Dole Packaged Foods names supply chain veteran to lead US market

Dole Packaged Foods has added a supply chain veteran as its new vice president of supply chain and manufacturing.

Todd Stillwell has more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain management in industries including consumer packaged goods, consumer durables and industrial products, according to a news release.

In his new role, Stilwell will lead Dole’s supply chain in the U.S. market, as well as initiatives for the company’s U.S. frozen operations in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, transportation and import-export compliance.

“As we navigate the industry’s evolving landscape, it is critical that we remain agile in optimizing our capabilities, systems and processes for long-term growth,” Orzse Hodi, president of Dole Packaged Foods, U.S., said in the release. “Todd’s strategic vision will be instrumental as we modernize our operations.”

Stillwell previously managed logistics networks, direct delivery fleets and third-party distributions for companies including Del Monte Foods, Campbell’s, Chamberlain Group, Storck and Haagen-Dazs, according to the release.

“It’s a privilege to join the team at Dole, a company committed to providing greater accessibility to better nutrition through the goodness of fruit,” Stillwell said. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to further enhance our supply network to deliver quality products and continued operational growth.”