Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle has announced Rebecca Dunphey as the company’s new president of the Americas business unit. She assumed the role April 6.
Dunphey succeeds Sylvia Buxton, who led the rapid growth of the North America business for more than seven years. Under Buxton’s leadership, the company became the third largest confectionery manufacturer in the U.S. and expanded into the 2,300 employee Americas Business Unit, encompassing the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America commercial and supply chain operations. Perfetti Van Melle said Buxton is no longer with the company.
“I’m very happy to welcome Rebecca to the Perfetti Van Melle family,” said Suneja. “As our Americas business continues to expand, Rebecca’s global P&L oversight and leadership experience will help us to continue to accelerate to meet consumer and customer demand for our unique and loved candy, gum and mint products.”
Dunphey has more than 20 years experience in consumer package goods with roles at Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, Clorox and most recently as business unit president at Kraft-Heinz. She has had a variety of marketing and general management experiences across several categories in both the U.S. and Latin America. Dunphey has a passion for putting the consumer at the center and driving growth with great brands.
“I’m thrilled and ready to join a company that is known for its iconic brands, innovative DNA and a culture that cares for its people,” said Dunphey. “I look forward to building on all that’s been achieved in recent years in the Americas region.”
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