Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. will welcomed experienced industry professional Jody Macedonio to its ranks as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Feb. 26, leveraging her deep background in the food and packaged goods sector.

Prior to her new position, Macedonio worked at Henkel AG and Sun Products Corp. Additionally, she has held positions with PepsiCo, Nestle, SmithKline Beecham and Chemical Bank. Macedonio expressed excitement about joining the company.

“I believe the potential to drive growth through value creation is excellent given the strength of both the private label and brand portfolios, which will also benefit from the cost productivity agenda already underway,” she said. “I look forward to partnering with the team to build the business, and to be part of the next phase of the journey."

Her enthusiasm was shared by Dean Foods’ CEO Ralph Scozzafava, who commended her strengths.

"We are very excited to have an executive of Jody's caliber join our management team,” Scozzafava said. “With deep financial and operating experience in food and consumer packaged goods – including proven success in driving significant financial improvement and sustainable business performance – Jody will contribute immediately to Dean Foods.”

Scozzafava added that Macedonio’s expertise would contribute greatly to the company’s growth strategy.