PIM Brands, a leading global snacks and confections maker, announced new additions to its executive leadership team, appointing Philip Davis as PIM’s new chief supply chain officer and Matthew Prail as PIM’s chief human resources officer.
According to the announcement, these strategic hires signify PIM Brands' commitment to effectively managing its ever-expanding operations both domestically and abroad to meet customer and consumer demand and facilitate continued growth across its business segments.
In his role as chief supply chain officer, Philip Davis will be based at the company’s Park Ridge corporate headquarters and will have overall responsibility for all supply chain functions. With over 20 years of experience supporting growing companies and improving customer experience, Davis brings a wealth of expertise to PIM Brands, previously, serving as head of Americas supply chain and global supply chain optimization at Godiva Chocolatier, as well as in leadership positions at Fleet Farm and PwC's consulting practice.
"Joining PIM Brands is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's sustainable growth and enhance the customer experience," Davis said in the annoucement. "I look forward to working with PIM Brands’ talented team and leveraging my experiences to enhance our supply chain capabilities."
Davis holds a biological and environmental engineering degree from Cornell University with a minor in operations research and management science. He also holds an MBA from NYU Stern School in finance and strategy. His professional accreditations include Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, and Lean Manufacturing.
Matthew Prail has assumed the role of chief human resources officer. He brings a diverse background in HR leadership roles at prominent companies such as Mars Inc., Accenture and Kraft Foods with expertise spanning from business partnership and organizational effectiveness to change leadership and more.
"I am thrilled to join PIM Brands and be part of its dynamic team," Prail said in the announcement. "I am committed to fostering a high-performance culture and delivering strong Human Resources support to drive PIM Brands' success."
Prail holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from William Paterson University as well as a master’s degree in human resources management from Cornell University. Professionally, he is both SHRM and HCRI Certified.
About PIM Brands Inc.
PIM Brands Inc. is a leading maker of Real Fruit Snacks and related treats and is one of the world’s largest makers of chocolate and non-chocolate confections. PIM’s vast array of brands include Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Welch’s Juicefuls Juicy Fruit Snacks, Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks, Welch’s Fruit Rolls, Welch’s ZERO SUGAR Fruity Bites, Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins, Toggi Fine European Chocolate Wafers, Tuxedos Chocolate Almonds, Original Gummi FunMix, Sour Jacks Sour Candies, Slice Fruit On the-Go Fruit Bars, Nuclear SQWorms Sour Gummi Worms and many more.
PIM’s subsidiaries and affiliates include PIM Brands LLC, PIM Brands Canada, PIM Brands Mexico S DE RL DE CV, PIM Brands Iberica, SL, PIM Brands UK, Ltd, PIM Brands Hindustani Private Limited, PIM Global Holdings LLC, PIM Consumer Health LLC, Pharma In Motion LLC and Farmer’s Choice Food Brands.