Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Evans Food Group and its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, founded in 1947 and acquired in 1985, Evans is a global leader of branded and private label pork rind snacks. The Company has a presence in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in 13 countries throughout Latin America and Asia.
Wind Point is partnering with Jose Luis Prado, who will join Evans as Chairman and CEO. Jose Luis has 30 years of experience in the global snacks industry with PepsiCo, most recently serving as President of Quaker Oats North America. During his tenure at PepsiCo, Prado was President and CEO of Grupo Gamesa-Quaker in Mexico. Before leading Grupo Gamesa-Quaker, Prado spearheaded sales, finance and general management assignments at PepsiCo in Latin America and Europe. Prado and Wind Point will work closely with Evans’ Co-Founder and Chairman, Alejandro Silva, who will serve on the Board of Directors.