Saputo Makes Senior Leadership Changes

Saputo has announced several leadership appointments, effective immediately. The appointments come after Carl Colizza was appointed president and CEO August 9, 2024.

Frank Guido has been appointed to the role of COO at Saputo Inc. He will be overseeing North America, Europe, and International operations and will play a key role in the company's continuous efforts to drive growth and operational results. All divisional president and COOs will report to Guido.

With 25 years in the consumer-packaged goods industry, he has held senior management positions in operations, supply chain, continuous improvement, and finance at several public companies. Guido most recently served as president and COO, Dairy Division (USA).

Leanne Cutts assumes the new position of chief commercial officer (CCO), Saputo Inc. She will be responsible for driving commercial strategy, sales development in global markets and channels, and overseeing marketing, brand management, and market insights functions for all divisions.

Cutts joined Saputo in 2021 and since then has served as president and COO (International and Europe). She has more than 30 years of experience in branding, marketing, product development, and commercial activities for global companies in the food and beverage industry, finance, and consumer healthcare.

Dominick Bombino has been appointed to the role of president and COO, Dairy Division (USA). He has been with Saputo for more than 25 years and has held diverse roles of increasing responsibility in both operational and commercial leadership in the US and Canada. Most recently, Bombino served as senior vice president, Sales, Dairy Division (USA).

Steve Douglas has been appointed to the role of president and COO, Dairy Division (UK). He has been with Saputo for more than 30 years and most recently served as senior vice president, Operations and Supply Chain, Dairy Division (USA). He was responsible for all manufacturing, converting, and optimization efforts and has played an instrumental role in streamlining the company’s supply chain and improving efficiencies.

“This team is proven, deeply capable, and prepared to set the course for our continued success,” said Colizza. “Each of these accomplished executives has played a pivotal part in our company over the years and through their expanded roles, we will further leverage their talent and expertise as we continue to drive long-term growth and operational excellence throughout our organization.”

Tom Atherton will leave Saputo to pursue other opportunities. He will remain with the company until the end of the calendar year to support Douglas during the transition. Atherton has been president and COO, Dairy Division (UK), since 2019 following the company’s acquisition of Dairy Crest Group plc, where he held various senior management positions since 2005.