This milestone marks a significant victory for the Minneapolis-based food giant, which successfully reached its goal several months ahead of its original summer 2026 commitment.
Under the new structure, Alessandro Nervegna, previously Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, will be appointed CEO of Ferrero Core while Lapo Civiletti, the current CEO, will continue with the company as Vice President, Ferrero International S.A., and will assume the newly created role of President of Ferrero Ice Cream and WK Kellogg Co.
The appointments will strengthen commercial leadership and accelerate customer centric growth across its global operations.
The announcement signals a strategic boost for the region’s operations amid rising consumer demand for premium confectionery and snacks.
The move is part of Flowers Foods’ strategy to integrate and scale Simple Mills within its broader portfolio while preserving the brand’s mission-driven identity.