Dawn Foods Promotes Ahmet Hepdogan to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement for North America

November 6, 2024 Dawn Foods

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients distributor Dawn Foods announces the promotion of Ahmet Hepdogan to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement, North America. In this expanded role, Hepdogan will oversee Dawn’s Distribution Services and Supply Chain while continuing to lead Procurement efforts in the region.

American Bakers Association Announces 2 New Board Members

The American Bakers Association (ABA) has appointed two new Board Members to fill open seats for the 2024-26 term. Kim Albers-Nisbet, CEO of United States Bakery, fills the vacant Baker Member seat, while Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods, fills the vacant Allied Member seat. The next call for open ABA Board seats will be held in Q1 2025, with the election taking place during the 2025 Convention.

Dawn Foods Appoints John Schmitz as New Chief Operating Officer, America

October 9, 2024 Dawn Foods

In this role, Schmitz will continue to oversee Dawn’s North America business while also taking on strategic accountability for Latin America. Schmitz will continue to serve on Dawn’s leadership team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Carrie Jones-Barber. Schmitz’s new role positions the company to accelerate growth, expand its market presence, and continue its commitment to excellence in the baking industry.

Dawn Foods’ Chef Melissa Trimmer Inducted Into American Academy of Chefs

August 15, 2024 Dawn Foods

Trimmer’s induction into the American Academy of Chefs underscores her significant contributions to the culinary industry and reaffirms Dawn Foods’ commitment to fostering talent and promoting excellence.

Dawn Foods: How to Incorporate All-idays into Your Bakery

Dawn Foods is proud to introduce All-idays, an innovative concept that encourages bakeries to seize the magic in everyday moments and turn them into something truly special.