Perdue Farms proudly welcomes Todd Tillemans as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), signaling a strategic move to enhance growth and innovation. As a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, Perdue aims to elevate customer experience and deliver innovative, high-quality products to meet evolving market demands.
In his role, Tillemans will lead long-term growth strategies, overseeing marketing and sales for Perdue's renowned brands and products, while driving innovation to align with dynamic consumer expectations.
Kevin McAdams, CEO of Perdue Farms, expressed confidence in Tillemans' ability to uphold Perdue's commitment to quality and innovation. McAdams highlighted Tillemans' extensive experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry and his customer-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of deepening relationships with retailers.
Tillemans, former CEO of Cynosure and US President of The Hershey Company, brings a wealth of experience overseeing businesses across global markets. His background includes leadership roles at Unilever and General Mills. An alumnus of the University of Minnesota and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Tillemans also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
"I'm thrilled to join the Perdue Farms team and eager to contribute to our continued growth and innovation," said Tillemans. "Together, we can build on the company's legacy of responsible food and agriculture, tapping into our associates' spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation."
