Swiss-Irish food group Aryzta has appointed a new European chief , with Gregory Sklikas to succeed Dermot Murphy. Mr Sklikas, former EMEA chief operating officer with Friesland Campina, will join Aryzta at the end of May. “Dermot has provided great leadership and support during a period of significant change and transition for the group,” said Aryzta chief executive Kevin Toland. ”Mr Sklikas spent 11 years with Royal Friesland Campina and 14 years with Unilever. As chief operating officer, EMEA ,for Friesland Campina, he had responsibility for €4 billion sales, 10,000 people, 14 operating companies, overseeing 35 countries and 21 factories in the region.

Source: The Irish Times April 19, 2018 06:34 UTC