Flowers Foods Announces Leadership Transition
October 1, 2025 | 2 min to read
After 36 years with Flowers Foods, including 18 as CFO, R. Steve Kinsey will retire at the end of 2025 while remaining temporarily as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition; the company has engaged an executive search firm to find his successor. CEO Ryals McMullian praised Kinsey’s legacy of integrity, respect, and commitment to excellence, and Kinsey expressed confidence in the team’s ability to drive strategic priorities and shareholder value.
R. Steve Kinsey to Retire at Year End After More Than Three Decades at the Company
THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) (“the Company”) announced that after 36 years of service, including the last 18 as chief financial officer, Steve Kinsey plans to retire at the end of 2025. The Company has initiated a search for Mr. Kinsey’s successor with a leading executive search firm. Following his retirement, Mr. Kinsey is expected to continue to serve in an advisory role for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition.
“On behalf of everyone at Flowers, I would like to congratulate Steve on a well-deserved retirement,” said Ryals McMullian, chairman and chief executive officer. “Steve has committed his career to Flowers and has been a valued partner to me and the rest of the leadership team. His legacy is one of integrity, respect, and a relentless commitment to excellence. We are deeply grateful for his many years of leadership and unwavering dedication to the Company.”
Mr. Kinsey said, “It is bittersweet to be retiring from Flowers. It has been an honor to work alongside an exceptionally talented and passionate team, helping steer the Company as it has evolved through innovation, transformation, and acquisition. I wish everyone at Flowers the best, and, as I enter my next chapter, I am confident in the ability of our incredible team to continue to execute on our strategic priorities and drive shareholder value.”
About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 net sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company’s top brands are Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.