Butterball has named Kerry Doughty as the company’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective May 5, 2014. As CEO, Doughty will be responsible for overseeing the company’s business strategy and operations, and will leverage more than 30 years of experience in the food industry.
“Butterball will benefit from Kerry’s leadership, vision and passion for customers and associates as he steps into his new role as president and CEO,” said Walter Pelletier, president of Maxwell Farms, which shares equal ownership of Butterball with Seaboard Corporation. “Butterball has a strong legacy of providing quality, great tasting products that families enjoy every day, and Kerry is committed to that tradition.”