Land O’Frost, a third-generation, family-owned producer of pre-sliced deli meats and specialty protein products, announces two leadership appointments designed to strengthen commercial and operational alignment and enhance team collaboration to better serve the company's customers, partners and communities.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on its people, Land O’Frost believes that lasting success is achieved through a shared purpose and continuous improvement.

Saverio Spontella has been named chief commercial officer, expanding his remit to oversee the company’s marketing, sales, product development, innovation, category management, procurement and co-manufacturing functions. Since joining Land O’Frost in 2021, Spontella has helped evolve the company’s innovation and brand strategies while strengthening commercial execution and customer partnerships. With nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the food, beverage and wellness industries, he has consistently driven growth and profitability for national household brands.

Additionally, Derek Mackey has been appointed vice president of finance, signaling Land O’Frost’s continued investment in financial discipline, operational excellence and leadership development. Mackey brings more than 15 years of finance experience across the consumer-packaged goods industry, including key roles at Kellogg’s, Mars-Wrigley, Purpose Built Brands and most recently, 15Five, where he led finance, accounting and analytics functions. 

“These evolutions represent how we continue to evolve as One Team – a company of people who care deeply about one another and about the consumer and communities we serve,” said David Van Eekeren, president and chief executive officer at Land O’Frost. “Saverio and Derek bring exceptional expertise and vision that will help us continue innovating to provide families with wholesome, affordable, high-quality food, while ensuring we deliver on our purpose: To Make Every Day More Fulfilling Than the Last.”

Source: Land O'Frost