RENO, NV — Mary’s Gone Crackers has hired Michael Finete as its new CEO. Former CEO Taki Fujii will remain as board chair.
Prior to joining Mary’s Gone Crackers, Finete held executive positions across the food manufacturing industry, including General Mills, HJ Heinz, Sensient Natural Ingredients, SubHerb Farms and Santo Amaro Foods. He brings 30 years of experience in brand acceleration.
“I am honored and humbled for the opportunity to lead Mary’s Gone Crackers,” Finete said. “It is a business that has proved itself as a trailblazer in the retail sphere. Alongside its success, our shared values of ecologically and socially conscious products was a large contributor towards my decision to join the board. The future for Mary’s is bright and I am beyond thrilled to lend my experience to the team.”
“We are delighted to invite Finete as our new CEO,” Fujii said. “Finete embodies dynamism, unwavering value and a rich history of experiences, complemented by an outstanding track record of success. We are confident that Finete will become an indispensable member of our team as demand grows for consumers across the globe. The board looks forward to the fresh new perspective he brings to the table as we innovate in production, remain true to our core beliefs of sustainability and health and ensure long-term success.”
