Dr. Praeger’s, a pioneer in the better-for-you frozen food market, specializing in delicious and nutritious veggie-forward foods made from simple ingredients, recently hired Alexis Brescia as chief supply chain officer. Dr. Praeger’s is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners.

“Alex brings an impressive track record of manufacturing and logistics leadership, and we are confident that he will be a huge asset for the team at Dr. Praeger’s,” said Dr. Praeger’s CEO Andy Reichgut.

Brescia is an accomplished supply chain executive, with over 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience in roles across every aspect of the supply chain, from manufacturing to continuous improvement and productivity. He spent over 20 years with Kraft/Mondelez and most recently served as vice president of North America supply chain operations at Europastry. He holds a master’s degree in engineering management and a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, both from the NJ Institute of Technology.

“I’m excited to join Dr. Praeger’s, a purpose-driven company whose values align with my own,” Brescia said. “I look forward to collaborating with the Dr. Praeger’s team to help drive profitable growth through operational excellence.”

About Dr. Praeger’s
Dr. Praeger’s was founded in 1994 by Drs. Praeger and Somberg, cardiothoracic surgeons, to create nutritious, convenient and delicious frozen food that encourages healthier eating. They focused on using simple, real ingredients. Today, the brand remains committed to this vision, offering OU Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free and vegan products.