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.
“ABA is fortunate to have dedicated leaders like Hayden and Ahmet helping to steer the direction of our professionals groups, and we look forward to working together to drive continued growth and success for the baking category.” — Eric Dell | president and CEO | American Bakers Association
“We are excited to welcome Ahmet to the role of chair of the CAPC Professionals Group,” said Eric Dell, ABA president and CEO. “With his extensive expertise and commitment to supporting the baking industry, we are confident that Ahmet will build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessors. ABA is fortunate to have dedicated leaders like Hayden and Ahmet helping to steer the direction of our professionals groups, and we look forward to working together to drive continued growth and success for the baking category.”
The CAPC Professionals Group operates as a platform for stakeholders in the baking industry to address critical issues related to trade, sustainability, market volatility and commodity transportation. Group members work to advance policy priorities to ensure the commercial baking industry’s interests are advocated for on Capitol Hill.
For more information about the CAPC Professionals Group, visit the ABA website.
