Albertson’s New Parent Company Shuffles around Top Execs
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Global Dairy Platform (GDP), Rosemont, Ill. Rick Smith, chief executive officer of Dairy Farmers of America, was appointed to a 2-year term as chairman of the board of directors. Smith previously served as the vice chair on GDP's board. Smith will succeed Cees 't Hart, chief executive officer of Royal FrieslandCampina, before it merged with DFA in April 2014. Smith's entry in the dairy industry began in 1982, when he joined Dairylea Cooperative Inc. as vice president and general counsel. He served as CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina from 1988-2005. Additionally, Jacqueline Chow, managing director, global brands and nutrition for Fonterra, was selected to serve as GDP's next operational committee chair.