DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean Foods
Company (NYSE: DF) today announced that it has appointed two new
directors to the Company's Board of Directors – Helen E. McCluskey, former President, Chief
Executive Officer and a member of the Board of The Warnaco Group,
Inc.; and B. Craig Owens, former
Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Soup Company.
"Helen brings a broad background in strategy, branding, business
planning and operations to our Board," said Gregg Tanner, Chief Executive Officer. "Her
significant expertise in corporate leadership and global business
matters is an excellent fit for Dean Foods."
Tanner continued, "Craig, who brings more than 15 years of
experience as public company CFO, as well as significant expertise
in the food, beverage and grocery retail industries, will be a
valuable addition to our Board as we continue to grow as a leading
food and beverage company."
Ms. McCluskey was President and Chief Executive Officer of
global apparel company Warnaco Group, Inc., when it was acquired in
February 2013 by PVH Corporation. She
joined the company in 2004 as a group president and later served as
its Chief Operating Officer until stepping into the CEO role. She
has also held various positions with Firestone Tire & Rubber
Company; Playtex Apparel, Inc., which was acquired by Sara Lee
Corporation in 1991; and Liz Claiborne Inc. During her 18-year
tenure with Sara Lee Corporation's intimate apparel units, she held
executive positions in marketing, operations and general
management, including President of Playtex Apparel. Ms. McCluskey
serves on the Board of Directors of Avon Products, Inc. and of
Signet Jewelers Limited. She is a former member of the Board of
Directors of The Warnaco Group, Inc. and of PVH
Corporation.
Mr. Owens was the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative
Officer and Senior Vice President of Campbell Soup Company from
2008 until his retirement in April
2014. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer
and Executive Vice President of Delhaize Group, an international
food retailer headquartered in Belgium; and was employed by The Coca-Cola
Company and its key franchisees, serving in various management
roles, including as Finance Director (CFO) for Coca-Cola Beverages
plc. Mr. Owens currently serves on the Board of Directors of J.C.
Penney Company, Inc., as a director of United States Cold Storage,
Inc., on the Board of Trustees of Washington
& Lee University, and on the Board of Directors of
Friends' Central School (Philadelphia). He previously served as a
director of Pall Corporation and chaired its Audit Committee.
Commenting on their appointment, Board Non-Executive Chair
Jim Turner said, "We are very
pleased to add the talent and experience of these two respected
executives to our Board. We are looking forward to their
contributions as we continue to drive long-term shareholder
value."
About Dean Foods
Dean Foods® is a leading food and
beverage company and the largest processor and direct-to-store
distributor of fluid milk and other dairy and dairy case products
in the United States.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas,
the Dean Foods portfolio includes DairyPure®, the country's first
and largest fresh, white milk national brand, and TruMoo®, the
leading national flavored milk brand, along with well-known
regional dairy brands such as Alta Dena®, Berkeley Farms®, Country
Fresh®, Dean's®, Garelick Farms®, LAND O LAKES®* milk and cultured
products*, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms®, Mayfield®, McArthur®, Meadow
Gold®, Oak Farms®, PET®**, T.G. Lee®, Tuscan® and more. In all,
Dean Foods has more than 50 local and regional dairy brands and
private labels. Dean Foods also makes and distributes ice cream,
cultured products, juices, teas, and bottled water. Over 17,000
employees across the country work every day to make Dean Foods the
most admired and trusted provider of wholesome, great-tasting dairy
products at every occasion. For more information about Dean Foods
and its brands, visit www.deanfoods.com.
*The LAND O LAKES brand is owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc. and is
used by license.
**PET is a trademark of The J.M. Smucker Company and is used by
license.
CONTACT: Corporate Communications, Jamaison Schuler, +1-214-721-7766; or Investor
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+1-214-303-3438
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