Food, Nutrition & Agriculture Strategist Reinhardt Kapsak Named As New PBH President & CEO
February 20, 2017 | 2 min to read
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announces that Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak will replace Elizabeth Pivonka as PBH President & CEO, effective February 21, 2017.
"There is no mission more important than securing a place for produce on consumers' plate at every eating occasion, and I'm honored to be selected to lead the industry in achieving this goal," said registered dietitian Reinhardt Kapsak. "I look forward to partnering with the entire supply chain, from seed to shopping cart to saute pan, ensuring that all forms of produce are central to a health and wellness lifestyle."
Reinhardt Kapsak joins the organization with extensive background in food, nutrition, health and wellness, as well as agriculture, communications and non-profits, having worked for twelve years at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and most recently, as Global Lead for Food, Nutrition and Health Partnerships, at the Monsanto Company.
"Wendy has extensive connections in the food and nutrition community as well as in agriculture, combined with great enthusiasm and a vision for the future," says Scott Owens, PBH chairman of the board and vice president of sales for Wonderful Citrus. "We welcome Wendy to PBH and are looking forward to introducing her to everyone at the upcoming PBH annual conference in Scottsdale on April 5-7."
"I would also like to thank the search committee who took valuable time out of their busy schedules to interview candidates by phone and in-person over the past few months," added Owens.
Reinhardt Kapsak succeeds Elizabeth Pivonka, who retired February 17 after a 26 year career at PBH, including 20 years as president and CEO. All inquiries should be directed to Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, wendy@pbhfoundation.org.
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation