Mondelēz International terms this appointment as a strategic leadership change as it will reinforce its long term commitment to the Kingdom and support growth across retail and foodservice channels.
The move reunites the chief executive and board chair roles after a period in which the positions were held separately, with Gregory B. Kenny stepping down as non executive chairman while remaining on the board.
The Marzetti board said his appointment will strengthen its strategic capabilities as the company pursues growth across retail and foodservice channels
The appointments include David Roach as the newly created Chief DSD Operations Officer and Dan Scott as Senior Vice President, Cake.
The appointment places Khalifa at the center of efforts to optimize procurement, strengthen supply chains and drive cost efficiencies across one of Nigeria’s largest listed companies.