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People in the news: New GMA chairman and more

GMA board of directors elects Jeff Harmening

Jeff Harmening GM CEO and chairman of the board
Jeff Harmening GM CEO and chairman of the board

General Mills Chairman of the Board and CEO Jeff Harmening has been elected as the Grocery Manufacturers Association chairman of the board of directors. Harmening has served on the board since 2017.

 

Harrison Poultry names new EVP/CFO

James I. Vincent has joined Harrison Poultry as its executive vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining the company, he served as controller for Wayne Farms LLC.

 

John Watwood takes on new role at Motion Industries

Motion Industries, Inc. has promoted John Watwood to the position of senior vice president of its Southeast group. He previously served as vice president, general manager of the company’s Nashville division.

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