Kowal, who most recently served as CEO of BrightPet Nutritional Group, brings a track record of scaling businesses, driving operations and fostering innovation. He’s held a variety of leadership roles at other food and beverage companies, including Dawn Foods, throughout his career.

“I’m honored to lead J. Skinner into its next chapter,” Kowal said. “This company has a strong foundation, a passionate team, and a clear mission to deliver value to our customers and consumers.  My focus will be on accelerating innovation, deepening our market impact for growth and fostering a culture where bold ideas thrive. Together, we’ll chart a course towards sustainable growth and long-term success.”

Meltzer will lead all customer-facing functions and play a key role in shaping J. Skinner’s go-to-market strategy, expanding customer relationships and elevating the company’s presence across the industry.   His experience includes spearheading commercial strategies and helping to expand market share and generate new business growth.

“I am excited to join J. Skinner at such a pivotal moment,” Meltzer said. “I see tremendous potential to deepen customer relationships, expand into new markets and build a commercial strategy that is both bold and sustainable. I’m eager to collaborate with the talented team at J. Skinner and help shape the next chapter of growth.”