— Names Twenty-one Year Company Veteran Interim CFO —
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2017--
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today that Thomas P. Crimmins, the
Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective March 24, 2017
to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Crimmins’ decision was not the result
of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating
to the Company’s accounting practices or financial statements.
The Company has initiated a search for a new Chief Financial Officer and
until one is appointed, Amy Chiovari, currently the Company’s Corporate
Controller, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective
upon Mr. Crimmins’ departure.
“On behalf of our entire team, I want to thank Tom for his contributions
to B&G Foods’ success over the past two years and wish him continued
success in his future endeavors,” said Robert C. Cantwell, President and
Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods. “I am also pleased to report Amy
Chiovari will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Amy has been an
invaluable member of the B&G Foods family since joining the Company in
1996. Amy played a key role in our 2004 initial public offering and in
numerous acquisitions and capital markets transactions over the past two
decades. Amy has served in various capacities within our accounting and
finance department and over the years has been responsible for many
functions, including, corporate accounting, corporate finance, financial
reporting, treasury, tax and internal control over financial reporting.
Amy’s in-depth knowledge of our operations makes her well-suited for
this leadership role and we are fortunate to have someone of Amy’s
caliber serve as Interim CFO.”
About B&G Foods, Inc.
B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a
diversified portfolio of high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen
foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Based in
Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods’ products are marketed under many
recognized brands, including Ac’cent, B&G, B&M,
Baker’s Joy, Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Brer
Rabbit, Canoleo, Cary’s, Cream of Rice,
Cream of Wheat, Devonsheer, Don Pepino, Durkee,
Emeril’s, Grandma’s Molasses, Green Giant, JJ
Flats, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, Le
Sueur, MacDonald’s, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms,
Molly McButter, Mrs. Dash, New York Flatbreads,
New York Style, Old London, Original Tings, Ortega,
Pirate’s Booty, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina,
Sa-són, Sclafani, Smart Puffs, Spice Islands,
Spring Tree, Sugar Twin, Tone’s, Trappey’s,
TrueNorth, Underwood, Vermont Maid, Victoria,
Weber and Wright’s. B&G Foods also sells and distributes Static Guard,
a household product brand.
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