Andrew Deister, Russell Stover
Andrew Deister has been named president and c.e.o. of Russell Stover Chocolates.
 

KANSAS CITY — Andrew Deister has been named president and chief executive officer of Russell Stover Chocolates. He succeeds Andreas Pfluger, who has acted as c.e.o. of Russell Stover since it was acquired by Lindt & Sprüngli in 2014.

Mr. Deister joins Russell Stover from Robert Rothschild Farm, a specialty food company, where he was president and c.e.o. Previously, he held leadership roles in marketing, sales and innovation at global consumer packaged goods firms, including Procter & Gamble, Abbott Nutrition and Evenflo. He has a master’s degree in business administration from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Russell Stover chocolates
Andrew Deister will be responsible for continuing to build the Russell Stover brand while expanding its presence in the marketplace with product innovation.
 

In his new role at Russell Stover, he will be responsible for continuing to build the brand while expanding its presence in the marketplace with product innovation.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to join Russell Stover as we continue our drive toward becoming America’s chocolate of choice,” Mr. Deister said. “This company has an extraordinary history, but I believe its best days lie ahead, and I look forward to working with the management team and front-line employees toward building a new and exciting future for this great company and its iconic American brands.”

Andreas Pfluger, Russell Stover
Andreas Pfluger will remain in his role as Lindt & Sprüngli North America president.
 

Mr. Pfluger will remain in his role as Lindt & Sprüngli North America president with responsibility for coordinating the company’s North American businesses of Lindt in North America, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. and Russell Stover Chocolates. Mr. Deister will report to Mr. Pfluger.

“Having Andrew join our team is the next major step in the evolution of our company” Mr. Pfluger said.  “Andrew’s success in growing companies through focused business strategy, innovation and execution brings outstanding leadership to Russell Stover.”