V&V Supremo Foods, an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, creams and chorizo, announces the appointment of Dan O'Leary as its new chief executive officer.

O'Leary brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across general management, operations and brand marketing, with a proven record of driving profitable growth, building dynamic teams and leading business transformation across global corporations and family-owned enterprises.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dan to the V&V Supremo family," said Gilberto Villaseñor II, chief visionary officer for V&V Supremo Foods. "His deep expertise in brand building, operations, and innovation will help guide our next phase of growth while staying true to the values that have defined V&V Supremo for over 60 years: quality, authenticity, and community."

V&V Supremo Foods full portfolio. Photo courtesy of V&V Supreme Foods

Before joining V&V Supremo, O'Leary held leadership roles at Kraft Foods, Mizkan America and Tyson Foods. Most recently, O'Leary served as chief growth officer at Hostess Brands, where he led the company's growth strategy, innovation and brand development efforts. Upon its acquisition by the J.M. Smucker, O'Leary led the integration of Hostess into Smucker.

"I'm honored to join V&V Supremo, a company with such a rich heritage and strong commitment to excellence," said O'Leary. "I look forward to building on this legacy and continuing to share the brand's authentic flavors with more families and communities across the country."

O'Leary earned his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He currently serves on the board of directors for Unaka Corp., a family-owned enterprise, and Nourishing Hope, a nonprofit focused on food security.

Source: V&V Supremo Foods