LENEXA, KA — Sweet snacks company Hostess Brands announced the appointment of Adrian Poretti as its chief supply chain officer (CSCO) effective immediately.
He succeeds interim CSCO Gary Schmidt. Poretti’s role duties will include all aspects related to operations and supply chain for Hostess. He will join the leadership team for the company and report to president and CEO Andy Callahan.
“We are thrilled to have an executive of Adrian’s caliber join our company and our leadership team,” Callahan said. “Because of his deep industry expertise and global operational experience, Adrian is a great fit for Hostess Brands as we continue our journey of sustainable, long-term growth. Additionally, we are grateful to Gary for stepping up as our interim CSCO to ensure a seamless transition.”
Previously, Poretti worked at Kimberly-Clark for nearly 30 years, most recently as VP of global supply chain capabilities. Prior to that role, he led Kimberly-Clark’s end-to-end supply chain in North America overseeing all operations and functions.
Before he worked at Kimberly-Clark, Poretti specialized in industrial automation and served as a professor at the National University of Cordoba School of Engineering in Cordoba, Argentina. He also earned his MBA in 2002 from Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires.
“I’m excited to join a company that’s as nimble and innovative as Hostess Brands and to bring a fresh, global perspective to the supply chain organization,” Poretti said. “The growth that Hostess Brands has achieved during such a challenging and dynamic global environment is a testament to the company’s talented team members, smart strategy and strong leadership. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
