WASHINGTON, DC — The American Bakers Association (ABA) announced shifts in leadership for its Commodity and Agricultural Policy (CAPC) Professionals Group. 

After sixteen years, Hayden Wands, VP of global procurement, commodities for Grupo Bimbo, has ended his term as the CAPC Professionals Group chair. 

“We are incredibly grateful for Hayden’s leadership and dedication throughout his nearly two decades serving as the CAPC chair,” said Rasma Zvaners, VP of government relations at ABA. “Under his stewardship, the CAPC Professionals Group made significant strides in addressing challenges baking manufacturing has faced. Hayden has been an invaluable asset to ABA, and we thank him for the unwavering commitment to advancing the industry’s shared goals.” 

Ahmet Hepdogan, senior VP of supply chain and procurement, North America for Dawn Foods, has succeeded Wands as the group’s new chair. With more than 20 years of experience leading procurement and supply chain organizations and active membership of the CAPC Professionals Group, Hepdogan is set to guide the group towards a successful future.