Kite Hill names Leibowitz CEO
Kite Hill, innovator in plant-based cheeses and yogurts, has announced that Rob Leibowitz has joined the company as CEO and member of the company’s board.
Kite Hill, innovator in plant-based cheeses and yogurts, has announced that Rob Leibowitz has joined the company as CEO and member of the company’s board. In his new role, Leibowitz will be responsible for strategically leading the growth and innovation agenda for the company's brand and products.
“Rob brings an arsenal of knowledge of the food industry across all channels and his extensive experience will help Kite Hill reach its full potential in meeting current rapidly increasing consumer demand for delicious plant-based foods,” said John Haugen, Kite Hill board member and vice president/general manager at 301 Inc.
Leibowitz has more than 30 years of management and brand building experience with global brands as well as private equity backed portfolio companies. Prior to joining Kite Hill, Leibowitz was CEO of TSG Consumer Partners Food and Pet Portfolio where he led the successful development agendas as CEO of multiple portfolio companies and as senior advisor and board chairman at thinkThin and MyFitFoods.
Prior to TSG Consumer Partners, Leibowitz was general manager of Del Monte Foods Pet Division where he was responsible for a significant financial and marketplace turnaround for the Division. In addition, Leibowitz had previously spent more than 20 years with Mars Inc. in general management, marketing, innovation, and selling roles across its Petcare, Confectionery, and Ice Cream sectors.