CHICAGO — Kenneth Campbell and Manda Tweten have been elevated to new positions at Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Kenneth Campbell, new president of Wild Flavors. |
Mr. Campbell, who most recently was president of ADM’s Specialty Commodities business, has been named president of Wild Flavors. He has 18 years of experience with ADM, having previously served as ADM’s vice-president, North American Oilseeds, where he oversaw the company’s softseed commercial and processing teams. Earlier, he held various commercial leadership roles in risk management and operations at ADM Oilseeds facilities in Mankato, Minn., and Frankfort, Ind. He will be based at the Wild Flavors campus in Erlanger, Ky.
Manda Tweten, new president of the Specialty Commodities business. |
Ms. Tweten has been named president of the Specialty Commodities business. She joined ADM with its acquisition of Wild Flavors in 2014 and was vice-president, sales, North America, prior to being named to her new role. She brings more than 16 years of experience with some of the world’s leading food, flavor and agribusiness companies to the position. ADM’s Specialty Commodities business is based in Fargo, N.D.
“In Ken and Manda, ADM is tapping two leaders with exceptional track records for expanding and deepening customer relationships,” said Vince Macciocchi, president, Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients business unit. “They recognize that our food industry customers are seeking a true partner to help them anticipate and respond to changing consumer tastes, and that ADM — with our broad ingredient portfolio, global footprint and decades-long legacy of food innovation — is well-positioned to play this role.
The Wild Flavors and Specialty Commodities businesses are part of ADM’s Wild Flavors and Specialty Ingredients business unit, which offers a portfolio of ingredients to help customers deliver products that address taste, texture, nutrition and function. The portfolio also includes a range of proteins, lecithins, edible beans and related ingredients, hydrocolloids, polyols, soluble fiber products, and other ingredients.