New Campbell Snacks President Named

Campbell Soup Company appoints Valerie Oswalt as president of division with brands including Goldfish, Milano, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, Kettle Brand, Cape Cod, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, and Late July

Morgan Smith
Mar 2nd, 2020
Campbell Snacks President Valerie Oswalt

Campbell Soup Company has announced Valerie Oswalt will begin serving as executive vice president and president of Campbell Snacks as of March 9. Oswalt also will become a member of the Campbell Leadership Team and a corporate officer. She has more than 20 years of experience in the snack food industry, holding senior positions at Kraft Foods and Mondelēz, as well as at fast-growing startups, including Century Snacks, a privately held trail mix and nut products company, where she most recently served as CEO.


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