– USA, MO – Hostess Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNK | TWNKW), a leading manufacturer and marketer of sweet baked goods and cookies including Twinkies, CupCakes, Ding Dongs, Donettes, Voortman and a variety of other new and classic treats, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed current independent director Jerry Kaminski as its new Chairman, effective immediately.
“Jerry’s contributions during his time on the board have been invaluable and I am confident that he is the right choice for the Chairman position. His unparalleled passion for the company will serve us well as we continue to drive growth momentum with the aim of increasing shareholder value over the long-term.” said CEO, Andy Callahan.
This follows the announcement that Dean Metropoulos notified the Company that he will resign from the Board of Directors at the end of 2020 in order to pursue other commitments.
“On behalf of our Board of Directors and management team, I would like to thank Dean for his vast contributions to Hostess,” said CEO, Andy Callahan. “He has provided extraordinary leadership, both through taking the company public and continuing to offer keen business insight. When he fully transitions away from his board membership at the end of the year, he will leave an enviable legacy at Hostess, as he has played an essential role in helping us become the company we are today.”
About Jerry Kaminski
Mr. Kaminski has served on Hostess’ Board of Directors since November 2016 and is currently EVP and COO at Land O’Lakes Inc., where he has served in various roles since 2012. Mr. Kaminski was chosen to step into the Chairman role because of his extensive global experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and the strong leadership he has demonstrated while serving on the board thus far.
About Hostess Brands, Inc.
Hostess Brands, Inc. is a leading packaged food company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in North America. The Hostess brand’s history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies in 1930. Today, the Company produces a variety of new and classic treats in addition to Twinkies and CupCakes, including Donettes, Ding Dongs, Zingers, Danishes, Honey Buns and Coffee Cakes. In January 2020, the Company acquired Voortman Cookies Limited, which produces a variety of cookies and wafers products, including sugar-free products under the Voortman brand.
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