IRVINE, CALIF. — Golden State Foods has promoted Brian Dick to president and chief operating officer.

“Brian’s leadership in global operations as well as with our executive and management teams has contributed to substantial growth and progress at our company,” said Conrad Wetterau, chairman of the GSF board of directors. “I’m confident that as he continues to effectively lead our organization, adhering to our Creed and Values, Brian’s passion for and dedication to Golden State Foods’ long-term success will inspire deeper alignment with our worldwide customers and position us for future growth.”

Mr. Dick will oversee all global operations and functions for the company, which include food manufacturing, logistics and administrative groups.

He was recently the company’s corporate executive vice president and chief operating officer since 2019. He joined the company in 1999 as the business development manager for GSF Egypt.

“I would like to thank Conrad and the Wetterau family for their faith in me and our team, especially in light of the recent loss of Mark Wetterau, our beloved CEO,” Mr. Dick said. FBN