HOPKINS, MN — CJ Schwan’s underwent a leadership change, naming Dr. Gregory Yep, chair of CJ Schwan’s board and CEO of parent company CJ Foods, its interim CEO.
Yep has more than 30 years of diverse leadership in food science, nutrition and biotechnology across numerous CPG and food-related multi-national businesses. He first joined CJ Schwan’s in 2023 as chief technology officer, where he helped architect the company’s global R&D strategy, launched transformative product platforms and expanded strategic partnerships to fast-track innovation. He became CEO of South Korean-based CJ Foods in 2025.
“This is an opportunity to build on the strong foundation already in place and position our business for even greater success,” Yep said. “Our vision is clear: to evolve into a dynamic, diversified food company and accelerate our leadership in global cuisine with speed and innovation.”
As a seasoned global food industry leader, Yep will oversee CJ Schwan’s continued growth and operational success in partnership with the company’s leadership team while guiding strategic priorities across the enterprise.
“We will continue expanding the flavors we offer, strengthening our portfolio and delivering the quality and reliability our customers expect,” Yep said. “Our teams remain focused on seamless operations and exceptional service.”
With 17 food manufacturing locations in the US, the company continues investing in future growth, with plans to open a new Asian-style food production facility in Sioux Falls, SD, in 2027.
