Mount Franklin Foods names new president and CEO

Enrique Grajeda chosen as new leader

Jul 5, 2019
Mount Franklin Foods President and CEO Enrique Grajeda
Mount Franklin Foods President and CEO Enrique Grajeda

Mount Franklin Foods current CFO Enrique Grajeda has been appointed as president and CEO of the company, a manufacturer of branded and private-label confectionery, nuts, snacks and foodservice products. Grajeda has been with Mount Franklin Foods since 2014. Prior to that time, he held positions at Helen of Troy, AVX Corporation, Philips/Magnavox and Rockwell International. 

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