The Campbell's Company announced on January 22, 2025, the appointment of Risa Cretella as Executive Vice President and President, Meals & Beverages, effective February 1, 2025. She will report to incoming President and Chief Executive Officer Mick Beekhuizen and join the company’s Operating Committee.
Cretella joined Campbell's in March 2024 following the acquisition of Sovos Brands Inc., where she served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Distinctive Brands. In that role, she was instrumental in the successful integration of Sovos Brands and the rapid growth of the Rao’s brand, leading it to become a nearly $1 billion brand.
In her new role, Cretella will lead the Meals & Beverages division, overseeing a portfolio of leadership brands including Campbell’s, Chunky, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s, Swanson, and V8. Her extensive experience in general management, marketing, and sales, coupled with her track record of driving financial and marketplace growth, positions her to continue transforming and growing these categories.
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