LOS ANGELES — Aspire Bakeries, umbrella company to premium bakery brands such as La Brea Bakery and Otis Spunkmeyer, announced the appointment of Rob Clamp as VP of enterprise initiatives.

“I’m thrilled to be working alongside such a talented and passionate team dedicated to quality, innovation and growth,” Clamp said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with some truly great brands and look forward to helping each grow.”

Clamp most recently served as COO for Izzio Artisan Bakery. He brings extensive leadership in the food industry. Previously, he worked for a range of Flowers Foods brands, including as GM of Canyon Bakehouse and VP of operations at Dave’s Killer Bread.

In this role, Clamp will work to drive Aspire Bakeries’ long-term strategic goals.