Hostess Brands taps Amit Sharma investor relations veep

The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Voortman cookies has appointed Amit Sharma as its vice president of investor relations.

Sharma joins Hostess Brands Inc. with 15 years' experience in equity research. He has a strong background in consumer packaged goods and food and beverage. He will report to Brian Purcell, Hostess's chief financial officer.

A CFA charterholder, Sharma joins Hostess from Rabobank, where he served as executive director of food and foodservice since April 2020. Previously, he was a director in sell-side research at BMO Capital Markets covering food and beverage companies.