for continued success in the competitive baked goods market.
His blend of financial acumen and cross-industry experience is seen as a valuable asset as the company navigates changing market dynamics and consumer expectations.
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