Traeger Announces Executive Promotions
September 07 2022 - 6:50AM
Business Wire
Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COOK), creator
and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced two
executive promotions. Jim Hardy has been promoted to Chief
Operating Officer and Cole VandenAkker has been promoted to Chief
Sales Officer. Both will continue to report directly to Jeremy
Andrus, Chief Executive Officer of Traeger.
“I am thrilled to announce the promotions of Jim and Cole.
Today’s announcement is well-deserved recognition of their many
contributions to the business,” said Traeger CEO Jeremy Andrus.
“Since joining Traeger, Jim has been strongly committed to
achieving operational excellence and has successfully led our
supply chain function in a time of significant macroeconomic
volatility. Cole has been a key driver of Traeger’s growth in the
last several years and has a strong track record of success and
dedication to the Company. Both Jim and Cole have demonstrated that
their leadership and strategic expertise are of immense value to
the Traeger organization, and I look forward to continuing to work
with them as we fulfill our vision to bring people together to
create a more flavorful world.”
Jim Hardy has served as Chief Supply Chain Officer of Traeger
since March 2021. He has over 35 years of operations experience,
and previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Fanatics, Inc.
and Executive Vice President Global Operations of Under Armour,
Inc.
Cole VandenAkker has served as Traeger's Executive Vice
President of Global Sales since May 2020 and oversaw all National
Sales prior to that appointment. Before joining Traeger in August
2014, Mr. VandenAkker headed Corporate Development for
Backcountry.com and worked in Leucadia National Corporation's Asset
Management Group.
About Traeger
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator
and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking
system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake,
roast, braise, and barbecue. Our grills are versatile and easy to
use, empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals
with a wood-fired flavor that cannot be replicated with gas,
charcoal, or electric grills. Grills are at the core of Traeger’s
platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs,
sauces, and accessories.
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